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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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Musicians collect a lot of wild stories, but stars like Adele and Kendrick Lamar have claimed paranormal encounters from haunted homes to ghostly visits.
Read MoreWith guest appearances from legends such as Johnny Cash and John Denver, a former jug band from California was at the forefront of the country rock revolution.
Read MoreAfter three disappointing albums and a grueling U.S. tour, an Illinois rock band turned to Japan, where their fortunes were abruptly and forever reversed.
Read MoreThe '80s were a great time for live albums, as it was a time when musicians put their all into creating something better than what they made in the studio.
Read MoreHe played bass for the Rolling Stones for three decades before leaving and pursuing other interests, including his own blues band. He's 90 years old today.
Read MoreFrom Marvin Gaye's creative breakout to Diana Ross' first disco hit, these are the Motown tunes that will transport anyone back to the bell-bottomed '70s.
Read MoreHere are five classic drum solos that not only pack a major punch, but make us wish we could experience hearing them for the first time again.
Read MoreThis rock band that was popular in the '70s consisted of a handful of artists who would go on to make a name for themselves through various musical endeavors.
Read MoreThis lesser-remembered British rock band was as influential to heavy metal as Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple were, yet they never had the same success.
Read MorePaul McCartney is widely regarded as one of modern rock's most influential musicians, and he didn't turn down a source of inspiration even when asleep.
Read MoreThere are a handful of interesting stories behind how Cheap Trick may have gotten its name, but the band likely got its moniker through this occurrence.
Read MoreOne day in 1971, while his bandmates went to the pub, John Bonham stayed behind at Headley Grange to record an iconic beat for this iconic Led Zeppelin song.
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Famous musicians are very talented, but luck also plays into a lucrative career making music. That's probably why some of them are notoriously superstitious.
Read MoreThese five classic albums helped define the sweet sound of '60s bubblegum pop. We're looking back at hits from the Archies, the Monkees, and more.
Read MoreIn 1960, Connie Francis became the first female singer to hit No. 1 twice on the Billboard Hot 100, and it was partly thanks to her love of country music.
Read MoreThere has never been a guitar player like Jimi Hendrix, and this 1967 guitar solo from his debut album influenced future musicians and changed rock history.
Read MoreBob Marley was a man with a message, and in 1975, he said, "Now is the time when you have to get conscious." Here's a look at what he meant.
Read MoreSporting their iconic beards, shades, and a bright red hot rod, the Texas band ZZ Top roared into 1983 with a new sound and never looked back -- but we will.
Read MoreIn 1967, the Doors released their first two albums which included songs like "Light My Fire" and "The End." It was the best year of the band's career.
Read MoreUsing clever, surreal imagery and based partly on a real-life uncle, this 1971 song by Paul and Linda McCartney was panned by critics but sent to No. 1 by fans.
Read MoreFrom humble roots in rural Tennessee, Dolly Parton rose to become a country music legend and household name, and she never let a bad joke get her down.
Read MoreBass solos are a rare treat, and these five from John Entwistle, Chris Squire, Jaco Pastorius, Bootsy Collins, and Geddy Lee need to be heard by '70s diehards.
Read MoreIn the spring of 1966, Paul McCartney and William S. Burroughs sat together chatting at a luxury apartment in London. Here's the story of their relationship.
Read MoreCyndi Lauper has never let anyone put her in a box, and her classic hits such as "Time After Time" are a result of her refusal to bend to anyone else's will.
Read MoreEveryone 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.
Read MoreStephen Stills is best known for being in Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash, but also he formed a largely forgotten super group in the early '70s.
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