When recording the legendary 1977 Fleetwood Mac album "Rumours," Stevie Nicks soured on a last-minute substitution, but was given a bleak choice if she refused.
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So while we can't deny the allure of "Paint It, Black" and "Gimme Shelter," these tunes don't give a proper picture of the Rolling Stones' library of music.
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From Elton John to Cher, a number of the most acclaimed and best-selling singers in history cut their teeth by accompanying more tenured performers.
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There's something about a stellar backup singer's performance that becomes an art unto itself — and some of the artists we highlight are unexpected treasures.
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Replacing a frontman is always risky, and plenty of '70s bands almost met their doom when, for whatever reason, they decided to take the gamble.
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From singers who revived a stagnating group to replacement drummers who hit harder than anyone before, these musicians transformed the bands they joined.
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Joni Mitchell's quiet song about a historical event that she couldn't attend turned into a rock hit for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young in 1970.
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These sweet, sincere classics from the Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, Sonny & Cher, and more will stir memories of puppy love in music fans of a certain age.
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A mid-2010s heavy metal act and a 1964 Simon & Garfunkel classic might not seem like a perfect fit, but this 2015 cover won hard-rocking fans over nonetheless.
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Thanks to her tumultuous years with Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks has penned several songs about heartbreak that are just as worthy as "Silver Springs."
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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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The No. 1 song on June 24, 1979 has become the unofficial anthem for whenever someone gets changed and dances while looking at themselves in the mirror.
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Stevie Nicks has been part of several chart-topping and beloved collaborations. Here's a look at her work with Kenny Loggins, Tom Petty, Don Henley, and others.
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In 1971, Rod Stewart was in the band the Faces when he released the album "Every Picture Tells a Story" as a solo artist. It was the best year of his career.
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The choruses from rock songs like "Black Hole Sun," "Livin' on a Prayer," and "Another Brick in the Wall Part II" elevate those tracks to near perfection.
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When Stevie Nicks was going through a difficult time, she found strength and comfort in a now-classic song by her friend and duet partner Tom Petty.
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In 1986, the world watched in horror as the space shuttle Challenger exploded, and John Denver's personal connection to NASA inspired a heartfelt song.
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A metal band covering a classic rock tune? While sometimes it seems like a natural evolution, some seem like they're out of left field — but it works anyway.
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With a cross-country trip before you — the wide fields and tall mountains of America — Denver's free-spirited music is the perfect soundtrack.
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From Heart's rousing "Heartless" to Bruce Springsteen's anthemic "Born to Run," here are five rock classics that almost didn't see the light of day.
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These female rock stars, such as Cher and Joan Jett, got their start in groups, but they soon outgrew them and went on to legendary success as solo artists.
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A solid guitar riff makes songs memorable, and Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Deep Purple, and these others delivered some of the best riffs of the '70s.
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The 60's produced many iconic songs, but some are truly masterpieces. Here are the songs of the '60s that are thought of as perfect by critics and music fans.
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Boomers have decades of amazing classic rock for their 'first crush' soundtrack, and these Beatles tunes are likely part of this core memory.
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In the 1970s, artists like Alice Cooper, the Runaways, and the Ramones recorded songs that captured the frenetic, rebellious energy of a high school party.
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On occasion, two vocalists came together and found a true creative spark, and it's from this collaboration that some of the best songs of the '70s were made.
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Tucked among the many successful tracks that Cat Stevens released in the early 1970s is a hidden gem, a heartfelt song deserving of far more attention.
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