5 Musicians Whose Grandkids Picked Up The Mic Where They Left Off
Many rock stars have offspring that followed in their footsteps to embrace the family business, and occasionally, it's happened with their grandchildren too.
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The Most Unexpected Career Moves In Music History
Musicians get bored, have secondary interests, and hear the whispers of mischievous demons like anyone else, and sometimes they make unexpected career moves.
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5 Hits That Prove 1967 Was The Decade's Best Year For Psychedelic Rock
These five songs from 1967 from bands like the Doors, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, and The Who really prove that 1967 was a stellar year for psychedelic rock.
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5 Cat Stevens Songs That Prove 1971 Was The Best Year Of His Career
In 1971, Cat Stevens broke through in a big way and climbed the charts with "Wild World," "Peace Train," "Moonshadow," and more.
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Commonly Misunderstood Classic Rock Lyrics You May Be Singing Wrong
We've all gotten song lyrics wrong from time to time, but these classic rock songs are the most commonly misheard.
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Music Icons Who Overcame Difficult Childhoods
The history of popular music shows us that in many cases, some of the world's biggest stars have had to deal with difficult early lives.
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5 Rock Videos From The '80s Every Late Boomer Will Immediately Recognize
The '80s saw the rise of truly creative and expertly directed rock videos, and late boomers were treated to some of the most memorable MTV debuts ever seen.
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Bob Dylan's 1-Word Answer To Writing Blowin' In The Wind In 10 Minutes Is So On-Brand
It's said that Bob Dylan wrote "Blowin' in the Wind" in just 10 minutes. When asked about whether that is true, his answer was classic Dylan.
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1969 Changed Rock Forever — Woodstock Was Just The Headline
Woodstock was not the only massive event that shook up rock history that took place in 1969. As the world changed, so too did the music we listened to.
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5 Times Rock Songs Made TV Scenes Pop
When the right song is chosen to soundtrack a TV show, it can really cut to a viewer's emotional core and bring the scene to the next level.
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5 Hits That Prove 1965 Was The Decade's Best Year For Blues Rock
The rise of blues rock in the 1960s propelled acts like Otis Redding and the Rolling Stones to legendary status, and 1965 was the emerging genre's zenith.
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This 1981 Song By Kenny Rogers Is His Most Romantic By Far
Though romance was, of course, a category Rogers dabbled in plenty across his memorable catalog, no song reached the supreme heights of one particular song.
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Musicians Who Lost Their Backup Singers To Mega-Successful Solo Careers
Working as a backup singer, helping other musicians realize their dreams and artistic visions, moved some singers into a new level of fame.
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The Most Devastating Days In Rock History
The history of rock 'n' roll is littered with tragedies like horrific accidents, murders, acts of self-harm, addiction, and much more.
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5 One-Hit Wonder Songs From The '70s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
With enough cultural relevance, a track can even be a hit indefinitely — if not commercially, then at least in the hearts of new generations.
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6 Vinyl Records You Shouldn't Pass Up At Thrift Stores And Estate Sales
The next time you hit an estate sale or a thrift shop, it might pay to look for one of these increasingly rare LPs from Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, and more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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