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5 Rock Songs From 1962 That Sound Even Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000

From the pioneering use of the fuzz box to shock-rock spine-tinglers, we think these 1962 rock songs sound even fresher today after decades of influence.

Classic Rock Songs We'd Trade The World To Hear Again For The First Time

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Some songs just have it, whether "it" means infectious riffs, impressive lead guitar work, boundary-pushing experimentation, or all of the above.

5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1964 Was The Decade's Best Year For Love Songs

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Thanks to the Beatles, the Shangri-Las, the Supremes, and the other artists on this list, 1964 pulled out all the stops when it came to love songs.

Musicians Who Scored Grammys After Their Bands Kicked Them Out

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Some artists who got fired not only achieved success afterward but sometimes equaled or surpassed the success of their original groups, Grammys included.

5 Rock Songs From 1965 That Sound Even Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Rock was on a tear in 1965, with timeless songs by legends such as The Who and Otis Redding sealing their place in history, and which resonate even more today.

What Happened To The Grateful Dead After Jerry Garcia's Death

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Deadheads mourned the loss of Jerry Garcia, but that wasn't the end of the band, nor the collection of songs that had become beloved by fans.

5 Rock Songs From 1964 That Sound Even Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Whether they were Buddy Holly covers, Beatles collaborations, or reimagining of old folk music, these rock songs from 1964 have become timeless classics.

Why 1963 And 1969 Were The Decade's Most Devastating Years For Music Fans

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:37:00 +0000

The music industry suffered two particularly harrowing blows in the 1960s when high-profile deaths occurred in both 1963 and 1969.

5 Flop Songs From The '60s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:07:00 +0000

The discovery of old music online by younger generations is a definite win. These five songs were flops in the '60s, but new fans love them.

5 Chart-Crushing Songs That Deserved To Flop

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0000

We aren't sure why these songs from acts like the Beatles and the Bee Gees managed to crack the top spot on the music charts, but they didn't deserve it.

In 1966, Wild Thing Became A Generation's Garage Rock Anthem — And It Happened By Accident

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:07:00 +0000

You know the tune and the lyrics, but "Wild Thing" wasn't written for the Troggs, yet the band managed to stumble into making it an iconic garage rock song.

4 Classic Rock Flops From 1960 That We Can't Help But Love

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:07:00 +0000

Even some of the biggest names in rock music flopped in the charts in 1960, but we've got a soft spot for their iconic, toe-tapping chart failures.

5 Rock Songs From 1966 That Sound Even Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0000

The Beatles, the Byrds, the Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan are among the artists who released songs in 1966 that have only gotten better with age.

5 Rock Songs From 1967 That Sound Even Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Rock music in 1967 was defined by innovative psychedelic music that influenced the Summer of Love. Some of the songs from that year are just as enjoyable today.

5 No. 1 Songs From 1965 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Year For Music

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:07:00 +0000

These songs from artists such as the Beatles, the Supremes, and the Beach Boys prove that, musically, the 1960s peaked halfway through the decade.

1968 Was The Biggest Flop Of The Decade For No. 1 Hits

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0000

While there were several songs you know and love to hit No. 1 in 1968, it was actually was the worst year of the 1960s as far as volume of No. 1 hits go.

5 Songs From 1968 That Define Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Patrick Moran) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Rock music went into the stratosphere during the 60s, but it 1968, a few changed history forever.

Classic Rockers Who Quit Struggling Bands Right Before They Hit The Fame Jackpot

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:07:00 +0000

Rush, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Clash, and Genesis all had members who quit before the struggling bands became famous rock stars.

5 Rock Songs From 1968 That Sound Even Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0000

In 1968, bands like the Rolling Stones, the Band, and Velvet Underground had different approaches to rock, but their songs from that year sound even cooler now.

This Classic Rock Band Narrowly Missed The No. 1 Spot So Many Times It Set A Record

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:37:00 +0000

A short-lived but prolific classic rock band made the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 five times, but never made it to No. 1, setting a unique record.