The 5 Best One-Hit Wonders To Ever Come Out Of Motown
The history of Motown is full of one-hit wonders, but Barrett Strong's "Money (That's What I Want)" and Rockwell's "Somebody's Watching Me" are among the best.
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Born 78 Years Ago Today In Detroit, He Co-Founded One Of America's Biggest Rock Bands
This hitmaker was born in Detroit 78 years ago today and went on to form one of the most popular bands in history. He also had a solid solo career.
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1978 No. 1, First Recorded By Original Dumbledore Actor, Hit The Top 48 Years Ago Today
Donna Summer had a No. 1 hit with this song 48 years ago, though it was first recorded by Richard Harris, the actor who played Dumbledore in the LOTR films.
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Quote Of The Day By Janet Jackson: 'Put It All Together And Depression Is A Tenacious And Scary Condition. Thankfully I ...'
Janet Jackson rose to fame as a pop star in the '80s, even rivaling her older brother, yet it took decades for her to truly appreciate her achievements.
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5 Of The Most Beautiful Voices In Motown History
Motown was home to some of the most famous singers in music history, so anyone who stands out as a spectacular singer is the cream of the crop.
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The 5 Best One-Hit Wonders Of Progressive Rock
Progressive rock is kind of a niche genre, but it has still had its moment in the sun, with some one-hit wonders actually charting with prog rock tunes.
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Top 10 Hits From 1970 Everyone Forgot About
1970 was a great year for music, but while some tunes still endure from the time, other hits faded from memory even though they shouldn't have.
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The Best Girl Groups With Only 1 Major Hit
One-hit wonders come and go, but their songs live on in pop-culture memory. These girl groups that only had one major hit are perfect examples.
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The 5 Most Beautiful Male Voices Of The '50s
Some singers will always stand out above the rest, and these classic songsmiths from the 1950s are so unforgettable that they're still legends today.
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The Last Hit Song Creedence Clearwater Revival Released Before Imploding
In 1972, Creedence Clearwater Revival's John Fogerty had divorce on the mind, both at home and with his band, inspiring him to write their final hit song.
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5 Songs That Prove 1967 Was The Best Year Of The Monkees' Career
The Monkees started as a made-for-TV rock band, but they evolved into a real band, and by 1967, thanks to these songs, they had the best year of their career.
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Born 85 Years Ago Today In NYC, He Helped Turn Folk Music Into Pop Gold
As half of a folk duo in the '60s, this gifted singer helped bring folk music to the mainstream. He was born in New York City 85 years ago today.
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5 Artists That Perfected Shock Rock
Alice Cooper, Kiss, and Gwar are a few of the acts that combined rock music with over-the-top onstage antics to shape the phenomenon known as "shock rock."
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1977 No. 1, Originally Recorded By Another Singer For A Film, Reached The Top 49 Years Ago Today
This No. 1 hit by Debby Boone stayed at the top of the chart for 10 weeks 49 years ago, but she was the second person to record the song. Here's what happened.
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Quote Of The Day By Barry Gibb: 'Once I'd Lost All My Brothers, I Just Sat Around For A Long Time. You Never ...'
After Robin Gibb's 2012 death made him the last surviving Bee Gee, Barry Gibb had to do some soul-searching before he could move on with his life and career.
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5 Musicians Who Helped Invent Prog Rock As We Know It
Prog rock may not exist in the way we know it today if not for musicians like Frank Zappa, Robert Fripp, Syd Barrett, Dave Brubeck, and innovator Dr. Bob Moog.
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Not The Beatles, Not The Rolling Stones: The Rock Star Behind Britain's First Million-Selling Single
The 1950s saw many firsts, including what many consider the first true rock song, and its legendary artist was a hit both in the U.S. and across the pond.
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5 Country Rock Bands That Defined The '70s
Country-infused rock was pioneered in the 1970s, and bands that defined that era include the Eagles, The Band, Pure Prairie League, and the Allman Brothers.
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