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You may be surprised to know that the love song that stayed at No. 1 the longest in 1969 during the culmination of the counterculture was a bubblegum pop song.
Read MoreThe rock stars of the 1980s enjoyed lifestyles that you don't see much anymore, but after the glitz and glam subsided, some ended up ruining their reputations.
Read MoreThese five songs, including a '70s punk rock cornerstone and a blistering 1990s alt-rock breakup anthem, broke new ground for women in rock 'n' roll.
Read MoreA great song stands the test of time, and these jams by bands including Asia, Eddie Money, and the Psychedelic Furs sound cooler now than they did in 1982.
Read MoreSome say they don't make love songs like they used to, but this iconic smash hit from 1971 reminds us of why amorous songs have been a staple of popular music.
Read MoreFrom bold hair and wild makeup to the era’s unique, electrifying guitar sounds, these five tracks capture everything that made ’70s glam rock unforgettable.
Read MoreIn the 1970s, artists such as Blondie, Brian Eno, and Fleetwood Mac pushed the boundaries of rock music and produced songs that were far ahead of their time.
Read MoreEven Rock and Roll Hall of Famers miss the mark sometimes. Case in point: these four songs that are downright appalling by today's (or any) standards.
Read MorePlenty of cautionary tales have come out of the lives of lucky lottery winners, but in these cases, it was the system itself that ripped them off.
Read MoreThe end of the 1960s was marked by rock music inspired by war, division, and inequality, and these iconic songs hit just as hard now as they did then.
Read MoreFans of rock music were spoilt for choice in 1976, but from the Sex Pistols to Boston, these once-groundbreaking and iconic tunes have aged like fine wine.
Read MoreThe 1980s were dominated by memorable, heart-rending love songs, but as far as we're concerned, this big-hair karaoke classic ballad beats them all.
Read MoreRock music is largely characterized by the use of electric guitars, but versions of these classic rock songs done a capella make you forget there are none.
Read MoreFor different reasons, '80s bands like the Police, Motley Crüe, and Motorhead had some of the worst farewell tours. Here's a look at what went wrong.
Read MoreIron Maiden, Motley Crüe, The Smiths, Sonic Youth, and the Pixies are all '80s rock bands that have been snubbed by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Read MoreSome actors who were familiar faces in the 1980s died in 2025, but didn't get much coverage. You may recognize some of the people listed here.
Read MoreTime has not always been kind to the rock scene of the 1980s, but some moments, such as Queen's 1985 Live Aid performance, are still universally admired today.
Read MoreThese legendary 1970 concerts from acts like the Grateful Dead, The Who, and Led Zeppelin were so incredible that no rock music fan will ever forget them.
Read More1979 gave us classic hits from the likes of The Clash, The Talking Heads, Pink Floyd, Blondie, and Tom Petty. These songs held up, and are even cooler today.
Read MoreWhether it's an overplayed guitar riff, a irritating earworm, or a song with awfully offensive lyrics, these rock songs from the '70s deserve to be put to rest.
Read More1971 was undoubtedly a landmark year for rock. These unforgettable tracks from legendary artists show why the era still echoes through music today.
Read MoreThey didn’t top the charts, but these five underrated 1970 rock songs capture everything that made the golden age of rock unforgettable.
Read MoreFrom folk-rock and new wave deep cuts to a goth standard and an Elton John anthem, these classic tracks took years -- or sometimes decades -- to get their due.
Read MoreWhile Donald Trump built his career on real estate and eventually Hollywood, there is still one U.S. president that has him beat in terms of movie appearances.
Read MoreThese five songs from 1975 have done more than stand the test of time — they're still influencing artists who are making music 50 years later.
Read MoreWe've lost many musicians in 2025 already — artists from classic rock to punk to R&B and beyond whose music will thankfully live on for years.
Read MoreAs culture and society change, sometimes artists want to recalibrate the messages in their songs, but these popular musicians' lyric changes outraged fans.
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