5 Rock Albums That Defined The '90s
There were countless '90s rock releases, but some inevitably rose to the top, be it from critical acclaim, their enduring popularity, or sheer nostalgia.
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Bob Weir may have died, but the Grateful Dead will live forever, even their most obscure and underrated songs. These five weren't hits, but they're favorites.
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Bob Weir's Story Behind The Grateful Dead's 1970 Hit Truckin' Is Just As Iconic As The Song
The Grateful Dead song, Truckin', was based on what Bob Weir described as an "endless cycle" of touring and an incident in which the band members were arrested.
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Bob Weir And Jerry Garcia's Quotes About One Another Prove Their Bond Went Beyond The Grateful Dead
Bob Weir and Jerry Garcia are best known as musicians in the Grateful Dead, but Weir has been clear that his bond with Garcia felt almost cosmic.
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The Story Of Led Zeppelin Explained In 11 Songs
Led Zeppelin was the quintessential rock band of the 1970s, and some songs perfectly capture what the band was all about at certain points in time.
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'80s Music Videos That Defined MTV's Bygone Era
First aired in 1981, MTV transformed the industry and modern culture. With it ending in 2025, we've chosen MTV's most iconic and influential '80s music videos.
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Here's Why 1971 Was The Best Year For Music Ever
By 1971, many acts that would go on to be legends were already on the scene, but that specific year saw the release of a staggering number of great albums.
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5 Rock Songs From 1975 That Are So Underrated
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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'80s hits from timeless rockers like The Rolling Stones, Ozzy, and AC/DC still get fans amped up, and their epic riffs makes you forget they're 40 years old.
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The Iran-Contra Scandal was arguably the most prominent scandal of Ronald Reagan's presidency, and at the center were Oliver North and Fawn Hall.
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These killers had their atrocities splashed all over the media, but now they're safely behind prison bars, their lives are considerably more mundane.
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Humanity's rich and dramatic history often provides fertile ground for TV. Yet the creative license taken in those shows often leaves historians fuming.
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The Tragedy Of Cory Monteith Explained
Cory Monteith was just 31 when he died. The tragic and untimely death came just four years after he was thrust into stardom for his roll on the show "Glee."
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Paul McCartney's Former Bandmates Have A Lot To Say About Him
Paul McCartney is one of the world's most famous musicians, and the many artists who once played with the former Beatle didn't always stay quiet about it.
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Famous rock stars often hit the headlines for their wild and extreme behavior, but hands down the most bizarre encounters they have had are with each other.
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Being a part of a band often leads to creative differences, while success also brings a wealth of temptations, and these bandmates ended up hating each other.
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The lives and drama of famous musicians are often splashed across the media, but their former bandmates also have a lot to say about their old coworkers.
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