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David Bowie left behind nearly 30 studio albums, not to mention assorted rarities and special editions. Here are the cornerstones of any Bowie vinyl collection.
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5 John Bonham Drum Solos That Deserve A Place In Rock History
Picking five John Bonham drum solos is trickier than it sounds because it is largely the same piece ("Moby Dick") performed time and time again.
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Country star Emmylou Harris broke out in 1975 with a series of acclaimed covers, including one duet that was originally written by the Louvin Brothers.
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One Of Neil Peart's Most Beloved Drum Solos Was Made Up On The Spot
If any drummer could improvise his way out of a momentary rut, it was Neil Peart, which is exactly what he did in a solo from one of Rush's best-known songs.
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To truly understand the history of classic rock, you've got to learn about some of the key guitarists who shaped everything else that came after.
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The 5 Best Bee Gees Songs For Dancing
The Bee Gees are largely remembered for their contribution to the disco era, and some of those songs are still among the best in their catalog to dance to.
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The 5 Longest Guitar Solos In Rock History
Rock history is packed with killer guitar solos, many of which are famed for their length, so we found the absolute longest of the longest.
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5 Folk Rock Hits That Prove Acoustic Guitars Can Still Rock A Stadium
From the foot-stomping music of Mumford & Sons to the honest, timeless power of Tracy Chapman, folk rock can excite a crowd even when it doesn't go electric.
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This passionate bop reigned supreme at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on August 24, 1960, spending a total of five weeks at No. 1.
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Cyndi Lauper has never let anyone put her in a box, and her classic hits such as "Time After Time" are a result of her refusal to bend to anyone else's will.
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Not The Yardbirds, Not Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page's Supergroup That Time Forgot
In the mid '80s, Jimmy Page teamed up with Paul Rodgers and others to form a supergroup that, after two albums and a tepid reception, simply fizzled out.
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5 Classic Rock Bands Who Went Mainstream With A Pop Hit
We break down how five classic rock bands surprised their fans by embracing pop. These mainstream hits then became defining moments in their careers.
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5 Folk Rock Deep Cuts Every '70s Diehard Should Know
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While some careers are built off of a steady buildup of successful tunes, others launch into the stratosphere with just a single hit.
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The 6 Best Harmonica Solos In Rock History
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The Top 10 Hits That Dominated 1970
In 1970, some of the acts that dominated the '60s were still pushing out quality tunes, while new and emerging artists helped define the following decade.
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5 History-Making Pianists Every Classic Rock Fan Should Already Know
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The No. 1 Song On August 23, 1999 Sounds Even Catchier Today
On August 23, 1999, Christina Aguilera had her first No. 1 hit with this wishful song that stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks.
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Daryl Hall has had great success both with Hall & Oates and as a solo artist, yet he's faced plenty of scrutiny from the media over his long career.
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Vinyl covers range from works of art to sparse visuals to the controversial, but these five rock album covers include details you may have never noticed.
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The Top 5 One-Hit Wonders Of The '70s As Decided By The Charts
The '70s were full of one-hit wonders, but Billboard charts put these songs, including "In the Summertime" and "The Lord's Prayer," at the head of the pack.
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The Greatest Self-Taught Guitarists In Rock History
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5 Dolly Parton Songs That Became Bigger Than Country Music
If you can turn down Elvis Presley covering your music, you've got something special, and Dolly Parton's songs have found their way into multiple genres.
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These 5 Window-Rattling Screams In Classic Rock Are Even Cooler Today
From the howl of Axl Rose to Jim Morrison’s angst-filled wail, we've curated classic rock's most bone-shaking screams that still stun listeners today.
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Del Shannon, Connie Francis, and these other artists have largely faded from memory, but they were astonishingly popular in the 1960s.
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In the summer of 1998, two major R&B stars took false rumors of a feud and turned them into chart-topping rocket fuel, creating a hit for the ages.
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In 1993, Paul McCartney teamed up with Martin Glover, aka Youth, to produce one of his lesser-known projects, a synth-heavy yet impressive studio band.
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