Rockers Who Hate To Play Their No. 1 Hits
From British acts that barnstormed their way to the top of the U.S. charts to America’s piano man, these rockers are sick of playing certain No. 1 hits live.
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4 Classic Rock Flops From 1960 That We Can't Help But Love
Even some of the biggest names in rock music flopped in the charts in 1960, but we've got a soft spot for their iconic, toe-tapping chart failures.
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The Worst Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Snubs Are Pure Rage Bait For Fans
Sometimes, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame snubs perfectly eligible and deserving rockers, leaving them in the dust, year after year.
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We Bet You've Never Heard These Underrated Neil Diamond Songs
From the original version of a famous reggae hit to his soaring tribute to Martin Luther King, these are the lesser-known Neil Diamond songs you should try.
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5 Classic Rock Album Interludes That Are Actually Worth A Listen
Interludes are often overlooked, but artists like Peter Gabriel and Iggy Pop turned the short interstitials into vital parts of the album experience.
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'70s Bands Whose Careers Ended Too Soon
There were some '70s groups that for various reasons — internal tensions, poor sales, lousy representation, exhaustion, drugs, or death — just couldn't last.
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Classic Rock Drum Solos That Still Give Us Chills Every Time We Listen
These solos from some of classic rock's most legendary drummers, including Neil Peart, John Bonham, and Ringo Starr, leave us in awe every time.
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Eric Clapton Re-Recorded This Classic Song For A 1987 Michelob Beer Commercial
You may know "After Midnight" as a popular beer commercial, but its history is older than its 1987 debut — and was written by someone other than Eric Clapton.
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5 Rock Songs From 1966 That Sound Even Cooler Today
The Beatles, the Byrds, the Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan are among the artists who released songs in 1966 that have only gotten better with age.
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5 Rock Songs From 1967 That Sound Even Cooler Today
Rock music in 1967 was defined by innovative psychedelic music that influenced the Summer of Love. Some of the songs from that year are just as enjoyable today.
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The Best Classic Rock Concert Encores Of All Time
Concert encores are often the cherry on top of a great concert. Bands like Fleetwood Mac, the Cure, Pink Floyd, and Black Sabbath gave some of the best ever.
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The Meanest Things Your Rock Heroes Have Said About Fans
While rock heroes need their fans, they also aren't necessarily always happy with fan behavior. These artists aren't afraid to call fans out.
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How Hollywood Lost Out On These Hit Songs
From an iconic gangster film to dancing gremlins, these musicians had their own reasons for saying no to Hollywood, and it wasn't always about the money.
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'70s Singers Whose Careers Ended Too Soon
Some '70s singers left the spotlight too soon, whether from death or exiting the industry, leaving questions about how much more they could have achieved.
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This Classic Rock Band Narrowly Missed The No. 1 Spot So Many Times It Set A Record
A short-lived but prolific classic rock band made the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 five times, but never made it to No. 1, setting a unique record.
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Rock Bands That Hit Record Career Lows At The Worst Time
No rock band has ever reached a place of popularity and blockbuster sales and stayed there forever — and some drop off at the worst times and never climb back.
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Classic Rockers Who Quit Struggling Bands Right Before They Hit The Fame Jackpot
Rush, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Clash, and Genesis all had members who quit before the struggling bands became famous rock stars.
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This 1984 Classic Still Fools Listeners Into Thinking It's A Patriotic Anthem
If you just listen to the chorus, this 1984 song could fool you into thinking it's a patriotic anthem, but if you really listen, the lyrics tell another story.
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Classic Rock Hits Written In Under A Day
When inspiration strikes, it can be swift. No one knows that better than songwriters who were struck with ideas for rock hits and wrote them in less than a day.
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Rock Bands Who Lost Their Guitarists To Mega-Successful Artists
From future blues-rock superstars to heavy-metal virtuosos, these rock bands saw talented guitarists leave for greener pastures, and sometimes more than once.
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Musicians Who Self-Produced Their Own Albums Only To Crash And Burn
From punk pioneers to rock 'n' roll legends, these musicians found out that producing an album is much harder than it looks, especially if you want success.
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These Classic Rock Stars' Biggest Flop Songs Aren't All That Bad
Within the graveyard of failed singles from the classic rock greats, there are thousands of songs entombed, but some are worth revisiting.
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This Painfully Layered Love Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1987
Thanks to the confluence of an artist's angst, their team's encouragement, and an experimental guitar, this tortured ode to fidelity was a No. 1 hit in 1987.
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Classic Rock Drummers Who Left Their Original Group For Bands That Became Mega-Famous
Drummers are a crucial part of any band, so it's unsurprising that many classic rockers left their original groups to join acts that exploded in popularity.
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We Bet You've Never Heard These Underrated Bob Dylan Songs
From a duet with Joan Baez to a simple piano version of one of his most-played songs, Bob Dylan's vast catalog has some underappreciated gems worth hearing.
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Movies That Nail What It Was Like To Be A Classic Rock Fan In The '70s
For a front-row seat to a defining era of classic rock, look no further than "Dazed and Confused," "The Last Waltz," and the other films on this list.
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These Music Legends Had Surprising Military Careers
Whether they were compelled to join up or did so by choice, a surprising number of iconic musicians served in the military. Some even saw battle.
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