The 5 Best Classic Rock Songs That Tell Complete Stories
We've been treated over the years to music that invites us all to listen to a story — whether inspired by real events or sprung from the imagination.
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Quote Of The Day By Barry Manilow: 'That's What I Had Done And That's ...'
Born in 1943, Barry Manilow was in his 30s by the time his career as a piano-playing, songwriting, melancholy balladeer of love songs took him to superstardom.
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Classic Rock Songs That Are Actually Solo Tracks In Disguise
Some classic rock songs hit wax and record stores bearing the name of a band that didn't have much to do with the song listed on the label.
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The 5 Best David Bowie Collabs Every Music Fan Should Know
From Queen to Trent Reznor, these five electric David Bowie collaborations brought music legends together to create some unforgettable songs.
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Jackson Browne's 1972 Breakthrough Hit Features 2 Rock Legends Hidden In Plain Sight
If the background harmonies on the lead single from Jackson Browne's debut album sound familiar, there's a really good reason for that.
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5 Rock Songs You Didn't Know Were Based On Books
Songs like Elton John's "Rocket Man," Rush's "2112," and Nirvana's "Scentless Apprentice" come with literary pedigrees that might surprise you.
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Quote Of The Day By Chris Cornell: 'I've Never Had Any Understanding Of Why ...'
Awards and critical acclaim followed Chris Cornell, but it was obvious that none of that mattered to him. For him, it was all about the music.
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Grace Slick Wrote This Song In 1967 — Decades Later, A Box Office Flop Won A New Generation
Despite being released in the '60s, a song performed by Jefferson Airplane drew attention once more after being used in this film over 50 years later.
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Brian Wilson Called Her The Voice Behind Rock's Greatest Record — She Was Born 83 Years Ago Today
Brian Wilson was very impressed by this sensational singer, who left a lasting legacy and a hall of fame career that leaves her in the GOAT conversation.
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The No. 1 Rolling Stones Song That Inspired One Of ZZ Top's Signature Hits
If you've heard this ZZ Top song and felt it sounded like something out of The Rolling Stones' mind, it's because it was heavily inspired by the English band.
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Forgotten American Bands That Chased The British Invasion — And Won Big On The Charts
Meet the forgotten American bands that borrowed from the British Invasion’s sound and style. They successfully transformed imitation into chart-topping success.
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The 5 Best Male Duets
From chart-topping ballads to dance hall hits, we're rounding up five unforgettable male duets that unite legendary singers with distinctive voices.
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The 1967 Classic Rock Album That's So Much Cooler Today
In the 1960s, a pioneering rock band teamed up with the era's most celebrated avant-garde artist, producing an album that paved the way for modern rock.
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Rock Producers With The Most Billboard Hits Of The '70s
Producers are the unsung heroes of the classic rock world, and these four ushered a stunning number of hits onto the Billboard Hot 100 in the '70s.
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One Of Neil Peart's Most Beloved Drum Solos Was Made Up On The Spot
If any drummer could improvise his way out of a momentary rut, it was Neil Peart, which is exactly what he did in a solo from one of Rush's best-known songs.
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David Bowie Songs You Didn't Know Were Inspired By George Orwell's 1984
David Bowie was so inspired by George Orwell's "1984" that he hoped to write a TV musical based on it. Instead, he recorded these songs on "Diamond Dogs."
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The Unexpected Disneyland Concert That Created One Of Rock History's Biggest Bands
One of the biggest bands of the '70s got its start as Linda Ronstadt's backing band when she played Disneyland's Grad-Nite in 1971. Here's how it happened.
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5 Best Duets In Classic Rock History
Take two classic rock giants, such as David Bowie and Mick Jagger, put them together, and what do you get? Magic, that's what, and these are the best examples.
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The 5 Best Rock Drum Solos Of The '60s
The 1960s were incredibly fertile years for musical experimentation, where drummers like these really pushed the boundaries of what rock and roll sounded like.
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The No. 1 Song On August 16, 1992 Sounds Even More Nostalgic Today
With gorgeous doo-wop harmonies and slick hip-hop production, the No. 1 song from August 16, 1992 is a timeless, nostalgic classic.
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Quote Of The Day By Cher: 'I Always Thought Of Myself As A Bumper Car 'Cause ...'
Over Cher's career, she has keenly picked up on musical and cultural trends and run with them while also pioneering many of her own.
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Legendary Bands That Really Did Start In Somebody's Garage
Everyone knows the trope of starting a band in a garage. Well, these legendary bands are the reason that trope exists. Remember that when your neighbor is loud.
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Commonly Misunderstood Elton John Lyrics You May Be Singing Wrong
There's no doubt Elton John is a musical genius, but his words can be a tad hard to understand sometimes. Here are some of his famous lyrics fans often mishear.
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The 1964 Van Morrison Song Patti Smith Turned Into A Punk Rock Classic
Patti Smith was at the vanguard of punk rock in the '70s, yet one of her most iconic songs from 1975 was a reinterpreted and since much-covered '60s classic.
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5 Top Rock Music Producers Who Had Hit Careers As Performers
Sometimes, if you want a job done right, you've got to do it yourself. Such was the drive behind such producer-performers as Dave Grohl and Jimmy Page.
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The No. 1 Song On August 15, 1991 Sounds Even More Devoted Today
The No. 1 song on August 15, 1991 was part of a movie soundtrack, reflecting the relationship between the titular rogue and his love.
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Commonly Misunderstood Folk Rock Lyrics You May Be Singing Wrong
The technical term for a misheard lyric or phrase is "mondegreen," and you can find plenty folk rock songs that you've probably been singing wrong.
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