5 Prog Rock Bands Who Went Mainstream With A Pop Hit
No matter how many times prog rock is left for dead and then brought back to life, it always manages to score some hits along the way.
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Rock Bands With The Most Billboard Hits Of The '70s
The 1970s were the heyday of classic rock, when many bands released their most iconic albums. None achieved the chart success that these ones did though.
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5 Nearly Perfect Bruce Springsteen Songs That Belong On Every Classic Rock Fan's Playlist
Bruce Springsteen is one of the foremost poets of classic rock, crafting songs that speak to his complicated love for his country and its people.
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5 Covers Of Bruce Springsteen Songs That Perfectly Capture The Angst Of The Originals
Bruce Springsteen's body of work has masterfully crossed many genres for decades and counting, so it's no surprise that so many have covered him.
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The Bruce Springsteen All-Time Classic That Was Never Even Released As A Single
One of Bruce Springsteen's most popular songs from "Born to Run" was never a single and never a hit song. Today, it's considered one of his best tracks.
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The Famed 1977 Classic Rock Drum Solo Steve Gadd Forgot He Even Recorded
Session musician Steve Gadd played drums on countless songs in 1977 alone, so he can be forgiven for forgetting an epic solo on one of soft rock's defining LPs.
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5 Iconic Guitars Every Classic Rock Fan Should Instantly Recognize
From the intimidating-looking Gibson EDS-1275 to the storied 1957 Fender Stratocaster, these guitars are just as iconic as the rock legends who've played them.
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The 5 Best Songs With Epic Drum Solos At The Beginning
When drum solos fall short, they become meandering, pointless bathroom breaks. With so much at stake, it becomes all the gutsier to put a drum solo out front.
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The No. 1 Song On August 2, 1978 Sounds Even More Sultry Today
The Rolling Stones are some of the architects of rock 'n' roll, but they dipped their toes into disco to create this sultry song that hit No. 1 in August 1978.
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5 Nearly Perfect Paul Simon Songs That Should Be Required Listening For Younger Generations
Paul Simon's song output is vast, including folk-rock, lots of '70s hits, and world music. For the uninitiated, we recommend these five nearly perfect songs.
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The 5 Best Keyboard Solos In Rock History
Keyboardists are often the unsung heroes of rock, but these iconic songs from the Doors to the Beatles were lifted to greatness by expert work on the keys.
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The Bruce Springsteen Love Songs That Turned His Marriage Struggles Into Rock Classics
Bruce Springsteen's 1987 album "Tunnel of Love" included songs like "Brilliant Disguise," and "One Step Up," which were about his marriage struggles.
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5 Greatest Hits Vinyl Compilations Every Classic Rock Fan Should Already Own
Vinyl lovers should already own these five greatest hits compilations by Queen, the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles, and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
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5 Vinyls Every Neil Young Diehard Should Already Own
Neil Young's output over six decades ranges from folk-country to raw rock to more experimental pursuits, but diehard fans should own these five albums.
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The No. 1 Beach Boys Song That Became A Hit Without Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson is known as a musical genius and is behind the Beach Boys' most popular songs; however, he was not involved with their last No. 1 hit. Here's why.
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4 Mysteries Every Classic Rock Fan Wants Solved
Who inspired "You're So Vain"? Who's the mystery figure on the cover of that legendary Beatles album? These are some of classic rock's most enduring mysteries.
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5 Love Songs Inspired By Greek Myths
On first blush, there might not seem to be much in common between a love song and Greek mythology, but a closer look reveals the connections.
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The No. 1 Song On July 30, 1975 Sounds Even More Eerie Today
Over 50 since its release, this dance-inspired deviation continues to be a beloved staple in the Eagles' catalogue, and it sounds even more eerie today.
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Quote Of The Day By Stevie Nicks: 'We Have To Walk In With A Big Attitude ...'
Stevie Nicks' journey from obscurity to rock goddess came during a time when women's contributions to rock music were generally sidelined.
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The No. 1 Song On July 29, 1974 Sounds Even Sweeter Today
John Denver took a song about his wife to No. 1 on July 29, 1974. The song lyrics never say her name, but the song title does, and it sounds even sweeter today.
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Quote Of The Day By Jimmy Page: 'Isolation Doesn't Bother Me At All. It Gives Me ...'
Jimmy Page was born in 1944 and grew up in England. He had no siblings and few friends growing up, so music no doubt became a kind of escape.
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The 1980 Bruce Springsteen Hit That Was Almost A Ramones Song
The lead single from "The River" was Bruce Springsteen's first Top 10 hit and helped launch him to superstardom, but he wrote it for the Ramones.
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5 History-Making Drummers Every Classic Rock Fan Should Already Know
The 20th century granted us some history-making drummers that pushed rock as far as it could go, particularly in classic rock's golden era.
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Quote Of The Day By Bruce Springsteen: 'The Great Challenge Of Adulthood Is ...'
Bruce Springsteen is one of America's most fervent champions who doesn't shy away from his ideals. This quote speaks to the struggle of maintaining idealism.
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Riffs That Still Rip: ZZ Top's La Grange And Other Classics Released 53 Years Ago This Week
In the last week of July 1973, songs like ZZ Top's "La Grange," New York Dolls' "Personality Crisis," and Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way" were released.
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The 5 Best Soft Rock Solos Of All Time
From Toto and Journey to Peter Frampton and Al Stewart, these unforgettable soft rock solos prove mellow songs can deliver electrifying musicianship.
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The 5 Best Rock Drum Solos Of The '70s
While drum solos were usually displays of technical mastery, the '70s were the time to get loud, which led to some of the best rock drum solos of the decade.
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