This music icon was born 86 years ago today in England. He started out as an art school student, but his band, the Beatles, would change rock 'n' roll.
Read MoreFrom Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young to Stevie Wonder and more, let's look back at five 1970 albums that rocked the charts with multiple hit singles.
Read MoreThis artist's music defies genre, but she went from being raised on a farm to making history in the U.K. for her artistry. She was born 57 years ago today.
Read MoreThis song had barely been released when an NFL team jumped on it as a way to tout its prowess on the field, fire up its fans, and taunt its opponents.
Read MoreChris Cornell said that when he wasn't on stage singing, he was somewhat of a recluse, and he was grateful to have that connection with his audience.
Read MoreBarry Gibb of the Bee Gees wrote a song in 1986 that brought him a lot of joy, but it was kept on ice for decades. Here's what happened with the track.
Read MoreBubblegum pop perfectly captured the sunny sound of the late ’60s and early ’70s. These four one-hit wonders still hold up so many decades later.
Read MoreThese hits from such duos as Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood and Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong are the very best of the golden oldies era.
Read MoreSome of the best folk rock supergroups of the '60s gave us songs that still grace the airwaves today, including Crosby, Stills & Nash and Blind Faith.
Read MoreIn July 1965, two former college classmates ran into each other on Venice Beach. And thanks to that chance meeting, the band the Doors was born.
Read MorePaul McCartney and Stevie Wonder famously joined forces on this No. 1 duet in 1982, though its message of racial harmony drew some criticism.
Read MoreThese ’60s girl groups lit up the charts with songs that still put boomers in a great mood. Let's revisit some sweet melodies that make it hard not to smile.
Read MoreThese rock drummers are not only legendary for their contributions to the genre, but for more or less learning how to play the instrument on their own.
Read MoreOne of Michael Jackson's first big hits reached No. 1 47 years ago in 1979. In 2018, the dance-floor favorite was repurposed for a Capital One commercial.
Read MoreIn 1971, after the release of "What's Going On," Marvin Gaye said in an interview, "... I've got a real love thing going on." Here's what he meant by that.
Read MoreThe supergroup may seem like an increasingly rare species of artist these days, but the '80s were something of a golden age for them, as these songs show.
Read MoreSome albums were so unforgettable and iconic that they turned the venues where they were recorded into landmarks of music history. Here are five worth knowing.
Read MoreWith more than 50 hits over two decades with Motown, Marvin Gaye finally left the label in the early 80s. Here's what caused the rift and what he did after.
Read MoreFrom a pioneer of slap style to an industry heavyweight who backed James Brown, we've chosen those master bassists whose solos lifted funk music the highest.
Read MoreUnearthed concert recordings are a fun surprise, and these live concerts from the Rolling Stones, Linda Ronstadt, Prince and these others are some of the best.
Read MoreSome of rock's most iconic pianists were largely self taught. Here are the artists that helped shape history with their distinctive instrumental styles.
Read MoreWhen largely studio-based bubblegum acts took off in the late '60s, they could be hit machines, as was the case for this long-forgotten candy-themed group.
Read MoreCountry and rock have crossed paths in several unforgettable duets. Here are our favorite five songs with two powerful artists sharing the mic.
Read MoreThis roots rocker from Indiana had dozens of hits in the '80s, including "Hurts So Good," "Small Town," and "Pink Houses." He was born 75 years ago today.
Read MoreIn the 1970s, Tony Burrows was the power behind the throne for several whimsical hits, and was again consigned to the studio for this bubblegum group.
Read MoreIn the mid-80s, a six-piece Michigan group released an infectiously funky song about romantic jealousy, which was helped to No. 1 by a similarity to Prince.
Read MoreAs a member of the Beatles, George Harrison had a very different perspective when it came to the Beatlemania that swept the world in the 1960s.
Read MoreThe saxophone definitely isn't an easy instrument to master without formal training. These musicians found their own way around the horn and into rock history.
Read MoreLove was definitely in the air in the '70s. These five romantic duets capture the magic of love through vocal chemistry that tugs at the heart strings.
Read MoreEven a beginner electric guitar player has an idea of their preferred sound, so we've gathered an affordable list of pedal and amp combos to get you there.
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