Rockers Who Went Electronic Before It Was Cool — And Changed The Game
Rockers usually don't shy away from experimenting. By adding an electronic element, these musicians influenced the rock genre for decades to come.
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5 Hits That Prove 1976 Was The Decade's Best Year For Breakup Songs
So many songs from 1976 define rock history, but not every tune that year was filled with good vibes — some addressed one of life's most painful situations.
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5 Classic Rock Hits You Had No Idea Are Actually Covers
We all enjoy a good cover, but some of our most beloved rock hits, from legends such as George Harrison and Santana, have long masqueraded as originals.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From 1994 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Summer For Music
If you weren't there for the summer of 1994, you missed out, but you can still rock out to some of the best songs that came out of that summer season.
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The 5 Best Monkees Songs That Aren't I'm A Believer
Looking back at the Monkees, one song immediately springs to mind: "I'm a Believer." Yet it was by no means the group's sole smash.
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The 5 Best Songs That Nail '70s Power Pop
Tightly packed and efficient music, power pop in the '70s harkened back to the early days of rock 'n' roll with its simple instrumentation.
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Influential Rock Albums That Only Earned Gold Or Platinum Decades After Their Release
It took years, even decades, for some of the top rock albums of all time to sell 500,000 or 1 million copies and get accolades from the RIAA.
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5 Love Songs From 1980 That Sound Even Sweeter Today
Some say that time makes the heart grow fonder, and we think these 1980 love songs from icons such as Billy Joel deftly pluck our heartstrings in modern times.
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5 Signs From 2026 That Prove Classic Rock Will Never Die
Things like classic rock bands selling out the Sphere and Gen Z buying classic rock records are a few of the signs that prove the genre is here to stay.
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In 1969, Bob Dylan Wrote A Masterful Song That Artists Lined Up To Cover
Bob Dylan's music has been extensively covered, but one particular tune had dozens of artists, from Isaac Hayes to Neil Diamond, crafting their own versions.
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'70s Bands Whose Original Members Are All Still With Us In 2026
Not very many of the 1970s' biggest bands are still active, let alone with the same lineup they had in their heyday. Yet some original members are still alive.
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'60s Rock Icons Who Walked Away From Their Careers
These 1960s rock icons may have had successful careers, but they each ultimately decided to walk away from their onstage careers for a multitude of reasons.
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5 Modern Bands That Sound Ripped From The Classic Rock Era
If you love classic rock but want to hear some fresh songs, check out modern bands like the Lemon Twigs, the Sheepdogs, and Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats.
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In 1975, David Bowie Nabbed His First No. 1 Hit In The US With Help From This Beatle
David Bowie had never even cracked the top 10 in the U.S. before he went all the way to No. 1 in September of 1975, with a song he co-wrote with an ex-Beatle.
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Bob Dylan Quotes On Music Every True Fan Will Appreciate
Bob Dylan doesn't just woo listeners with deftly crafted poetic insights when singing — he also leaves his mark when speaking in interviews.
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Cat Stevens' Best-Charting Single In 1972 Was Originally Just 40 Seconds Long
Cat Stevens had to bring in legendary prog-rock keyboardist Rick Wakeman of the band Yes to help him stretch the song into a viable single.
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Billy Idol's Only No. 1 Hit Turned This 1968 Toe-Tapper Into A Rock Anthem
In 1987, British pop-punk icon Billy Idol scored his first (and only) U.S. chart-topper with an energetic cover of a 1960s party-rock classic.
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Bob Dylan's Biographer Says The Icon Crowned This 1966 Epic Song His Best
Bob Dylan is known as a private person, and while his favorite from his vast catalog may be a surprise, his biographer found out the deeply personal reason why.
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Guitar Legends Who Didn't Start Out On The Instrument That Made Them Famous
Guitar legends like Eddie Van Halen and Prince learned piano before picking up guitars, and these other guitar luminaries started out on other instruments too.
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These Classic Rock Songs Were Banned From Radio — Yet Still Became No. 1 Hits
Censorship is nothing new, but it doesn't always have the desired effect. These classic rock songs went to No. 1 despite being banned from radio.
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5 Bob Dylan Songs We'd Trade The World To Hear Again For The First Time
We'd love to recapture the magic of hearing Dylan classics like "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" and "Like a Rolling Stone" for the very first time.
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Classic Rock Artists Who Scored Their First No. 1 Hit After Turning 40
Big acts like Meat Loaf, Aerosmith, and these others had hits early in their careers, but never saw the No. 1 spot on Billboard until after they were 40.
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5 Flop Folk Rock Songs That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
Folk rock broke out in the 1960s, and some songs slipped under the radar, taking years to become popular thanks to younger generations.
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The 5 Best John Denver Songs That Aren't Take Me Home, Country Roads
Among all of John Denver's music, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" became his signature tune that he'll be forever tied to — but he has other great tunes.
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10 Strange But True Stories From 1970s Rock
The rock scene in the 1970s was hedonistic on its quiet days, but from snake auditions to intercepted coffins, it sometimes got unbelievably outlandish.
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5 Classic Rock Songs Every Boomer Needs On Their Workout Playlist
Gym-going baby boomers don't have to subject themselves to the kind of headache-inducing stuff that populates today's Billboard charts.
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The Monkees' Massive No. 1 Hit In 1967 Was A Complete Accident
The Monkees scored four No. 1 albums in 1967, as well as one massive Billboard Hot 100 hit — but it was never supposed to happen.
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