Some "SNL" skits become cultural touchstones, including the one that brought Blue Öyster Cult's 1975 hit back to life with its emphasis on "more cowbell."
Read MoreBob Dylan's lyrics are generally easy to understand, and his songs are singable and easy to follow, which makes them perfect for beginner guitar players.
Read MoreThis classic '70s sibling act took a failed romantic Burt Bacharach song and turned it into their big breakout hit, hitting No. 1 in the summer of 1970.
Read MoreJoan Baez has long participated in public protests and expressed opposition to war and support for social causes, characterizing her attitude as "realism."
Read MoreEven the freshest of beginners will notice the improvements of versatility, convenience, and overall quality of life that these guitar essentials offer.
Read MoreA song about the trajectory of humankind from one-hit-wonders Zager and Evans hit No. 1 on July 24, 1969, and today, it seems even more prophetic.
Read MoreFrom a young age, legendary singer-songwriter Carole King boldly seized opportunities, and she has kept that drive through her stellar decades-long career.
Read MoreIt wasn't enough that Neil Young was toppled from the No. 1 spot by this 1972 Top 10 hit, his fans and even his own dad incorrectly thought it was his song.
Read MoreJust short of his 30th birthday, a kid who grew up under the racist apartheid regime had reached the top of the charts in America.
Read MoreAs a singer for the Stooges and over the decades-long solo career that followed, Iggy Pop gained a reputation for raucous performances and in-your-face lyrics.
Read MorePaul Simon, like many songwriters, shared some of his songs so other artists could over them. Here are three famous musicians who had hits with his songs.
Read MoreThis song by the Association hit No. 1 on July 22,1 967. Written in about 20 minutes by Ruthannn Friedman, today it's sounds even groovier.
Read MorePossessing an insatiable love for the blues and music, Robert Plant's voice found its kin when Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones saw him sing.
Read MoreHeartland rock has a strong core made from a respect for the common human experience and the power people have to uplift each other.
Read MoreSo, you've decided to learn the bass guitar? Our two beginner picks come with different sounds to suit most genres, but building those calluses is all on you.
Read MoreThe British Invasion was more than just the Fab Four. Several other bands from across the pond once rivaled the popularity of the Beatles in the U.S.
Read More"All I Wanna Do" is Sheryl Crow's biggest hit to date, but the song she's most proud of is a 1998 track that barely cracked the Top 20.
Read MoreThe classic Bee Gees songs from their "Saturday Night Fever" heyday will never die. But these forgotten gems from the '60s to the '80s are also worth a listen.
Read MorePaul McCartney has been writing songs for much longer than he was in the Beatles. Here are five of our favorites that younger generations should hear.
Read MoreAn early smash hit for a young Midwestern garage rock band, this bawdy July 1966 No. 1 marked the start of an initial chart run in the '60s for the group.
Read MoreRock star and tireless champion of the downtrodden Pat Benatar once spoke of her motivations, and her simple advice is worth us all taking heed of in our lives.
Read MoreThe ancient Greeks knew how to tell a good story, and it was to their myths that rock artists such as Led Zeppelin and Toto turned to inspire these songs.
Read MoreGlenn Frey simply loved to collaborate. Across his multi-decade career, he worked with solo artists to help them find their voice and their sound.
Read MoreYou probably know Prince wrote the Bangles' "Manic Monday," but did you know he also wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Celine Dion, and Martika?
Read MoreSome of the wildest on-stage rock moments have been so memorable that they're still talked about years or even decades after the fact.
Read MoreIn the '70s, Elton John seemed unable to make a bad song, but his producer had to carry this song over the finish line, and it later became a No. 1 duet.
Read MoreThe year 1969 was one of wild mood swings, so it shouldn't be surprising that 1969 provided the best high school hits of the tumultuous '60s, if not all times.
Read MoreTelling the tale of a local tough who met his match, this punchy rock 'n' roll gem from 1973 topped the chart in mid-July, and was the artist's first No. 1 hit.
Read MoreTo say David Bowie's career was colorful would be an understatement, and despite decades of success, he was never satisfied to let a minute go wasted.
Read MoreThe Bee Gees' bend toward the sentimental and knack for vocal expressiveness naturally make them a good fit for anyone trying to get over a breakup.
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