Musicians Who Became Just As Famous As Their Rock Star Parents
Being the child of, say, a Beatle or the greatest rock 'n' roll drummer might seem daunting for an aspiring musician, but these artists amply proved themselves.
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This 1976 Song By Barry Manilow Is His Most Personal — And You Probably Missed It
It barely made a dent in the charts, but it's one of the most heartfelt songs Manilow has ever recorded, and it continues to resonate with his fans.
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5 Rock Songs From 1960 That Sound Even Cooler Today
1960 was a long time ago, yet artists like Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, and Bo Diddley released songs that year that sound even cooler now than way back then.
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Why Carly Simon And James Taylor's Beloved 1974 Duet Mockingbird Is More Meaningful Than You Realize
Carly Simon and James Taylor's 1974 hit duet, "Mockingbird" was recorded during a meaningful time in the formerly-married couple's lives. Here's why.
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Rock Bands That Booted Their Managers Once They Became Mega-Successful
The business end of rock 'n' roll can be cutthroat, which is why, time and again, band managers have been canned once their musical acts climbed the summit.
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5 Hit Kenny Rogers Songs That Made Him The King Of Soft Rock For Boomers
From a duet with Dolly Parton to a Bob Seger cover, these Kenny Rogers songs define his transition from country music to boomers' favorite soft rock star.
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5 Classic Rock Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First Kiss
Fleetwood Mac's "Sentimental Lady" and the Crystals' "Then He Kissed Me" are time capsules that take boomers back to their first romance.
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5 Flop Soft Rock Songs That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
In the '70s and '80s, soft rock was mostly reviled by the youth, but today's younger generation has embraced these five soft rock songs once considered flops.
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Music Icons Whose Debut Album Flopped Hard
Billy Joel, Elton John, and the other artists on this list weren't always superstars -- in fact, their debut albums crashed and burned.
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5 Classic Rock Biopics Every True Fan Should Watch At Least Once
These five rock biopics looking at the lives of musicians like Bob Dylan, Elton John, Brian Wilson, and others, should be seen at least once by true fans.
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Hit Songs Rock Icons Refuse To Play Live
Artists like Pat Benatar, Depeche Mode, and Eric Clapton refuse to play certain songs. Here's a look at why they, and others, cut these songs from their shows.
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5 Songs That Prove 1971 Was The Best Year For Classic Rock By Far
Sitting at the confluence of the '60s and '70s, 1971 was truly the best year that classic rock had to offer, including Led Zeppelin's finest ever song.
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5 Flop Arena Rock Songs That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
These 5 arena rock songs from bands like Journey and Foreigner were kind of flops when released, but today they've earned the respect of younger generations.
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James Taylor's Only No. 1 Hit Is A 1971 Cover With A Whole Lot Of Heart
In 1971, a collaboration with a close friend and esteemed songwriter gave James Taylor the chance to reach No. 1, and that bond continued for decades.
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Albums That Serve As A Musician's Heartbreaking Final Goodbye
Art imitates life, and when these famed musicians saw their last days approaching, they poured their remaining energy into these heart-wrenching final albums.
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5 Hit James Taylor Songs That Crown Him As The Ultimate King Of Comfort
James Taylor's music is typically pretty soothing, and hits like "Handyman" and "Your Smiling Face" prove he's the ultimate king of comfort music.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1977 Was The Decade's Best Year For Soft Rock
These soft rock hits from 1977 all have easy-going arrangements, gently rocking beats, and smooth vocals that glide into your ears like warm honey.
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These Rock Icons Were Once Banned From Entire Countries
While most of us lack the power to silence musicians, some civil servants and politicos do have the power to block rock stars from visiting a given country.
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Classic Rock Bands That Launched The Most Successful Solo Careers
Going solo is the dream of many a rock band member, but some were lucky enough to get their start in one of these legendary multi-superstar incubators.
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The Best Slow Songs Of The '60s Are Simply Timeless
From heartfelt yearning to earnest messages of hope, these simple yet powerful '60s songs still reach across the decades to grab our hearts and minds.
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5 No. 1 Songs From 1995 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Year For Music
The 1990s certainly represented a landmark time for music -- and 1995, in particular, was a standout year, highlighted by hits from Michael Jackson and others.
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5 Rock Songs From 1961 That Sound Even Cooler Today
In 1961, rock 'n' roll was still in its infancy, but songs from artists like Jerry Lee Lewis, Dick and Dee Dee, and Ann-Margret sound even cooler now.
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'80s Rock Icons Who Walked Away From Their Careers
As one of rock's biggest, loudest, and most experimental decades and the start of the music video era, the '80s saw many musicians hit big before disappearing.
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Classic Rock Hits Every Boomer Needs On Their Anniversary Playlist
A boomer anniversary is a big deal, so from the Beach Boys to Van Halen, we're here with the essential classic rock hits to stoke those long-burning fires.
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The Worst Band Poaches In Rock History
Stealing a musician away from another band is a cardinal sin of rock, as Ozzy Osbourne, David Bowie, and Dave Grohl all learned the hard way.
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5 Iggy Pop Songs That Transformed Rock's DNA
Since emerging in the late 1960s as frontman for Detroit rock band The Stooges, Iggy Pop, nicknamed the "Godfather of Punk," has been a driving force in rock.
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The Most Explosive Sibling Rivalries In Rock History
Sibling rivalries happen, but the contention between brothers in bands like Oasis, the Everly Brothers, and the Jesus and Mary Chain have been explosive.
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5 Songs From 1967 That Define Rock History
Some songs from the tumultuous year of 1967, from psychedelic to progressive rock to avant-garde, still feel vital because they forged today.
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5 Barry Manilow Flop Songs We're Not Embarrassed To Love
True, you don't get a lot of cool points for liking Barry Manilow, but the guy could write a song, and we're not embarrassed to love these five Manilow flops.
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The 5 Most Important Classic Rock Songs For Boomers
Boomers came of age from the earliest days of rock through two decades of iconic music. Here are the most important classic rock songs of their generation.
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