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Influenced by Jimmy Page and Beck, this famed guitarist has given us timeless riffs from tunes such as "Walk This Way," "Dream On," and "Sweet Emotion."
Read MoreThese four classic songs found new life through unforgettable cover renditions that became even more famous than the artists’ original versions.
Read MoreSome great guitarists have learned to craft licks that are catchy, serve the song, and even act as one of its highlights without overstaying its welcome.
Read MoreLed Zeppelin had an incredible career, which makes picking a best year especially difficult, and a few strong contenders are in the running.
Read MoreStarting with riffs and chords may be standard for rock jams and in popular music in general, but making that part a freewheeling solo is a mission statement.
Read MoreThe 1980s were a formative time for numerous pop and rock subgenres, with songs like New Order's "Blue Monday" and Nirvana's "About a Girl" leading the way.
Read MoreDavid Bowie left behind nearly 30 studio albums, not to mention assorted rarities and special editions. Here are the cornerstones of any Bowie vinyl collection.
Read MoreRock history is packed with killer guitar solos, many of which are famed for their length, so we found the absolute longest of the longest.
Read MoreA surprise hit for an unsigned artist became one of the songs of the summer in 1994, and its searingly honest heartache still carries plenty of punch.
Read MoreFrom alternating hand-foot triplets to even hand-drumming to expanded live versions, this 1969 drum solo changed rock history forever.
Read MoreU2's 1987 album "The Joshua Tree" shot them into the stratosphere, and this song, which sat at No. 1 for two weeks, remains an ode to soul-searching today.
Read MoreFrom Roger Daltrey's stutter on "My Generation" to the indecipherable lyrics of "Louie Louie," accidents made these legendary rock songs even better.
Read MoreBruce Springsteen's body of work has masterfully crossed many genres for decades and counting, so it's no surprise that so many have covered him.
Read MoreFrom the intimidating-looking Gibson EDS-1275 to the storied 1957 Fender Stratocaster, these guitars are just as iconic as the rock legends who've played them.
Read MoreBruce Springsteen's 1987 album "Tunnel of Love" included songs like "Brilliant Disguise," and "One Step Up," which were about his marriage struggles.
Read MoreThe best folk rock duets include a Celtic folk-punk Christmas classic and Led Zeppelin's Tolkien-inspired sole outing with a guest vocalist.
Read MoreHeartland rock has a strong core made from a respect for the common human experience and the power people have to uplift each other.
Read MoreThe Bee Gees' bend toward the sentimental and knack for vocal expressiveness naturally make them a good fit for anyone trying to get over a breakup.
Read MoreUnlike seminal works like "The Gambler" and "Kenny," a lot of Kenny Rogers' earlier, later, and more experimental albums are very underrated.
Read MoreComing into high school age between roughly 1960 and 1980, boomers had more romantic tunes than ever to fill their glory days with the music of young love.
Read MoreFrom Elton John to Cher, a number of the most acclaimed and best-selling singers in history cut their teeth by accompanying more tenured performers.
Read MoreShoegaze's defining characteristics — effect-laden guitars, drowned-out vocals, and dreamlike arrangements — allow them to make movie scenes otherworldly.
Read MoreSome very famous back up singers were featured on songs like "Somebody's Watching Me" and "Money For Nothing," and their contributions carried the songs.
Read MoreAfter rock laid its rhythm-and-bluesy roots in the '50s, baby boomers came of age and began crafting music of their own — and some celebrated love.
Read MoreThe 1970s saw the mainstream rise of reggae, soft rock, heavy metal, disco, and other nascent styles, and some bands slipped into obscurity.
Read MoreRockers usually don't shy away from experimenting. By adding an electronic element, these musicians influenced the rock genre for decades to come.
Read MoreMany of the boomer generation's most underrated guitarists are still out there, laying down licks to remind everyone that they still have it.
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