One Of The '70s Best Live Albums Turned An Overlooked Rock Band Into Superstars
After three disappointing albums and a grueling U.S. tour, an Illinois rock band turned to Japan, where their fortunes were abruptly and forever reversed.
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The 3 Best Girl Groups Of The '70s
Some of the best girl groups of the '70s include bands that rock and groups that sing to music that gets people on the dance floor. These are our favorites.
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The '70s Singer With One Of Yacht Rock's Most Beautiful Voices You Probably Don't Know
This Beverly Hills yacht rock artist's 1976 sophomore album "Hard Candy" is still winning over fans today, though you've probably never heard of him.
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1970 No. 1, Later Sampled By Busta Rhymes, Topped The Charts 56 Years Ago Today
All artists draw inspiration from their predecessors, and one song that became a smash in October of 1970 has been covered and sampled endlessly since.
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Quote Of The Day By Keith Richards: 'He Brought Joy To Us; The Feeling For A 15-Year-Old Guitar Player That...'
Keith Richards was a trailblazer with the Rolling Stones, but he never forgot his roots, so when Chuck Berry died, he had some heartfelt words of praise.
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The 5 Best One-Hit Wonders Of Psychedelic Rock
From Ted Nugent's first forays into the genre to Iron Butterfly's epic, these are the best psychedelic rock songs that gave their bands their sole success.
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Star Trek's Patrick Stewart Once Narrated A Prog Rock Concept Album
Sir Patrick Stewart may be best known for his roles on "Star Trek" and "Marvel" films, but he also narrated Rick Wakeman's 1999 prog rock concept album.
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Born 87 Years Ago Today In Illinois, This Rock Icon Became A Mom At The Height Of Her Fame
It's been 87 years since the birth of the psychedelic rock legend who fronted Jefferson Airplane. Here's how she sustained her career after becoming a mom.
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5 Albums From The '80s Every Heavy Metal Diehard Should Own
The 1980s was the decade that heavy metal became a force to be reckoned with, so diehards should own these '80s albums by Slayer, Metallica, and these others.
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1969 No. 1, Featuring A Backup Singer From The Grateful Dead, Hit The Top 57 Years Ago Today
In 1969, a music legend scored his last No 1. hit with this cover song, and he was backed up by another successful singer from the Grateful Dead.
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Quote Of The Day By John Lennon: 'Nothing Really Affected Me Until I Heard Elvis. If There Hadn't Been An...'
The trajectory of John Lennon's life, and of rock 'n' roll music in general, was permanently altered the day he discovered Elvis Presley.
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The Greatest Storytellers Of Folk Rock, Ranked
The greatest storytellers of folk rock include Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, and Richard Thompson. Here's a look at how their lyrics rank by comparison.
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5 Rock Stars You Didn't Know Got Their Start In Punk Bands
You may know these rock stars for soaring power ballads or new wave earworms, but they all began their music careers in the fast-paced, roiling punk scene.
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One Of Led Zeppelin's Most Underrated Songs Came Together Almost By Accident
After getting stuck on a song for their fourth album, Led Zeppelin's John Bonham hit the drums and rattled off a beat that spawned this underrated gem.
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This Founding Byrds Member's '70s Album Flopped Before Becoming A Cult Classic
This talented musician wrote some of the Byrds' biggest hits, but when he went solo, the lack of interest in one of his artistic endeavors was a crushing blow.
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5 Songs That Prove 1966 Was The Best Year Of The Yardbirds' Career
With Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page on board, the Yardbirds hit their peak in 1966, a watershed year for British music when the band were at the cutting edge.
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The 5 Catchiest Songs In Yacht Rock History
Sun-soaked melodies and irresistible earworms; these five yacht rock classics feature some of the catchiest hooks in the history of the genre.
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The Best Album Cover From Every Year Of The '60s
The music in the '60s evolved immensely, and with it, album cover art. Here's a look at stand-out album covers from each year from 1960 to 1969.
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The 5 Best One-Album Duos Of All Time
Occasionally, a pair of musicians will join and create magic. Even more rarely will a duo pop out one fantastic album, never to release a record together again.
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1967 No. 1, Featuring Arrangement From Led Zeppelin's Future Bassist, Topped The Charts 59 Years Ago Today
A chart-topping hit from the late 60s came off of the soundtrack of one of the biggest movies of the year, but the song's genesis was a bit more complex.
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Quote Of The Day By Lady Gaga: 'I Go From Everyone Touching Me All Day And Talking At Me All Day To ...'
She's adored by millions, but a tearful admission from pop superstar Lady Gaga reveals the steep price many celebrities pay for their success.
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The British Rock Band That Helped Invent Heavy Metal Before Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath may be considered by many as the first heavy metal band, but another group actually inspired Ozzy and the rest years before they hit it big.
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One Of Rock's Most Unexpected Duets Became A Christmas Staple
Christmas tunes have nearly endless staying power, and one surprising superstar collaboration for a television special has become a holiday standard.
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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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The 5 Best One-Hit Wonders Of Country Rock
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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Born 90 Years Ago In North Carolina, He Played On Three Bob Dylan Albums Before Becoming A Star
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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5 Classic Rock Songs That Belong On Every Water Aerobics Playlist
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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