5 Nearly Perfect Joni Mitchell Songs That Deserve A New Generation Of Fans
The influence of Joni Mitchell's music continues to be felt many decades later, and for those newer listeners who may not know so, these songs may awaken them.
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5 Power Ballads That Brought Fading Music Careers Back To Life
Bands like Cheap Trick, Heart, and Chicago had a lot of success only to have it dry up at a certain point. These power ballads put them back on the map.
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21 Years After The Mamas And The Papas Released This Classic, The Beach Boys Gave It A Second Life
You've almost certainly heard this 1965 classic by the Mamas and the Papas, but you may not have heard the 1986 cover by California's own, the Beach Boys.
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Out Of Kenny Rogers' 39 Studio Albums, These 5 Are So Underrated
Unlike seminal works like "The Gambler" and "Kenny," a lot of Kenny Rogers' earlier, later, and more experimental albums are very underrated.
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At Just 24, Van Morrison Wrote A Nearly Perfect Song That's Still A Wedding Staple Decades Later
Van Morrison had a string of hits in his 20s that have lived on to become classics, including this wedding staple that he wrote at 24 years old.
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The 5 Most Unexpected Rock Collabs Of The '70s & '80s
Remember when the Sex Pistols teamed up with a notorious escaped convict, and Mick Jagger sang backup on a song he (might have) thought was about him?
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5 Nearly Perfect Kenny Rogers Songs That Deserve A New Generation Of Fans
Kenny Rogers was everywhere in the late 70s and 80s. He has many great songs, but these five are nearly perfect and a younger fans should know about them.
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One Of Rock's Most Famous One-Hit Wonders Has No Known Author
You may know Ram Jam's version of this song, a one-hit wonder. You may also know that Lead Belly recorded it too, but no one knows who actually wrote it.
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4 Classic Rock Songs Born From Real Romances Gone Wrong
Creating music from real-life events can make a good song great, and for classic rock legends such as Lindsey Buckingham, a broken heart made the best muse.
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Bands Who Lost Members To Everyday Family Life
Rock star life is cool and all, but musicians like Peter Gabriel and Korn's Brian Welch left their successful bands to spend more time with their families.
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5 Top 10 Hits Written By Someone Other Than The Artist Who Made Them Famous
From stars like Christina Aguilera to Madonna, some artists have scored Billboard Top 10 hits that were actually written by someone else.
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At Just 17, Carole King Wrote A Nearly Perfect Song That Artists Jump To Cover
Sixty-five years after it became her first No. 1 hit as a songwriter, artists are still covering Carole King's unforgettable classic.
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5 Songs You Didn't Know Bruce Springsteen Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
Bruce Springsteen is a rock 'n' roll legend. Not just as a performer but as a songwriter, creating songs for himself and other famous musicians.
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The 5 Best Rock Albums Of 1976
In 1976, plenty of great rock albums came out, but we think these five by Aerosmith, Boston, the Ramones, David Bowie, and the Eagles were among the best.
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5 Nearly Perfect John Denver Songs Time Shouldn't Forget
John Denver immortalized himself with a rich tapestry of songs, and we've picked those that celebrate his talents to near-perfection, both hits and deep cuts.
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4 Songs You Didn't Know Sheryl Crow Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
In the '90s and early oughts, Sheryl Crow wrote songs that were recorded by Stevie Nicks, Celine Dion, Tina Turner, and Wynonna Judd. You may recognize them.
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The 5 Most-Covered Songs Kenny Rogers Ever Recorded
Kenny Rogers rose from the '60s and '70s as a defining voice of the era, and judging by how often these songs were covered, was suited for almost any genre.
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Can Sudden Temperature Changes Damage Your Guitar — Even If It's In A Case?
The temperature and humidity levels of the space where your guitar is kept affect its longevity. A case can help protect it during sudden temperature changes.
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Classic Rock Songs You Probably Didn't Know Were Inspired By Real Events
From historic floods to devastating fires and even a circus poster, these classic rock songs were surprisingly not just figments of the artists' imagination.
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In 1977 Bruce Springsteen Gave This Unfinished Song To Patti Smith — And It Became Her Signature Hit
Patti Smith is a member of the Rock Hall of Fame, yet she only had one hit. It was an unfinished song by Bruce Springsteen that Smith finished and recorded.
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The No. 1 Song On July 8, 1965 Sounds So Much Cooler Today
Some songs not only stand the test of time, they manage to be even cooler decades after their release, like this 1965 No. 1 hit from the Rolling Stones.
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What Is The Forbidden Chord On A Guitar?
The "forbidden chord," popular in heavy metal, is full of dissonance and creates a sense of doom or unease. Here's a look at the ominous chord.
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5 Classic Albums That Define Soft Rock
Call it easy listening, yacht rock, or pop rock — soft rock has been the soundtrack to so many summers since first emerging in the mid-'60s.
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10 Vinyl Records Every Folk Rock Fan Should Already Own
There are some folk rock records that represent some of the best, most agreed-upon, most landmark, and often-cited albums of the genre.
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5 Beatles Hits Paul McCartney Has Never Played Since Going Solo
Paul McCartney often breaks out Beatles standards in his live shows, but so far he has avoided such obvious choices as "She Loves You" and "Ticket to Ride."
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5 Songs You Didn't Know Jimmy Buffett Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
Jimmy Buffett created a niche style for himself, but he also wrote songs for other famous artists, including Blake Shelton, James Taylor, and Caroline Jones.
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The Best-Charting Rock Single Of 1980 Sounds Even Cooler Today
In 1980, a Blondie song stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for longer than any other rock song, and today, the synth-laden song sounds even cooler.
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Sheryl Crow's Best-Charting Single Was A Last-Minute Addition That Saved A Flopping Album
In 1994, after three lackluster singles, Sheryl Crow's first album release was in trouble. But along came this poem-inspired song, which became a smash hit.
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The 5 Best Drum Solos In Rock History
The mighty drum solo is the stuff of legends, and iconic drummers like John Bonham, Neil Peart, and Keith Moon are behind some of the best in rock history.
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In 1985, The Bee Gees Gave This Song To Diana Ross — And It Topped Charts Around The World
After disco waned, the Bee Gees turned to songwriting in the '80s, and one song they gave to Diana Ross may have bombed in the U.S., but was a global smash hit.
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