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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Legendary B-Sides That Made Rock Music History
B-sides were often included as an afterthought, but some did better than the lead single, became foundational to rock history, and even began the genre itself.
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Musicians Over 60 Who Are Still Rocking Hard As Ever
From Mick Jagger to Iggy Pop, these rockers decided long ago that retirement is for chumps. For them, tours and studio albums are preferable to quiet vacations.
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5 Underrated Classic Rock Songs Only Generation Jones Truly Gets
Maybe it's true that you had to be there, but Generation Jones lived it, and that's why they truly get these underrated songs from Steely Dan and others.
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The Beatles Achieved This Unbelievable Milestone In 1964 At The Height Of Their Fame
In 1964 the Beatles had taken the U.S. by storm, reaching an unbelievable milestone that no other band has ever achieved. Here's how they did it.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1966 Was The Decade's Best Year For Folk Rock
Folk rock reached its peak in 1966, thanks to hit songs like Simon & Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence" and the Mamas & the Papas' "Monday, Monday."
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5 Classic Rock Songs Everyone Thinks Hit No. 1 — But Never Did
Some songs are so popular that you'd swear they had to be a No. 1 hit, but songs like "Dancing in the Dark" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" never topped Billboard.
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The 5 Best Bob Dylan Songs That Aren't Blowin' In The Wind
Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" put him on the map, but he's had many other great songs, especially in the '60s and '70s. Here are some of Dylan's best.
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James Taylor's Hit Love Songs Are The Definition Of Timeless
Though they were all first released in the 1970s, James Taylor's explorations and confessions of love feel like they could've been written at any time.
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Rock Bands Who Lost Their Keyboardists To Mega-Successful Artists
Rock bands like Refugee and Chicken Shack had a chance at superstardom with a virtuoso keyboardist on board, until they were lured away by bigger fish.
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4 Flop Musicians From The '70s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
Younger generations have uncovered some undoubtedly talented singers and songwriters from the '70s that are reaching new successes in the 2020s.
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The 5 Most Underrated Soft Rock Songs Of The '70s
There's a lot to love in '70s music, and though some of the tracks found reasonable success, there are a few that deserve just a bit more.
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Bob Dylan's 1965 Classic Never Hit No. 1 — But It Became A Cultural Touchstone Anyway
Rolling Stone has called it the greatest song of all time, but this timeless Bob Dylan classic never made it to the top of the Billboard chart.
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5 Songs From 1983 That Define Rock History
1983 was a pivotal year in rock history, with songs from the Police, Def Leppard, Michael Jackson, and more setting the stage for new trends and subgenres.
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5 Classic Rock Podcasts Even Tech-Averse Boomers Will Appreciate
There are millions of podcasts out there, and while younger generations are bigger consumers of this type of media, older folks are now tuning in.
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5 Flop Love Songs From The '80s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
The 1980s were awash with love songs, but some fell by the wayside until younger cohorts discovered them through social media, streaming, or popular TV shows.
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Tours That Destroyed Iconic Rock Bands
There have been tours that were responsible for the destruction of many groups, whether it be due to the internal tensions boiling over or a real-life tragedy.
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5 Times Rock Songs Made Movie Scenes Drop-Dead Electrifying
The best soundtracks can make movies even more unforgettable. These are some of the most iconic rock songs that take movie scenes to a new height.
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5 Rock Songs From The '50s That Were Ahead Of Their Time
Rock 'n' roll as we know it was born in the '50s, but even in those trailblazing times, musicians such as Chuck Berry and Janis Martin were charting new waters.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1989 Was The Decade's Best Year For Power Ballads
The 1980s were never going to go out quietly, and from Bad English to Sheriff, 1989 went peak power ballad to see that decadent decade into the 1990s.
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Rock Legends With Zero No. 1 Hits
During rock's zenith of cultural and commercial importance in the latter third of the 20th century, some legends failed to gain a No. 1 hit.
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5 Classic Love Songs That Were Once Banned From The Radio
Radio stations once acted like moral gatekeepers, and kept now-classic racy love songs from musicians such as the Rolling Stones from our delicate ears.
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