In July 1965, On Venice Beach, One Encounter Changed The Doors Forever
In July 1965, two former college classmates ran into each other on Venice Beach. And thanks to that chance meeting, the band the Doors was born.
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The Best '60s Girl-Group Hits That Still Put Boomers In A Great Mood
These ’60s girl groups lit up the charts with songs that still put boomers in a great mood. Let's revisit some sweet melodies that make it hard not to smile.
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Born 75 Years Ago Today In Indiana, He Turned His Small-Town Roots Into A String Of '80s Hits
This roots rocker from Indiana had dozens of hits in the '80s, including "Hurts So Good," "Small Town," and "Pink Houses." He was born 75 years ago today.
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Not Ohio Express, Not Reunion: Joey Levine's '60s Band That Time Forgot
For a brief time in the '60s, a teenage Joey Levine teamed up with two others to form a band whose main purpose was to show off their songwriting prowess.
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The 5 Longest Saxophone Solos In Rock And Pop History
The dulcet tones of a saxophone can add depth and emotion to a song, and artists from Bruce Springsteen to Pink Floyd really let the instrument soar freely.
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'60s Bubblegum Pop Hits Even The Artists Didn't Expect To Be Huge
Some of bubblegum pop's accidental superstars, including 1910 Fruitgum Company and the Lemon Pipers, had low expectations for their genre-defining singles.
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The 4 Longest Guitar Solos In Soft Rock Classics
Classic jams like "Faithfully" and "Hotel California" have some of the longest guitar solos in soft rock. So do songs by Bon Jovi and the Alan Parsons Project.
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Born 96 Years Ago Today In Georgia, He Changed Soul Music Forever
Taught to fend for himself by his mother, this legendary musical prodigy lifted himself from childhood poverty and invented an entirely new genre of music.
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The 4 Best Pop Supergroups Of All Time
These four pop supergroups united some of music's major stars. Here are the collaborations that produced chart-topping hits and earned a place in pop history.
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The Best Motown Hits That Still Get Boomers In Their Dancing Shoes
We're rounding up the classic Motown hits that still bring Boomers to the dance floor. Turn up the timeless tunes and let's keep the party going.
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5 Classic Record-Collecting Mistakes Every Beginner Makes
Before you sink too much cash into your vinyl collection, make sure you know what to look for — and, more importantly, what to avoid.
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Born 59 Years Ago Today, This Country Legend Was Once Rejected As Reba McEntire's Backup Singer
At 59 years old today, this native Mississippian was inspired by the legendary Reba McEntire, but a lack of harmonizing ability wasn't the end of the road.
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The Best Rock Hits That Still Get Gen X On The Dance Floor
These classic rock hits still get Gen X moving. We're revisiting the unforgettable songs and irresistible riffs that still bring everyone to the dance floor.
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Some Of The Longest Rock Encores In Music History, Ranked By Number Of Songs
These artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, and the Cure, topped off already-impressive concerts with astonishingly long encores.
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The 1976 Drum Solo That Changed Rock History Forever
John Bonham's 1976 drum solo, recorded years after his famed "Moby Dick" solo, is among the favorites of many rock drummers. It even changed rock history.
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The 5 Longest Rock Songs Of The '60s Actually Worth The Runtime
Rock fans understand that some of the longer songs from the '60s were totally worth the runtime, including "The End," "Voodoo Chile," and "Hey Jude."
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4 Best Female Duets Of The '70s
Some of the best duets of the 1970s include well-known solo female artists, such as Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt, and the results are spellbinding.
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The Bee Gees' 5 Best Instrumental Breaks Prove They're More Than Their Harmonies
The Bee Gees are heavily associated with those intricate harmonies, but they also have some stellar instrumental breaks across their discography.
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5 Classic Rock Duets That Cracked The Top 10
Duets from the classic rock era like "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around," "Walk This Way," and "Close My Eyes Forever" all cracked Billboard's Top 10.
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5 Folk Rock Songs For When You're Feeling Lonely
Some folk rock tunes deal with feelings of aloneness, abandonment, and isolation, so we selected five of the best for when that feeling of loneliness kicks in.
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5 Best Dolly Parton Songs For Getting Over A Breakup
For most people, breakups are a fact of life. So if you're getting cold feet, enduring a split, or in need of some healing vibes, Dolly Parton's got your back.
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The 6 Best Harmonica Solos In Rock History
There are some rock songs with a harmonica that stand out from the rest, and we're betting you already know — and love — our selections.
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