Rod Stewart and Elton John's fame may have come about due to their early association with Long John Baldry — which also may have helped set up their rivalry.
Read MoreIn the 1980s, hair bands ruled supreme, but they were largely forgotten. We think bands like Vixen, Hanoi Rocks, and Whitesnake deserve a comeback.
Read MoreRock 'n' roll will never die, and to prove it, subgenres like prog rock, shoegaze, garage rock, and these others that faded from the mainstream have come back.
Read MoreIf you're new to the guitar but want to play some fun rock songs, look no further. Here are 10 easy songs from Nirvana, U2, Weezer, Green Day, and more.
Read MoreThe Beach Boys' complex close harmonies and songs about fun in the sun shot them to the top of the charts, and they eventually rewrote the book of pop.
Read MoreAfter their late-'60s heyday, it wasn't until 1987 that the work of Tommy James and the Shondells would again find itself at the top of the charts, and twice.
Read MoreBoomers may have been tongue-tied when facing their first crush decades ago, but all they had to do was turn to these classic Bee Gees songs for inspiration.
Read MoreIf any decade is cover-worthy, it'd be the '70s, with artists like Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, and Queen all releasing classic after classic.
Read MoreFor younger generations looking into the legendary Bob Dylan catalogue, songs like "Desolation Row" and "Girl From the North Country" should be explored.
Read MoreThese songs were overshadowed, underappreciated, or altogether forgotten before they were revived by shows like "The Simpsons" and "Saturday Night Live."
Read MoreDespite singing alongside legends such as Diana Ross and inspiring Rolling Stones hits, these backup singers were able to quietly step away from the limelight.
Read MoreTo become a good guitar player, obviously, you need plenty of practice. Here's a look at what the 10,000 hour rule is and how it could apply to guitar.
Read MoreBuilding on his '70s foray into country music, John Denver teamed up with a darling of the genre in 1983 with a song he wrote overnight with her voice in mind.
Read MoreThere's nothing like a hard rock cover of a classic song, and artists like Rammstein and Alien Ant Farm breathed new life into these already great songs.
Read MoreWhen recording the legendary 1977 Fleetwood Mac album "Rumours," Stevie Nicks soured on a last-minute substitution, but was given a bleak choice if she refused.
Read MoreSo while we can't deny the allure of "Paint It, Black" and "Gimme Shelter," these tunes don't give a proper picture of the Rolling Stones' library of music.
Read MoreThe 1980s were the golden age of the duet, as evidenced by "Islands in the Stream," "Close My Eyes Forever," and the other songs on this list.
Read MoreFrom Elton John to Cher, a number of the most acclaimed and best-selling singers in history cut their teeth by accompanying more tenured performers.
Read MoreGlen Frye was inspired by Joni Mitchell's guitar playing in 1974 when he wrote the melody for the Eagles' first No. 1 hit song. Here's how it came together.
Read MoreImitation is perhaps the sincerest form of flattery, and these '60s hits were covered repeatedly over decades by legends such as David Bowie and Elvis Presley.
Read MoreThere's something about a stellar backup singer's performance that becomes an art unto itself — and some of the artists we highlight are unexpected treasures.
Read MoreA song written a century ago in the roaring '20s was Elvis Presley's biggest hit in 1960, a year in which he had the No. 1 song three times.
Read MoreFor the centerpiece for her latest album, Sheryl Crow turned to one of Peter Gabriel's most intensely personal and introspective songs.
Read MoreIf you're just now discovering the Bee Gees, here are five must-listen songs, including "Trafalgar" and "You Win Again," to get you up to speed.
Read MoreIf you are a beginner at guitar, you may wonder whether acoustic or electric is better to learn on. Taking all things into account, here's what we recommend.
Read MoreReplacing a frontman is always risky, and plenty of '70s bands almost met their doom when, for whatever reason, they decided to take the gamble.
Read MoreFrom singers who revived a stagnating group to replacement drummers who hit harder than anyone before, these musicians transformed the bands they joined.
Read MoreJoni Mitchell's quiet song about a historical event that she couldn't attend turned into a rock hit for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young in 1970.
Read MoreThese sweet, sincere classics from the Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, Sonny & Cher, and more will stir memories of puppy love in music fans of a certain age.
Read MoreA mid-2010s heavy metal act and a 1964 Simon & Garfunkel classic might not seem like a perfect fit, but this 2015 cover won hard-rocking fans over nonetheless.
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