The 5 Worst Jingles By Classic Artists
Musicians are no strangers to performing jingles, but some are destined to be strange, weird, or unfitting flops. These five were certainly headscratchers.
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Black Sabbath, The Clash, Van Halen, The Police, and Wham! band members saw their careers go downhill after their lead singers abandoned them to go solo.
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12 Wild Things About Barry Manilow You May Not Know
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The Strange And Tragic Story Behind The Beach Boys' Album Smile
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Rockers Who Fell Victim To The Dreaded Sophomore Slump
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The Sickest Album Openers In Rock History
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These 5 Songs Define '70s Yacht Rock
Yacht rock is hard to define, and it certainly wasn't called that when it emerged in the '70s, but we think these smooth, mellow tunes are its finest examples.
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Paul Simon Held The No. 1 Spot On Valentine's Day 50 Years Ago With A Totally Ironic Hit
You might think a No. 1 hit on Valentine's Day would be all roses and hearts, but in 1976, Paul Simon's hit single spoke to a different side of relationships.
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'70s Rock Songs Hiding The Darkest Metaphors
Occasionally, the symbolism concealed within beloved rock classics tends toward the grim, and the '70s had plenty of songs that fit this bill.
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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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Barry Manilow Sang The 1976 Grammys' Song Of The Year (& It Was A Cover)
Barry Manilow's iconic, successful song "I Write the Songs" wasn't actually written by him, and the person who did won the 1976 Grammy Song of the Year award.
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These 5 Songs Define '90s Grunge
The grunge era was short lived, but its impact has never gone away. These songs from bands like Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Nirvana still define '90s grunge.
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Hidden Gem Songs That Appeared On Mediocre '70s Albums
Occasionally, subpar albums conceal a secret treasure swimming in the midst of all the sonic swill, and the '70s has a few examples of such tracks.
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5 Rock Songs From 1971 That Sound Even Cooler Today
David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Who, and John Lennon are icons for a reason. These songs they released 1971 still resonate today.
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5 Songs From 1972 That Define Rock History
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The 12 Best Johnny Cash Collaborations Of All Time
Country music superstar Johnny Cash worked with numerous iconic musicians over his long career, crossing genres as diverse as funk, rock, and folk music.
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5 Classic Rock Songs That Were Once Banned From The Radio
In the annals of rock history, there have actually been several songs that received the old heave-ho from censors, only to now be considered classics.
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These Are The Grateful Dead's Most Underrated Rock Songs, Hands Down
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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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