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His Studio Albums Weren't Selling. Then He Made One Of The Best Live Albums Ever

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Some of the most iconic musicians in history had to put in years of work to make it big, including one of the best-selling artists in the 1970s.

5 Of The Most Beautiful Voices In Soft Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:07:00 +0000

From Karen Carpenter to Celine Dion, these soft rock singers are known for beautiful voices that helped produce some of the genre's biggest hits.

5 Drum Solos We Wish We Could Hear Again For The First Time

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Here are five classic drum solos that not only pack a major punch, but make us wish we could experience hearing them for the first time again.

The Iconic Punk Band You Didn't Know Was Influenced By Bubblegum Pop

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0000

While bubblegum pop and punk may seem worlds apart, bubblegum pop actually helped shape the sound of one of the most iconic punk bands of all time.

The 5 Albums Of 1970 With The Most Hit Singles

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:07:00 +0000

From Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young to Stevie Wonder and more, let's look back at five 1970 albums that rocked the charts with multiple hit singles.

In July 1965, On Venice Beach, One Encounter Changed The Doors Forever

staff@grunge.com (Daryl Nelson) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0000

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.

The Greatest Self-Taught Drummers In Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:07:00 +0000

These rock drummers are not only legendary for their contributions to the genre, but for more or less learning how to play the instrument on their own.

1979 No. 1, Featured In A Credit Card Commercial Years Later, Topped The Charts 47 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0000

One of Michael Jackson's first big hits reached No. 1 47 years ago in 1979. In 2018, the dance-floor favorite was repurposed for a Capital One commercial.

Not Edison Lighthouse, Not White Plains: Tony Burrows' Other Group That Time Forgot

staff@grunge.com (Alia Ayoubi) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:07:00 +0000

In the 1970s, Tony Burrows was the power behind the throne for several whimsical hits, and was again consigned to the studio for this bubblegum group.

The 5 Most Romantic Duets Of The '70s

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Love was definitely in the air in the '70s. These five romantic duets capture the magic of love through vocal chemistry that tugs at the heart strings.

1977 Disco No. 1, Which Outperformed The John Williams Original, Topped The Charts 49 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (Alia Ayoubi) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0000

It takes talent to listen to a John Williams score and think, "I can do better." And as far as the charts were concerned, Meco Monardo did exactly that in 1977.

Is Steely Dan Really Yacht Rock? The Debate Rages On

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:07:00 +0000

A reductive term, or useful shorthand for the band's polished sound? Donald Fagen refuses the term with prejudice, while Walter Becker found it amusing.

Classic Rock Artists Whose One Big Hit Was Actually A Cover

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:07:00 +0000

From Jimi Hendrix to Janis Joplin, these classic rock legends only scored one major hit, and they were covering another artist's song.

1975 No. 1, Featuring Backing Vocals From Elton John, Jumped To The Top Of The Charts 51 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0000

In the mid-'70s, Neil Sedaka was enjoying a resurgence of popularity, and an assist from Elton John with some unexpected airplay drove this hit to No. 1.

1974 Soft Rock No. 1, Connected To Several Grease Tunes, Topped The Charts 52 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0000

In the early '70s, Olivia Newton-John was just warming up for an acclaimed career, and her first chart-topper got the ball rolling towards superstardom.

5 Of The Most Beautiful Voices In Yacht Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Michael McDonald's smooth, soulful, baritone is one of the most beautiful voices in yacht rock history, among a few tender tenors and even one female singer.

1976 No. 1, A Disco-Inspired Version Of Beethoven, Popped To The Top 50 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0000

In 1976, Walter Murphy, a composer for TV and film, created a Beethoven-inspired disco song that unexpectedly climbed the charts to the No. 1 spot.

5 Disco Hits That Were Way Bigger Outside The US

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0000

For the latter half of the '70s, disco reigned supreme. Then the genre disappeared. Here are artists who got people on the dance floor in other countries.

1972 Country-Pop No. 1, Penned By Elvis' Hit Songwriter, Hit The Top Of The Charts 54 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0000

After writing hit songs for Elvis, Mac Davis wanted a solo career. After a few false starts, his cautionary tune hit the pop-chart jackpot in the fall of 1972.

These Rare '70s Albums Are Now A Collector's Jackpot

staff@grunge.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Rarity is a typical selling point of many sought-after LPs, but a small handful of '70s records are rare for a reason you'd probably never guess.