The California Rock Band That Helped Invent An Entirely New Genre In The '60s
Combining the talents of Gram Parsons with tunes penned by Bob Dylan, an LA-based band known for their twangy country music turned heads by incorporating rock.
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The 5 Best-Selling Artists In Rock History
Is rock 'n' roll dead? Not quite — it's far from rotting in the grave. As a matter of fact, the best-selling artist of all time remains a rock band.
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The Jackson 5 Motown Hits That Made Billboard History In Less Than A Year
In 1970, the Jackson 5 made history when they sent their first four singles, including "I Want You Back" and "ABC," to the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
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Born 90 Years Ago Today In London, He Left One Of Rock's Biggest Bands To Follow His Love Of The Blues
He played bass for the Rolling Stones for three decades before leaving and pursuing other interests, including his own blues band. He's 90 years old today.
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1962 No. 1, Inspired By Boris Karloff, Was A Huge Smash 64 Years Ago Today
Most people alive in the U.S. today associate this popular song, which was inspired by Boris Karloff and went to No. 1 64 years ago today, with Halloween.
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Quote Of The Day By George Michael: 'A Few Things Were Said Which Would Probably Take Your Breath Away If You Heard Them From...'
Despite being a heartthrob to millions, George Michael's inner confidence took decades to grow past the harsh criticism he'd heard during his childhood.
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The 5 Best Supergroups That Came Out Of The '60s
Not every supergroup of the 1960s has enjoyed the lasting legacy of Cream or Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; some of the greats are barely remembered today.
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Born 70 Years Ago Today In Kentucky, He Was Too Country For Nashville But Found Fans In Punk Clubs
Plenty of famous musicians take roundabout routes to find success, and one country music star born on October 23 got his start in LA punk clubs.
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'80s Flop Songs That Turned Into Smash Hits
You've heard these classic '80s songs played endlessly on the radio, on screen, and at parties, but they barely raised a ripple when they were first released.
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4 Debut Albums That Made Awards Show History
From Barbra Streisand in the '60s to Billie Eilish in the 2010s, these are the debut albums that took the world by storm and won a Grammy for album of the year.
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1961 No. 1, Whose Artist Narrowly Avoided One Of Music's Most Infamous Disasters, Hit The Top 65 Years Ago Today
Having honed his doo-wop skills on the streets of the Bronx, an artist who gave up his seat on a doomed flight scored a No. 1 hit in 1961 with a scathing tune.
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Quote Of The Day By Gordon Lightfoot: 'I Made Sacrifices. The Isolation Of It All Managed To...'
Gordon Lightfood was music royalty in Canada, but he acknowledged his dedication to his craft was hard on his personal life. Here's what he said.
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The 5 Most Beautiful Male Voices Of The '60s
Music in the '60s came in many styles, and male artists like Sam Cooke, Art Garfunkel, and Leonard Cohen had some of the most beautiful voices.
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The 10 Best Heavy Metal Songs Of The '80s
From Motörhead's "Ace of Spades" to Dio's "Holy Diver," these classic metal tracks from the 1980s stand as the genre's defining songs of the decade.
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The 5 Best Duets To Ever Come Out Of Yacht Rock
Some of the best duets that could be classified as yacht rock include songs by Stevie Nicks and Kenny Loggins, and Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald.
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The 5 Best Toto Songs That Aren't Africa
From a 1978 barnstormer to a 2018 soft rock beauty, these are the Toto songs to begin a journey through this highly accomplished band's extensive catalog.
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5 Country Rock Hits That Deserve A Spot On Every Road Trip Playlist
Road trips need the perfect playlist to really capture the vibe of the moment, and these country rock classics will make you feel like you're living in a movie.
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5 Garage Rock Bands That Earned Critical Acclaim Without Ever Finding The Fame They Deserved
From '60s legends the Sonics to the Boston institution the Lyres, here are five garage bands who earned critical acclaim but never found the fame they deserved.
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The Rare '70s Album That Became A Holy Grail For Psychedelic Rock Collectors
This album from a little-known British psychedelic folk rock band was ignored when it was first released in 1971 but went on to become a cult favorite.
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The 5 Best One-Album Pop Groups Of All Time
Five of the best one-album pop groups ever include New Radicals, Y Kant Tori Read, Silicon Teens, Buena Vista Social Club, and Forest For Trees.
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1960 No. 1, Originally An Italian Song, Reached The Top 66 Years Ago Today
In 1959, the Italian song "Per Tutta la Vita" bombed at a festival competition, but just one year later, a rising star took it to the No. 1 spot in the U.S.
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Quote Of The Day By David Gilmour: 'It's Sad That I Don't Believe In A Higher Power. There's A Song On The Album...'
In 2024, Pink Floyd's David Gilmore admitted he doesn't believe in God or a creator, though the atheist likes the idea of the "spark" of existence.
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The Best Record Cleaning Kits For Beginners
The quality sound of vinyl can last quite a while, but sometimes your records need cleaning. Luckily, these kits are simple and easy enough for beginners.
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One Of The Greatest Guitar Solos Of The '70s Was Played By A Musician Who Wasn't Even In The Band
Steely Dan is still known and loved for their ability to experiment and explore, and one of their biggest hits features a solo from a non-band member.
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One Of Motown's Most Famous Songs Came Together Almost By Accident
Motown isn't short on hits, and one of their most iconic tunes came together when one company employee had his secretary try singing a new song.
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Rock And Electronic Team-Ups Nobody Saw Coming
Rock and electronica might seem like diametrically opposed genres, but these collaborations prove they have plenty of common ground to explore.
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5 Of The Most Beautiful Voices In Folk Rock History
Not all folk rock artists have conventionally beautiful voices, yet the way they use them to deliver their poignant and poetic lyrics creates its own beauty.
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5 Rock Artists Who Outsold Almost Everyone
A few well-loved rock artists and bands have outsold almost all others. Those bands include the Beatles, Elvis Presley, the Eagles, AC/DC, and Queen.
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The 8 Best Motown Songwriters Of All Time
From its creation in 1959, the talented songwriters behind Motown hits such as the Supremes' "Where Did Our Love Go" became legends in their own right.
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The 5 Best-Selling Artists In Pop History
The five best-selling pop artists in history are Michael Jackson, Madonna, Taylor Swift, Frank Sinatra, and Drake. Here's how well their music has sold.
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