The 1967 Classic Rock Album That's So Much Cooler Today
In the 1960s, a pioneering rock band teamed up with the era's most celebrated avant-garde artist, producing an album that paved the way for modern rock.
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The No. 1 Song On August 17, 1993 Sounds Even More Charming Today
On August 17, 1993, a cover song by UB40 dominated the airwaves, sitting at No. 1 for a whopping seven weeks. Today, it sounds even more charming.
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Quote Of The Day By Cass Elliot
She was a standout voice in the Mamas and the Papas, but Elliot Cass never felt the group reflected her as an artist. Here are her thoughts on that.
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Rock Producers With The Most Billboard Hits Of The '70s
Producers are the unsung heroes of the classic rock world, and these four ushered a stunning number of hits onto the Billboard Hot 100 in the '70s.
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One Of Neil Peart's Most Beloved Drum Solos Was Made Up On The Spot
If any drummer could improvise his way out of a momentary rut, it was Neil Peart, which is exactly what he did in a solo from one of Rush's best-known songs.
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David Bowie Songs You Didn't Know Were Inspired By George Orwell's 1984
David Bowie was so inspired by George Orwell's "1984" that he hoped to write a TV musical based on it. Instead, he recorded these songs on "Diamond Dogs."
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Commonly Misunderstood Bee Gees' Lyrics You May Be Singing Wrong
Many of The Bee Gees' songs, including "Alone" and "How Deep Is Your Love," are full of hard-to-understand lyrics that fans have been singing wrong for years.
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The Unexpected Disneyland Concert That Created One Of Rock History's Biggest Bands
One of the biggest bands of the '70s got its start as Linda Ronstadt's backing band when she played Disneyland's Grad-Nite in 1971. Here's how it happened.
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5 Best Duets In Classic Rock History
Take two classic rock giants, such as David Bowie and Mick Jagger, put them together, and what do you get? Magic, that's what, and these are the best examples.
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The 1967 Beatles Masterpiece That's Actually Two Completely Different Recordings Spliced Together
John Lennon wrote a song for the Beatles in 1967 that was a studio masterwork, requiring George Martin to splice two very different recordings together.
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The 5 Best Rock Drum Solos Of The '60s
The 1960s were incredibly fertile years for musical experimentation, where drummers like these really pushed the boundaries of what rock and roll sounded like.
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The No. 1 Song On August 16, 1992 Sounds Even More Nostalgic Today
With gorgeous doo-wop harmonies and slick hip-hop production, the No. 1 song from August 16, 1992 is a timeless, nostalgic classic.
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Quote Of The Day By Cher: 'I Always Thought Of Myself As A Bumper Car 'Cause ...'
Over Cher's career, she has keenly picked up on musical and cultural trends and run with them while also pioneering many of her own.
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Legendary Bands That Really Did Start In Somebody's Garage
Everyone knows the trope of starting a band in a garage. Well, these legendary bands are the reason that trope exists. Remember that when your neighbor is loud.
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The 5 Best Yacht Rock Solos Of All Time
From scorching saxophones to uplifting guitar riffs, yacht rock has its fair share of astounding and technically impressive solos on some high-charting songs.
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Commonly Misunderstood Elton John Lyrics You May Be Singing Wrong
There's no doubt Elton John is a musical genius, but his words can be a tad hard to understand sometimes. Here are some of his famous lyrics fans often mishear.
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The 1964 Van Morrison Song Patti Smith Turned Into A Punk Rock Classic
Patti Smith was at the vanguard of punk rock in the '70s, yet one of her most iconic songs from 1975 was a reinterpreted and since much-covered '60s classic.
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5 Top Rock Music Producers Who Had Hit Careers As Performers
Sometimes, if you want a job done right, you've got to do it yourself. Such was the drive behind such producer-performers as Dave Grohl and Jimmy Page.
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The Best Folk Covers Of 2026 (So Far)
Folk music has deep roots and greatly influences modern music, so it's no surprise that artists keep breathing new life into folk-rock classics in 2026.
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The No. 1 Song On August 15, 1991 Sounds Even More Devoted Today
The No. 1 song on August 15, 1991 was part of a movie soundtrack, reflecting the relationship between the titular rogue and his love.
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Quote Of The Day By Jim Morrison: 'I Think I Had A Suppressed Desire To Do Something Like This Ever Since I Heard ...'
The supremely gifted Jim Morrison didn't think he'd become a singer, at least not consciously. But his encouragement to follow our dreams is worth heeding.
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Commonly Misunderstood Folk Rock Lyrics You May Be Singing Wrong
The technical term for a misheard lyric or phrase is "mondegreen," and you can find plenty folk rock songs that you've probably been singing wrong.
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The 1969 Drum Solo That Changed Rock History Forever
From alternating hand-foot triplets to even hand-drumming to expanded live versions, this 1969 drum solo changed rock history forever.
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The 5 Best Bruce Springsteen Songs For Getting Over A Breakup
These five Bruce Springsteen songs capture the pain and hope that come with picking yourself up, dusting yourself off, and healing after a breakup.
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5 Popular Real-Life Musicians Behind Fictional Bands
Starring in movies, TV, and commercials, these fictional bands may not have been real, but they featured very real, and very well-known, musicians.
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The No. 1 Song On August 14, 1990 Sounds Even More Adoring Today
This breakthrough hit from one of the most astonishing singer-songwriters to come from the '90s entreats us all to adore ourselves, regardless of our woes.
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Quote Of The Day By Prince: 'Everything Has Changed For Me Since ...'
Prince fought a fierce battle to regain ownership and control of his music, even resorting to adopting a new identity to confound his old record label.
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The Most Iconic Guitar Riff From Every Year Of The '70s
From the timeless opening chords of Led Zeppelin's finest to Heart's menacing guitar chugathon, the '70s gave us an unforgettable riff year after year.
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Forgotten American Bands That Chased The British Invasion — And Won Big On The Charts
Meet the forgotten American bands that borrowed from the British Invasion’s sound and style. They successfully transformed imitation into chart-topping success.
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Musicians That Raked In A Staggering Amount Of Money While On Tour
The most profitable aspect of modern celebrity musicianship is touring, which provides an opportunity for performers to gain incredible wealth.
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