In 2007, the Red Hot Chili Peppers won a Grammy for Best Rock Song, and yet from Muse to Radiohead, there were so many more deserving bands that year.
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The end of the 1960s was marked by rock music inspired by war, division, and inequality, and these iconic songs hit just as hard now as they did then.
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Many of us want to go deeper with our favorite bands, hearing all the strange stories that came together to bring their music to the mainstream.
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From opera-trained singers to unforgettable frontmen, these five vocalists helped define the sound of the 1980s — and everything that came after.
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From Foreigner to Simple Minds, the 1980s gave us more than a few heavy-hitters, and here are a handful guaranteed to send boomers down memory lane.
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Artists like Lady Gaga and Sia once wrote music for others before breaking out on their own. In fact, some classic songs were intended for other musicians.
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Fans of rock music were spoilt for choice in 1976, but from the Sex Pistols to Boston, these once-groundbreaking and iconic tunes have aged like fine wine.
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TV shows can end well, or they can break their fans' hearts on the way out. And some finales are forever remembered as the bleakest to ever hit the screen.
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The magic of 1985's Live Aid made stars and saved lives, but from technical mishaps to where all the money went, the truth behind the legend may surprise you.
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Netflix's "Stranger Things" is no stranger to bringing old songs back into the spotlight, and Season 5 continues the trend with an iconic '70s tune.
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The 1980s were dominated by memorable, heart-rending love songs, but as far as we're concerned, this big-hair karaoke classic ballad beats them all.
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This song (which you might not know was actually a cover) was the biggest pop hit of 1975, but we're here to tell you it's garbage.
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You may have rocked out to hit tunes by bands like Prism and The Call when they were getting plenty of airtime in the '80s, but you've likely forgotten.
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Elvis Presley performed his last live show on June 26, 1977, at Indianapolis' Market Square Arena. No one in attendance would ever forget it.
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1975 saw the release of many classic albums and hit songs, but some of those don't get the credit they deserve, including these five underrated songs.
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Over the course of a day in 1968, Johnny Cash played a collection of his best-known hits — and one brand new song — to the general population of Folsom Prison.
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We all like to understand the meaning of songs, or infer our own, but sometimes, the backstories behind our favorite jams are even wilder than we expect.
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These five songs, including a counterculture anthem and a disco standard, have become some of the entertainment industry's most overplayed soundtrack cuts.
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Successful rock bands tend to stick around for a long, long time, and for many, that means members — sometimes all of them — leaving and being replaced.
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Rock music is largely characterized by the use of electric guitars, but versions of these classic rock songs done a capella make you forget there are none.
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Many people may now consider the '70s rock scene as being the poor, counterculture alternative to mighty disco. The reality couldn't be further from the truth.
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Being a rock star can be dangerous, and those who live the lifestyle know that better than anyone. Here are the stories of their insane brushes with death.
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In the summer of 1975, Captain and Tennille released an iconic love song that stayed at the top of the charts for four straight weeks, a record for that year.
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Southern rock manifested in the 1970s, blending blues-based rock with Southern themes and a dash of country twang. These five songs helped define the genre.
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For different reasons, '80s bands like the Police, Motley Crüe, and Motorhead had some of the worst farewell tours. Here's a look at what went wrong.
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Today, hip-hop and electronic music are dominant genres, but it was these songs of the '70s that changed the course of music, creating those styles and others.
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Iron Maiden, Motley Crüe, The Smiths, Sonic Youth, and the Pixies are all '80s rock bands that have been snubbed by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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