Classic Rock Riffs That Still Give Us Chills Every Time We Listen
These immortal riffs from the Doors, Led Zeppelin, Queen, and other legendary rock artists still haunt us in the best possible way.
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5 Songs From 1977 That Define Rock History
From a sports stadium favorite to a scathing indictment of the music industry's seedy underbelly, these rock songs from 1977 left a long-lasting legacy.
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'80s Rock Fizzled Out With These 5 Songs
With decades of hindsight, it's obvious that these five songs were integral in ushering out '80s rock, whose flash and lack of substance no longer resonated.
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'70s Songs For When You Wish You Could Turn Back Time To High School
Take a trip down memory lane with these legendary '70s tunes straight from your high school days, including tracks from Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon.
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Think You're A True Classic Rock History Buff? These 5 Little-Known Facts Will Put You To The Test
Which female rocker almost fronted Van Halen? Which guitarist is on the Woodstock poster but didn't play the show? Read on to elevate your rock trivia game.
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These 5 Songs Define '70s Yacht Rock
Yacht rock is hard to define, and it certainly wasn't called that when it emerged in the '70s, but we think these smooth, mellow tunes are its finest examples.
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Flop Songs That Derailed Rock Bands' Entire Careers
Even rock juggernauts like Duran Duran and the Beach Boys are capable of releasing a song so bad that their careers hit a wall, and sometimes permanently so.
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The Crow Possesses The Greatest Movie Soundtrack Of All Time, And It Isn't Even Close
The Brandon Lee movie "The Crow" is forever tied to his tragic death during filming, but the compilation of songs in the film make the soundtrack the best ever.
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In 1980, AC/DC's Brian Johnson Recorded An Underrated Jingle That His True Fans Will Appreciate Today
Before joining AC/DC, Brian Johnson sang the hardest-rocking jingle you will likely ever hear. The timing of job also helped him meet his future bandmates.
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5 Classic Rock Hits That Snagged The No. 1 Spot For Just One Week
Both legendary classic rock acts and more forgotten bands managed to snag the No. 1 spot on Billboard for a week with songs that rock fans will remember.
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These 5 Songs Defined '80s Southern Rock
Southern Rock emerged in the 1970s, and the '80s put their own stamp on it with bands like ZZ Top and 38 Special. These songs helped define 80s Southern rock.
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The Stranglers' Iconic Song Golden Brown Is Blowing Up On Instagram — But In 1982, US Charts Ignored It
"Golden Brown" started doing the rounds on Instagram in 2025, and while The Stranglers' whimsical tune was a hit in the U.K in 1982, the U.S. barely noticed.
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Popular '80s Songs About Work Every Boomer Can Relate To
From Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" to Dolly Parton's "9 to 5," these tracks capture the frustrations and pressures of working life in the 1980s.
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5 Songs From 1974 That Made Rock History
Each year has produced songs that have charted the course of rock history, and this is especially true of 1974, thanks to artists from David Bowie to Kiss.
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The 5 Most Timeless Southern Rock Songs About Love
Practically every music genre has its fair share of love songs, but how does Southern rock stack up? Here are five love songs in this style that still resonate.
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80s Hits With The Worst Vocals
Hit songs aren't made by vocals alone, in fact, '80s songs by Gary Numan, Bananarama, the Human League, Biz Markie, and GN'R did well despite subpar singing.
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This Toxic Love Song Was The First-Ever Modern No. 1 In 1958
A huge TV star made this tune about a cavalier ladies' man who meets his match the first Billboard Hot 100 chart topper, but its songwriter might surprise you.
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Paul Simon Held The No. 1 Spot On Valentine's Day 50 Years Ago With A Totally Ironic Hit
You might think a No. 1 hit on Valentine's Day would be all roses and hearts, but in 1976, Paul Simon's hit single spoke to a different side of relationships.
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Rebellious High School Hits From The '70s That Will Have Boomers Mad At Their Parents All Over Again
Teenaged rebellion is something all generations have in common, and these hits from the '70s will take boomers back to their door-slamming high school days.
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Real Classic Rock Fans Have These Power Ballads Tattooed On Their Hearts
Rock's power ballads aren't wallflowers and never belong in the shadows — they're bombastic declarations of our most primal emotions, good or bad.
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This '90s Anthem By Pearl Jam Was Born From Eddie Vedder's Stunning Family Secret
Pearl Jam's lyrics are often understated, which makes it hard to connect this song to Vedder's troubled family history.
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'70s Rock Icons That Tarnished Their Own Legacy
From hateful words to a few stolen chords and even crashing a car with drugs and a gun, these '70s rock stars found that their reputation wasn't invulnerable.
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5 Love Songs From The '80s That Sound Even More Emotional Today
There is no shortage of love songs from the '80s, but these selections from The Smiths and Sade (and others) are sure to create the perfect mood.
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5 David Bowie Songs That Sound Even Cooler Today
We've selected 5 David Bowie tunes that will be sure to show up on your playlists from here on out — because they just grow cooler with time.
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High School Hits From The '50s Millennials Should Check Out ASAP
The '50s was the decade teens became important as a cohort, and early rock catered to them. For a fun history lesson, Millennials should check out these hits.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From The '70s That Are Worth A Head-Turning Amount Of Money
While the '70s may be long gone, the music lives on, and is still making money for artists today. Can you name these five popular all-time money-making hits?
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The Rolling Stones Performed A 1964 Jingle That Everyone Can Still Rock Out To Today
Before they were big, the Rolling Stones performed a few popular brand jingles to pay the bills. Here's one so good you'll want to dance along with it today.
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