5 Highly-Rated Vinyl Record Players Worth Your Money
Looking to buy a record player but don't know where to start? These are the best vinyl record players available out there for your time and money.
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5 Signature Hits That Prove One Song Can Change A Career
While some careers are built off of a steady buildup of successful tunes, others launch into the stratosphere with just a single hit.
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The 6 Best Harmonica Solos In Rock History
There are some rock songs with a harmonica that stand out from the rest, and we're betting you already know — and love — our selections.
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The Top 10 Hits That Dominated 1970
In 1970, some of the acts that dominated the '60s were still pushing out quality tunes, while new and emerging artists helped define the following decade.
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5 History-Making Pianists Every Classic Rock Fan Should Already Know
Guitarists and singers may pull the most attention, and drums and bass may keep the rhythm flowing, but keyboards are fundamental to sound of rock and roll.
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The No. 1 Song On August 23, 1999 Sounds Even Catchier Today
On August 23, 1999, Christina Aguilera had her first No. 1 hit with this wishful song that stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks.
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Quote Of The Day By Daryl Hall: 'I Have Never Had A Helping Hand In My Career, Outside Of ...'
Daryl Hall has had great success both with Hall & Oates and as a solo artist, yet he's faced plenty of scrutiny from the media over his long career.
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5 Classic Rock Vinyl Covers With Details You Never Noticed
Vinyl covers range from works of art to sparse visuals to the controversial, but these five rock album covers include details you may have never noticed.
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The Top 5 One-Hit Wonders Of The '70s As Decided By The Charts
The '70s were full of one-hit wonders, but Billboard charts put these songs, including "In the Summertime" and "The Lord's Prayer," at the head of the pack.
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The Greatest Self-Taught Guitarists In Rock History
Some of the greatest self-taught guitarists in rock history are not household names; however, they're the musicians even famous artists revere. Here's a look.
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5 Dolly Parton Songs That Became Bigger Than Country Music
If you can turn down Elvis Presley covering your music, you've got something special, and Dolly Parton's songs have found their way into multiple genres.
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These 5 Window-Rattling Screams In Classic Rock Are Even Cooler Today
From the howl of Axl Rose to Jim Morrison’s angst-filled wail, we've curated classic rock's most bone-shaking screams that still stun listeners today.
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'60s Musicians We Completely Forgot About
Del Shannon, Connie Francis, and these other artists have largely faded from memory, but they were astonishingly popular in the 1960s.
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The No. 1 Song On August 22, 1998 Sounds Even Fresher Today
In the summer of 1998, two major R&B stars took false rumors of a feud and turned them into chart-topping rocket fuel, creating a hit for the ages.
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Quote Of The Day By Siouxsie Sioux: 'I Think A Certain Amount Of Anger Has Been ...'
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Not Wings, Not His Solo Career: Paul McCartney's Forgotten Musical Project
In 1993, Paul McCartney teamed up with Martin Glover, aka Youth, to produce one of his lesser-known projects, a synth-heavy yet impressive studio band.
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5 Songs From The '80s That Wouldn't Be The Same Without Their Legendary Drum Solos
From the technical brilliance of Neil Peart to Phil Collins' emotional barrage, these '80s songs will be forever recognizable for their iconic drum solos.
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While many legendary '70s acts have achieved success, there are countless talented musicians from the decade that deserve far greater praise than they received.
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5 Essential Folk Rock Hits For Major Life Milestones
From birth to marriage, divorce, and the many, many birthdays we will all hopefully celebrate, folk rock icons such as Joan Baez have our soundtrack covered.
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The No. 1 Song On August 21, 1962 Sounds Even More Delightful Today
This song, written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin and sung by Little Eva, was at No. 1 on August 21, 1962. It's even more delightful to hear today.
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Quote Of The Day By Debbie Harry: 'If I'd Been My Parents, I Wouldn't Have Thought ...'
Debbie Harry's success was a long time coming and not something the frontwoman — much different than her stage character would suggest — could've predicted.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Summer 1969
In summer 1969, people tuned into their radios and headed down to the record store to vote for the soundtrack of that remarkable and fondly remembered summer.
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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard died in August, 2026. Here, we take a look at some of his drum performances that help cement his place in rock history.
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He Should Be As Famous As Paul Simon, But His Potential Was Never Realized
This folk musician was revered by his peers, and he wrote the Top 10 song, "Everybody's Talkin.'" He could have been famous, but he left the music industry.
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Rolling Stone Called Him The Greatest Lead Singer Ever — He Was Born 78 Years Ago Today
In 2011, Rolling Stone readers voted that Led Zeppelin's legendary frontman, born on August 20, 1948, was the greatest lead singer of all time.
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The No. 1 Song On August 20, 1996 Sounds Even More Danceable Today
Back on August 20, 1996, this danceable song by Los del Rio and remixed by the Bayside Boys was No. 1 on the charts. You probably still know the moves today.
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As co-founder of Sonic Youth and a highly influential figure in the art community, Kim Gordon has some wise words about persevering in pursuit of your dreams.
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In 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revival Made This Song With No Known Author A Classic Cover
One of Creedence Clearwater Revival's most classic covers from 1969 was once recorded by Lead Belly, but he didn't write it. No one knows who did.
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From a tribute to Amy Winehouse to a heartfelt ode to her absent partner, Patti Smith's poetic genius shone through in just about any genre she chose.
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Not Cream, Not Derek And The Dominos: Eric Clapton's Supergroup That Vanished In A Flash
In 1969, between his stints in Cream and Derek and the Dominos, Eric Clapton briefly joined forces with Steve Winwood and two other rock heavyweights.
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