The 5 Best Soft Rock Solos Of The '70s
Soft rock is a genre of different sonic textures, pairing heartfelt songwriting with some of the best rock solos ever — and of the '70s, in particular.
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Quote Of The Day By Bruce Springsteen: 'You Have To Come To Grips With ...'
Bruce Springsteen has always advocated for the best version of the U.S, and in the year after 9/11, he said that despite the "horrors," there is always hope.
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Classic Covers That Became Hits Decades After The Originals
These four classic songs found new life through unforgettable cover renditions that became even more famous than the artists’ original versions.
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The 5 Longest Rock Songs Of The '60s Actually Worth The Runtime
Rock fans understand that some of the longer songs from the '60s were totally worth the runtime, including "The End," "Voodoo Chile," and "Hey Jude."
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5 Creedence Clearwater Revival Songs That Prove 1969 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
All of Creedence Clearwater Revival's seven albums fall within a mere four years, from 1968 to their official breakup in 1972, but one year was their best ever.
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The Rock Album You Are, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Astrology goes a lot deeper than just the day you were born, and we've dug deep for the rock album that most represents each zodiac sign.
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Quote Of The Day By John Mellencamp: 'I'm Looking For Trouble ...'
John Mellencamp truly hit the big time in 1982, but he eventually soured on pop music, wanting to challenge himself more as an artist and musician.
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Beatles White Album Songs To Skip On A Relisten
While the Beatles' discography might seem without flaw, not everything they have touched is a must-listen — yes, even the White Album is not immune to this.
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The Best Classic Rock Hits That Still Get Boomers In Their Dancing Shoes
Classic rock hits like "The Boys Are Back in Town" and "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" are still great for getting boomers out on the dance floor.
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The 5 Best Duets Between Female Rockers
From punk to blues to folk rock, here are five stunning duets from female team-ups such as Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez and Bonnie Raitt and Ruth Brown.
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Rock Songs You Didn't Know Were Inspired By Church Music
You might not know it, but a wide range of Christian musical traditions have shown up in an equally wide range of "secular" rock songs, often covertly.
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The 5 Longest No. 1 Song Streaks In Classic Rock Music History
Classic rock artists like the Beatles, Three Dog Night, Joan Jett, and these others had No. 1 songs for some of the longest streaks in rock history.
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5 Of The Shortest Guitar Solos In Rock History — And The Catchiest
Some great guitarists have learned to craft licks that are catchy, serve the song, and even act as one of its highlights without overstaying its welcome.
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This Lively 1978 No 1, Which Led To A Best New Artist Grammy, Topped Charts 48 Years Ago Today
Powered by an extremely funky and confident bass line and guitar riff, this 1978 Billboard smash will still get people dancing today.
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Quote Of The Day By Elvis Presley: 'To Judge A Man By His Weakest Link Or Deed Is Like ...'
Elvis' story — the triumphs and tragedies of a poor kid becoming the biggest of stars, only to be swept away by it all — is the story of how rock 'n' roll.
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5 Journey Songs That Prove 1981 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
1981 saw the release of Journey's seventh studio album, "Escape," which gave us timeless hits such as "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Open Arms."
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5 Classic Rock Hits That Were Way Bigger Outside The US
The Runaways, Cheap Trick, Sparks, and more all recorded singles that were far more popular in Japan or Europe than they were here in America.
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The Bee Gees' 5 Best Instrumental Breaks Prove They're More Than Their Harmonies
The Bee Gees are heavily associated with those intricate harmonies, but they also have some stellar instrumental breaks across their discography.
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5 Classic Rock Hits With Emotional Breakdowns That Hit Even Harder Today
No art form gets us in our feelings more than music, and the emotional breakdowns in songs like Pearl Jam's "Black" and Nazareth's "Love Hurts" still hit hard.
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Born 83 Years Ago Today, This Rock Mastermind Was Once The Highest-Grossing Solo Artist
Happy 83rd birthday to Roger Waters, whose solo tour after leaving Pink Floyd, "The Wall Live," became the highest-grossing concert tour ever at the time.
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5 Led Zeppelin Songs That Prove 1969 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
Led Zeppelin had an incredible career, which makes picking a best year especially difficult, and a few strong contenders are in the running.
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Not The Earwigs, Not His Solo Career: Alice Cooper's Supergroup That's Still Rocking
Alice Cooper could have rested on his laurels, but a collaboration with a Hollywood superstar and Aerosmith legend continues to go from strength to strength.
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4 Rock Album Dedications That Hit Even Harder Today
Bands like AC/DC and Pink Floyd continued on after losing members, but they never forgot them and even paid homage to their lost friends.
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5 Classic Albums That Define Yacht Rock
Yacht rock is smooth, R&B-inflected soft rock that sailed (mostly) from California to take the charts by storm from the mid-'70s to early '80s.
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5 Unfinished Songs That Prove A Demo Doesn't Need A Final Cut To Hit Hard
When high-caliber musicians like George Harrison and Lou Reed make demos, sometimes their raw, unpolished versions hit harder than the final cuts.
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Rolling Stone Readers Called Him The Second-Best Frontman Ever — He Was Born 80 Years Ago Today
This vocal powerhouse and absolute legend of rock, named the second-best frontman by Rolling Stone, was born September 5, 1946, 80 years ago today.
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The 5 Best Songs With Epic Drum Solos At The Beginning
When drum solos fall short, they become meandering, pointless bathroom breaks. With so much at stake, it becomes all the gutsier to put a drum solo out front.
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