Rock Bands With The Most Billboard Hits Of The '70s
The 1970s were the heyday of classic rock, when many bands released their most iconic albums. None achieved the chart success that these ones did though.
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5 Nearly Perfect Bruce Springsteen Songs That Belong On Every Classic Rock Fan's Playlist
Bruce Springsteen is one of the foremost poets of classic rock, crafting songs that speak to his complicated love for his country and its people.
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Happy Accidents That Brought These One-Hit Wonders Back To Life
The shelf-life of a one-hit wonder can vary dramatically, based on a variety of circumstances, and sometimes that means it can become a hit all over again.
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The No. 1 Song On August 3, 1979 Sounds Even More Funky Today
The Queen of Disco, Donna Summer, held the No. 1 spot on Billboard with this song on August 3, 1979. Nearly five decades later, the song is even more funky.
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Quote Of The Day By Stevie Wonder: 'There Should Be Nowhere That We Can't Go ...'
Stevie Wonder was a young musical prodigy who, after building an extraordinary legacy, has used his global influence to promote accessibility for all.
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5 Covers Of Bruce Springsteen Songs That Perfectly Capture The Angst Of The Originals
Bruce Springsteen's body of work has masterfully crossed many genres for decades and counting, so it's no surprise that so many have covered him.
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4 Best Bee Gees Songs That Prove They Were More Than A Disco Band
Think Bee Gees and you likely think disco, but from their early days as Beatles wannabes through their pre-disco experimentation, they had far more to offer.
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The Bruce Springsteen All-Time Classic That Was Never Even Released As A Single
One of Bruce Springsteen's most popular songs from "Born to Run" was never a single and never a hit song. Today, it's considered one of his best tracks.
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The Famed 1977 Classic Rock Drum Solo Steve Gadd Forgot He Even Recorded
Session musician Steve Gadd played drums on countless songs in 1977 alone, so he can be forgiven for forgetting an epic solo on one of soft rock's defining LPs.
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5 Iconic Guitars Every Classic Rock Fan Should Instantly Recognize
From the intimidating-looking Gibson EDS-1275 to the storied 1957 Fender Stratocaster, these guitars are just as iconic as the rock legends who've played them.
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5 Popular Love Songs From The '70s That Have Nothing To Do With Love
They're mixtape and wedding reception favorites, but these seemingly romantic '70s songs by the likes of Dolly Parton and Joe Cocker are not what they seem.
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The 5 Best Songs With Epic Drum Solos At The Beginning
When drum solos fall short, they become meandering, pointless bathroom breaks. With so much at stake, it becomes all the gutsier to put a drum solo out front.
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The No. 1 Song On August 2, 1978 Sounds Even More Sultry Today
The Rolling Stones are some of the architects of rock 'n' roll, but they dipped their toes into disco to create this sultry song that hit No. 1 in August 1978.
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Quote Of The Day By Brian May: 'Just Because You Did Good Stuff In The Past ...'
Being the lead guitarist of Queen made Brian May a legend, but he didn't rest on his laurels, finishing his doctorate and making plenty more great music.
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5 Nearly Perfect Paul Simon Songs That Should Be Required Listening For Younger Generations
Paul Simon's song output is vast, including folk-rock, lots of '70s hits, and world music. For the uninitiated, we recommend these five nearly perfect songs.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Summer 1975
In the summer of 1975, the Top 10 hits were mostly an interesting mix of country-tinged rock and disco from acts like the Bee Gees, John Denver, and the Eagles.
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The 5 Best Keyboard Solos In Rock History
Keyboardists are often the unsung heroes of rock, but these iconic songs from the Doors to the Beatles were lifted to greatness by expert work on the keys.
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The Bruce Springsteen Love Songs That Turned His Marriage Struggles Into Rock Classics
Bruce Springsteen's 1987 album "Tunnel of Love" included songs like "Brilliant Disguise," and "One Step Up," which were about his marriage struggles.
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5 Greatest Hits Vinyl Compilations Every Classic Rock Fan Should Already Own
Vinyl lovers should already own these five greatest hits compilations by Queen, the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles, and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
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In 1977, Bruce Springsteen Wrote This Song — 2 Years Later The Pointer Sisters Made It A Billboard Hit
Years before he broke into the Top 10 himself, Bruce Springsteen wrote a sultry tune that would take the Pointer Sisters to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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5 Vinyls Every Neil Young Diehard Should Already Own
Neil Young's output over six decades ranges from folk-country to raw rock to more experimental pursuits, but diehard fans should own these five albums.
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The No. 1 Song On August 1, 1977 Sounds Even More Sentimental Today
With a hand from the Bee Gees, this summertime No. 1 hit from 1977 revitalized the sole teen idol, and its desperate appeal to the heart still packs a punch.
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Quote Of The Day By Buddy Guy: 'If I Do Something To Make People Smile ...'
Buddy Guy overcame poverty and discrimination to become a blues legend, but he has long maintained that his music is a joyful salve to his listeners' woes.
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The No. 1 Beach Boys Song That Became A Hit Without Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson is known as a musical genius and is behind the Beach Boys' most popular songs; however, he was not involved with their last No. 1 hit. Here's why.
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4 Mysteries Every Classic Rock Fan Wants Solved
Who inspired "You're So Vain"? Who's the mystery figure on the cover of that legendary Beatles album? These are some of classic rock's most enduring mysteries.
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The No. 1 Song On July 31, 1976 Sounds Even More Heartbreaking Today
After struggling for years to crack the Top 40, the Manhattans took this soulful tearjerker all the way to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Quote Of The Day By Joe Strummer: 'When You Blame Yourself ...'
This quote from Clash frontman and punk legend Joe Strummer offers a surprising take on assigning blame and the importance of owning your mistakes.
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5 Love Songs Inspired By Greek Myths
On first blush, there might not seem to be much in common between a love song and Greek mythology, but a closer look reveals the connections.
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4 Songs You Didn't Know David Bowie Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
A singular force in music history, David Bowie's songwriting talent spilled over into the careers of artists such as Tina Turner, sometimes even rescuing them.
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The No. 1 Song On July 30, 1975 Sounds Even More Eerie Today
Over 50 since its release, this dance-inspired deviation continues to be a beloved staple in the Eagles' catalogue, and it sounds even more eerie today.
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