Quote Of The Day By Bryan Adams: 'I Knew It Was A Good Song ...'
Canadian rock star Bryan Adams crafted one of his biggest hits in less than an hour, and instead of doubting himself, followed his gut and reaped the rewards.
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Not The Earwigs, Not His Solo Career: Alice Cooper's Supergroup That's Still Rocking
Alice Cooper could have rested on his laurels, but a collaboration with a Hollywood superstar and Aerosmith legend continues to go from strength to strength.
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5 Of The Biggest Band Rivalries In Rock History
Whether rooted in genuine animosity or a more complicated frenemies situation, the sparks that flew between these rock bands lit up the press for many years.
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In 2021, The Frontman Of This Pop-Rock Band Starred In A Hallmark Movie Inspired By His Own Album
Christmas in Tahoe, a straight-to-TV movie, premiered in 2021 on the Hallmark Channel and stars Pat Monahan of the pop-rock band, Train.
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4 Rock Album Dedications That Hit Even Harder Today
Bands like AC/DC and Pink Floyd continued on after losing members, but they never forgot them and even paid homage to their lost friends.
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5 Classic Albums That Define Yacht Rock
Yacht rock is smooth, R&B-inflected soft rock that sailed (mostly) from California to take the charts by storm from the mid-'70s to early '80s.
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5 Unfinished Songs That Prove A Demo Doesn't Need A Final Cut To Hit Hard
When high-caliber musicians like George Harrison and Lou Reed make demos, sometimes their raw, unpolished versions hit harder than the final cuts.
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Rolling Stone Readers Called Him The Second-Best Frontman Ever — He Was Born 80 Years Ago Today
This vocal powerhouse and absolute legend of rock, named the second-best frontman by Rolling Stone, was born September 5, 1946, 80 years ago today.
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4 Aerosmith Songs That Prove 1989 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
From the 1970s to today, Aerosmith have had plenty of ups and downs. But in 1989, they turned out back-to-back Top 10 hits at the apex of their comeback.
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This 1976 Funky No. 1, Which Holds Unique Record For Its Song Title, Topped The Charts 50 Years Ago Today
KC and the Sunshine Band rode the disco craze to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of '76 with this impossible-to-resist call to action.
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Quote Of The Day By Annie Lennox: 'When I Lost My First Baby ...'
Fame is a double-edged sword, but when unrelenting media scrutiny of Annie Lennox's life reached a new, cruel low, she drew an uncrossable line in the sand.
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5 Of The Best Duets That Prove Polar Opposites Can Make Great Music Together
When Eminem dueted with Elton John, and Dolly Parton sang with James Ingram, we saw just how great songs can be when performed by musical polar opposites.
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Not The Traveling Wilburys, Not ELO: Jeff Lynne's Band That Time Forgot
Jeff Lynne, known for Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), was in a band well before classics like 'Mr. Blue Sky' and 'Don't Bring Me Down' hit the airwaves.
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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 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 Top 10 Hits That Took Over Summer 1964
The summer of 1964 was one of the most fertile in music history, with hits from the Beatles and the Beach Boys to the Supremes, Dean Martin, and more.
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The 5 Best Songs With Epic Guitar Solos At The Beginning
Starting with riffs and chords may be standard for rock jams and in popular music in general, but making that part a freewheeling solo is a mission statement.
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The No. 1 Song On September 4, 1975 Sounds Even More Nostalgic Today
After a few close calls, Glen Campbell finally reached No. 1 in 1975 with a song that showcased his countrypolitan music, and led to a Dolly Parton film.
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Quote Of The Day By Celine Dion: 'I Could've Been Arrested ...'
Before all the sold-out shows, Celine Dion was just a little girl singing in a piano bar — sometimes with some rather unexpected backup singers joining in.
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4 Beloved Love Songs — But No One Knows Who Wrote Them
Though these romantic tunes have been passed on and loved by many for years, it has been notoriously difficult to pinpoint the exact artist behind them.
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Barry Gibb Told A Fan This 1980 Pop Ballad Is One Of His Favorite Songs He Wrote For Another Artist
Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees wrote many songs for other artists. He once told a fan that this song he wrote for Barbra Streisand in 1980 was his favorite.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Summer 1978
In the summer of 1978, the charts were a melange of disco, rock 'n' roll, and R&B from the likes of Andy Gibb, the Rolling Stones, the Commodores, and more.
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Unpopular Classic Rock Opinions That Are Actually 10/10
It's important to take off the rose-colored glasses and look at the nostalgia through clear but critical eyes, even when it comes to classic rock.
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This Romantic 1981 No. 1, Recorded By Two Industry Powerhouses, Topped The Charts 45 Years Ago Today
Originally written as a title song for a Brooke Shields movie, Lionel Ritchie and Diana Ross' iconic, tender 1981 duet was also nearly derailed by a nap.
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Quote Of The Day By Sting: 'Owning A Vineyard Was Never On The Cards ...'
From childhood, Sting refused to accept a future working in the shipyards of his hometown, and the fruits of his drive include sipping wine in his Tuscan villa.
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3 Unfinished Songs That Became Classic Rock Hits
These songs from Otis Redding and the Beatles were left unfinished by their original creators, only to become Top 20 hits and, in one case, a timeless classic.
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The Top 10 Rock Song Titles, Ranked Worst To Best
From the soulful poetry of Leonard Cohen to the morbid derangement of Tom Waits, these songs are our choices for the best rock song titles.
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1977 Folk-Rock Song, Recorded On A Moving Tour Bus, Is Still A Road-Worn Classic 49 Years Later
It's hard to imagine a quality song being recorded on a moving bus, but Jackson Browne pulled it off 49 years ago for his 1977 album, "Running on Empty."
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4 Songs By Dolly Parton That Prove 1983 Was The Best Year Of Her Career
With solo albums as recent as 2023, Dolly Parton has a catalog going back more than 50 years, but one year in particular stands out as her career peak.
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5 Bruce Springsteen Songs That Prove 1984 Was The Best Year Of His Career
Bruce Springsteen has enjoyed many heights throughout his career, but 1984 saw the release of a truly iconic album along with his biggest hit single.
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