Not Johnny Cash, Not Hank Williams: The Singer That Gave Country Music Its First Million-Seller
Plenty of country music stars have sold more than a million records, but the first singer to cross that threshold is almost an unknown today.
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The '70s Rock Band That Time Forgot Gave Us One Of The Era's Catchiest Hits
You'll likely not remember their name, but with Alan Parsons behind the scenes, this British act created a smash hit that you'll definitely recognize.
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While country rock may have been dominated by a few acts in the '70s, other artists such as Nick Lowe charted well with the genre, only to fade away soon after.
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5 Classic Singles That Define Todd Rundgren's Career
Todd Rundgren once thought he'd spend his career behind a mixing desk, but instead created a rich catalog over the decades, as exemplified by these five songs.
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A musician you may know more as a fiddler played on three Bob Dylan albums on bass and guitar before forming his legendary band.
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These tracks, including the Rolling Stones' "Start Me Up" and AC/DC's "Thunderstruck," are guaranteed to get you through your next water aerobics workout.
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5 Classic Singles That Define The Monkees
Despite leaning on the songwriting talents of other artists such as Neil Diamond and Carole King, these songs became forever known as the Monkees' finest hits.
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1966 Garage Band No. 1, Later Covered By Aretha Franklin, Hit The Top 60 Years Ago Today
It's incredibly rare that a band goes from their garage to the top of the charts, but this unique group hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with this bop.
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Dolly Parton was infinitely quotable, but in our quote of the day, her message truly speaks to the kind of person she was and how she wanted to be remembered.
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Psychedelic rock albums often come with mind-bending covers, and the artwork for these records is almost as unforgettable as the music itself.
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The '70s Rock Band That Time Forgot Helped Define The Sound Of Power Pop
Sometimes the most influential bands of a burgeoning genre wind up forgotten, which is just what happened to these trailblazers in power pop.
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1960 saw some major changes in the music industry, and some legendary albums released in that year had a multitude of Billboard hits that burned up the charts.
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The 5 Best Whistling Moments In Rock History
These five songs don't just prove that whistling works in rock; that breath of air through the artists' lips is arguably what made these tracks so iconic.
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The Greatest Keyboard Solos Of The '70s
The 1970s was a revolutionary time for keyboard instruments, and a lot of musicians took advantage and showed off their considerable skills in solos.
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The Monkees had quite a run of successes despite their short tenure together, and their five best albums are far better than what you'd expect for a TV band.
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Born 68 Years Ago Today In England, This Frontman Helped Define The Sound Of '80s Pop Rock
This charismatic frontman and his English new wave band helped lead the Second British Invasion, which took over MTV and the pop charts in the 1980s.
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'90s Musicians We Completely Forgot About
These musicians and bands were on top of the world -- and the charts -- in the 1990s, but many of them have faded into obscurity since that storied decade.
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5 Proto-Punk Classics Every Rock Fan Should Know
Punk revolutionized the music scene, but there were quite a few forebears who had to branch out into new sounds and set the stage for the burgeoning genre.
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Iconic Debut Albums Every Boomer Remembers Hearing For The First Time
Although a band's first album may not be their best, it can be an introduction to an entirely new sound for many listeners, like these records were for boomers.
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1965 No. 1, Originally Titled Scrambled Eggs, Topped The Charts 61 Years Ago Today
The genesis of some No. 1 songs can be strange and unexpected, and one 1965 smash hit from a legendary band came to a band member in a dream.
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Quote Of The Day By Art Garfunkel: 'Life Is A Surprise. I Don't Know What Happens Next Month. I Don't Know...'
Art Garfunkel's life has taken some unpredictable turns, and he's learned to embrace the idea that you can never really know what tomorrow will bring.
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Whether they were already mainstays or newcomers when they did it, these rock acts all gave us two consecutive albums that were each absolute perfection.
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The most expensive albums ever recorded are true rarities that have sold for more money than most modern vehicles, with a Wu Tang album topping the list.
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10 Folk Rock Songs Perfect For Beginner Guitar Players
Learning a new instrument is a difficult task, so make it fun by learning easy, enjoyable songs. These 10 folk songs are great options.
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There's so much potential for disaster when working that closely together for so long, but some duos weather problems and remain active for dozens of years.
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The '80s were a great time for live albums, as it was a time when musicians put their all into creating something better than what they made in the studio.
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5 Yacht Rock Songs That Belong On Every Wedding Playlist
From Bobby Caldwell's relaxing melodies to a Toto tune that'll get the whole reception singing, these yacht rock songs will lift spirits at any wedding.
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Supergroups seem to have all the necessary ingredients for success, but sometimes they peak and flame out even faster than a typical pop band.
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Born 75 Years Ago Today In Ohio, He Was The Bass Behind Parliament-Funkadelic's Signature Sound
After leaving James Brown's backing band, this legendary bass player helped shape the sound of George Clinton's genre-defining P-Funk collective.
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It's important for musicians to make the right first impression, and these famous and successful debut albums surprisingly weren't written by the artists.
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