The 5 Wildest On-Stage Moments In Rock History
Some of the wildest on-stage rock moments have been so memorable that they're still talked about years or even decades after the fact.
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Elton John Almost Never Released This No. 1 Duet — He Thought It Was A Bust
In 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.
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5 Songs That Prove 1969 Was The Decade's Best Year For High School Hits
The 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.
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The No. 1 Song On July 20, 1973 Sounds Even More Rockin' Today
Telling 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.
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Quote Of The Day By David Bowie: 'As You Get Older, The Questions Come Down To About Two Or Three...'
To 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.
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The 5 Best Bee Gees Songs For Getting Over A Breakup
The 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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The 5 Best Sheryl Crow Songs That Aren't All I Wanna Do Or Soak Up The Sun
Sheryl Crow songs "All I Wanna Do" and "Soak Up The Sun," aren't her only bangers. Tracks like "Detours" and "Love Is Free" are among her best.
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10 Vinyl Records Every Blues Fan Should Already Own
Born from the creativity of African Americans in the 1860s, blues was first captured on phonographs, field recordings, and low-quality 45s.
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This 1975 Queen Masterpiece Took Years To Make — And It Almost Didn't Get Released
You've almost certainly heard and loudly sung along to Queen's operatic epic, but after years in the making, record execs nearly put the kibosh on its release.
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The 5 Most-Covered Songs In Folk Rock History
Though it's hard to pin down exactly how many covers are out there, the most popular in folk rock have generated thousands of works.
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This 1941 Supernatural Classic Inspired One Of Creedence Clearwater Revival's Best-Charting Singles
It's kind of cool when art inspires more art. One of Creedence Clearwater Revival's biggest hits was a nod to the 1941 film "The Devil and Daniel Webster."
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The No. 1 Song On July 19, 1964 Hits Closer To Home Today
This poignant ballad, inspired by a real-life encounter, was a departure for the group that recorded it, who were known for bright, cheery hits.
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Quote Of The Day By Aretha Franklin: 'Appreciate What People Give You.'
Aretha Franklin's gifted voice was apparent to all from a young age, and her quote of the day recognizes the help she humbly received to become a global legend.
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4 Power Ballads You Didn't Know Had Classical Roots
Most famous classical composers are long dead, but they still have influence. These power ballads and soft rock songs are rooted in classical music.
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This Famous Folk Song Generations Have Danced To Has No Known Author
The history of this '90s Eurodance sensation stretches back to the pre-Civil War American South, and possibly all the way back to traditional Irish music.
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Bands Who Lost Career-Defining No. 1 Hits To Another Act
Some of the best-known songs in rock 'n' roll history that went to No. 1 were intended for or offered to other bands before they became chart-toppers.
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5 Famous Songs Carole King Wrote Before Her Solo Career Took Off
Before Carole King's solo career hit new heights in 1971, she was churning out timeless hits for icons such as Aretha Franklin and the Monkees.
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5 '80s Rock Songs With The Energy Of A Wild High School Party
Though pop culture often depicts the '70s as the most rambunctious decade, the '80s were right on par. High schoolers, in particular, knew how to throw a party.
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The No. 1 Song On July 18, 1963 Sounds Even Better On A Beach Vacation Today
The 1960s gave us surf rock, and this optimistic song of fun in the sun from the summer of 1963 was that genre's first U.S. No. 1, and with a Beach Boy assist.
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Quote Of The Day By Bob Dylan: 'Happiness Is Not On My List Of Priorities.'
Bob Dylan's surprising quote about happiness goes a long way toward explaining how his work ethic has guided his legendary career.
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The Bee Gees Wrote Two Coca-Cola Jingles In 1968 — And They Sound Nothing Alike
It all started in the 1960s, when Coca-Cola started a worldwide campaign titled "Things Go Better with Coke" and enlisted the help of the Bee Gees.
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The No. 1 Song On July 17, 1962 Is Even More Swoon-Worthy Today
A chance find by a young artist, who was about to be fired by his label, led to this unexpected No. 1 hit in the summer of 1962, and made a star of its singer.
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Quote Of The Day By Dolly Parton: 'We Cannot Direct The Wind, But We Can Adjust The Sails.'
Having worked herself up from poverty through adversity to global superstardom, Dolly Parton knows how to tack her course through life's stormy weather.
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3 Songs You Didn't Know Van Morrison Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
Van Morrison has been extensively covered, but he also handed a few legends, such as Tom Jones, some of his songs before he ever performed them himself.
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The No. 1 Song On July 16, 1961 Sounds Even Sweeter Today
There are not many songs that capture those summertime nights quite like the song that hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on July 16, 1961.
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Quote Of The Day By Johnny Cash: 'You Have To Be What You Are. Whatever You Are, You Gotta Be It.'
Johnny Cash rose from his rural Arkansas beginnings to become a legend in country music, so he understood the importance of living life on your own terms.
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Riffs That Still Rip: Prince's Let's Go Crazy And Other Classics Released 42 Years Ago This Week
The middle of the summer of 1984, in particular, is a relatively microscopic period in music history, but it was an iconic and fruitful one for classic rock.
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Not Paul McCartney, Not Elton John: This Act Scored The Most No. 1 Hits Of The '70s
As far as No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 are concerned, there's one group that racked up the most in the '70s, beating out larger-than-life stars.
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The No. 1 Song On July 15, 1960 Hits Harder Today
Singing of unrequited love will never age, and this classic song by a young musical prodigy has inspired many artists over the decades since its release.
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Quote Of The Day By Ozzy Osbourne: 'By The Time You Learn It All, It's Too Late...'
Ozzy Osbourne led a colorful life, to say the least, that's why his quote about how wisdom comes too late in life to be useful is worth examining.
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