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  • Led Zeppelin posing for band photo

    Led Zeppelin Refused To Release This 1971 Song As A Single — It Defined A Generation Anyway

    Led Zeppelin released several singles, but they insisted that this generation-defining song from 1971 only be released as an album track on their fourth record.

    By Richard Milner 1 day ago Read More
  • Members of Jefferson Airplane performing outside 1989

    Bands Whose Reunions Were Total Flops

    For fame, cash, or both, these legendary bands were lured back into reuniting, but flopped due to old animosities, changing tastes, and the ravages of time.

    By Sarah Crocker 1 day ago Read More
  • black and white Elvis Costello portrait from 1978

    5 Critically Adored Elvis Costello Songs That Never Reached No. 1

    Elvis Costello is an icon with an enormous fan base, but he's never had a No. 1 hit in the U.S. or U.K. -- not even with these five critically acclaimed songs.

    By Patrick Moran 1 day ago Read More
  • Neil Diamond in 1968 posing with hands folded on an acoustic guitar

    Neil Diamond Wrote A 1966 No. 1 Hit For The Monkees That Is Still One Of Their Catchiest Songs

    One of the Monkees most catchy and enduring songs was written by none other than Neil Diamond. The track was a No. 1 hit for seven weeks in 1966.

    By Brian Boone 2 days ago Read More
  • Simon & Garfunkel perform in 1966

    5 Simon & Garfunkel Hits That Prove They Were The Ultimate Duo Of The '60s

    Simon & Garfunkel have a stacked catalogue of unforgettable tracks that prove they just about lapped every other pair in the '60s.

    By Andrew Dirst 2 days ago Read More
  • Debbie Harry in the 1980s

    The Unexpected Jobs These Rock Stars Held Before Their Careers Exploded

    A visual effects designer, a welder, and a Playboy Bunny were the jobs that rockers from Tool, Black Sabbath, and Blondie held before their careers took off.

    By Scheenagh Harrington 2 days ago Read More
  • Paul McCartney singing into microphone while playing bass

    Not Paul McCartney, Not Elton John: This Act Scored The Most No. 1 Hits Of The '70s

    As far as No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 are concerned, there's one group that racked up the most in the '70s, beating out larger-than-life stars.

    By Richard Milner 3 days ago Read More
  • mick jagger staring ahead on the set of performance

    Rock Musicians Who Appeared In Iconic '70s Movies

    A couple of generations ago, celebrities had their lanes — which made it fresh and exciting to see a rock star taking on a movie role.

    By Chris Turner-Neal 3 days ago Read More
  • Pete Townshend of The Who jumping while playing guitar on stage

    5 Songs That Prove 1971 Was The Best Year For High School Hits

    1971 saw the release of David Bowie's "Changes," The Who's "Baba O'Riley," and other songs that perfectly captured high schoolers' coming-of-age experiences.

    By Amy Beeman 3 days ago Read More
  • Jimmy Buffett performs in New York City in 2018

    5 Songs Every Boomer Needs For Their Vacation Playlist

    You can probably guess that "Margaritaville" is on this list, but we've got some left-field choices from the likes of Bob Dylan that might surprise you.

    By Andrew Dirst 4 days ago Read More
  • Mick Jagger onstage at Altamont Free Concert

    The Absolute Worst Concert Performances Of The 1960s

    In the '60s, rock concerts were new, and participants were still trying to figure them out. The inherent danger and rebelliousness of the genre didn't help.

    By Brian Boone 4 days ago Read More
  • Black and white photo of Nancy Wilson playing guitar in concert

    These 5 Female Guitarists Of The '70s Are Criminally Underrated

    There were relatively few women playing guitar during the '70s, and the few that did emerge were largely underrated and overshadowed by their male counterparts.

    By Brent Furdyk 4 days ago Read More
  • Billy Joel singing into microphone

    5 Classic Rock Lyrics That Would Actually Make Perfect Wedding Vows

    Classic rock songwriters also serve as modern poets with a knack for capturing the perfect sentiments to share at the altar.

    By Steven Luna 4 days ago Read More
  • Little Richard performing at piano

    5 Rock Songs From 1958 That Sound Even Cooler Today

    The year 1958 was a time when many rock 'n' roll pioneers were firing on all cylinders, releasing all-time classics that have aged like fine wine.

    By S. Flannagan 5 days ago Read More
  • A press photo of David Allan Coe wearing a cowboy hat.

    5 David Allan Coe Outlaw Country Lyrics That Shred As Hard As Classic Rock

    David Allan Coe has a controversial legacy and plenty of country songs with lyrics that shred as hard as any in classic rock. Here's a look at five of them.

    By Mark Gurarie 6 days ago Read More
  • Linda Ronstadt smiling by mic on stage

    5 Rock Musicians Who Experimented With '70s Country — And Nailed It

    Country and rock have been bedfellows since the '50s, but these '70s artists, from Jerry Garcia to Neil Young, blended the genres to create pure magic.

    By Mark Gurarie 7 days ago Read More
  • Etta James sitting on chair and smiling on stage

    5 Love Songs From 1960 That Sound Even Sweeter Today

    While each decade of the 20th century has produced some lovely love songs, certain songs from 1960 stand out as sweeter than ever.

    By Richard Milner 7 days ago Read More
  • Ronnie Spector poses for a photo

    5 One-Hit Wonder Love Songs From The '60s That Still Have Us Head Over Heels

    Some of the best and most enduring love songs of the '60s came from musicians who never found the same success again.

    By Chris Condry 8 days ago Read More
  • Close up of Robert Smith from The Cure

    5 Classic Rock Songs That Take Gen Xers Back To Their First Kiss

    These classic love songs from the Cure, Mazzy Star, INXS, Journey, and the Smiths may bring back the nostalgia of a first kiss for gen xers.

    By S. Flannagan 9 days ago Read More
  • Captain & Tennille hugging for camera

    5 Classic Rock Songs Boomers Would Rather Forget

    Even though the best of boomer music earns them bragging rights over other generations, the worst of it is annoying, overplayed, overrated, and best forgotten.

    By Richard Milner 9 days ago Read More
  • The Fifth Dimension 1969

    5 Classic Rock Songs From 1969 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Summer For Music

    The counterculture movement, a runaway Broadway hit, and rousing protest songs came together to make the last summer of the 1960s its best for classic rock.

    By Patrick Moran 9 days ago Read More
  • The Beatles play The Ed Sullivan Show

    Iconic Moments That Changed Rock History Forever

    Over the course of rock history, certain individuals and their acts stand out as the most important ones that created and defined the genre.

    By Brian Boone 10 days ago Read More
  • Black and white portrait of the Eagles

    The Eagles Dominated The '70s With Ease — These 5 No. 1 Hits Are Proof

    Blending country and rock with soulful harmonies, the Eagles racked up an enviable string of five No. 1 hits, spanning from 1975 to 1979.

    By Brent Furdyk 10 days ago Read More
  • Prince wearing a white turtleneck and jacket with sunglasses while performing

    The Final Performance Of These Legendary Acts

    The most legendary acts had quite a run, but even for them, the party had to wind down eventually, culminating in one final show.

    By Mike Floorwalker 10 days ago Read More
  • Bruce Springsteen with E Street Band performing on stage

    5 Classic Rock Songs From 1973 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Summer For Music

    There's plenty to like about classic rock from 1973, but that summer was truly legendary, with Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, and others turning up the heat.

    By Steven Luna 10 days ago Read More
  • Neil Young on stage in 2019 singing and playing guitar.

    5 Neil Young Songs Only True Fans Will Appreciate

    Dig through Neil Young albums ranging from 1973 to 2012 and beyond, and you'll find decades of songs that will always beguile and blow fans' minds.

    By Mark Gurarie 10 days ago Read More
  • Mick Jagger singing into a microphone during a Rolling Stones concert

    The 5 Best Classic Rock Album Covers Of The '70s

    Classic rock cover albums often became part of the overall experience — to the point that the designs of album covers themselves emerging an art form.

    By Brent Furdyk 10 days ago Read More
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