'70s-Era Rock Bands Almost Ruined By A New Frontman
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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Bands That Transformed Their Legacy With A New Member
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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In 1970, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Took This Quiet Joni Mitchell Song And Spun It Into A Rock Hit
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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5 Wholesome '60s Classics That'll Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush
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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Paul Simon Wrote This 1964 Classic — 51 Years Later, A Hard Rock Cover Won A New Generation
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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5 Stevie Nicks Breakup Songs Besides Silver Springs That Fans Don't Talk About Enough
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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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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The No. 1 Song On June 24, 1979 Sounds So Much Cooler Today
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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5 Defining Duets Of Stevie Nicks That Prove She's The Queen Of Dreamy Collabs
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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5 Rod Stewart Songs That Prove 1971 Was The Best Year Of His Career
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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5 Rock Choruses So Unforgettable They Made Nearly Perfect Songs
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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Years After Their Famous Duet, A Tom Petty Hit Became Stevie Nicks' Lifeline
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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John Denver's Deeply Personal 1986 Single Recalls A Tragedy That Was Nearly His Own
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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5 Times Metal Bands Reinvented Classic Rock Songs For The Better
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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5 John Denver Songs That Capture The Free Spirit Of A Cross-Country Road Trip
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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5 Nearly Perfect Classic Rock Songs From The '70s That Almost Didn't Get Released
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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5 Female Rockers Who Launched Legendary Solo Careers After Leaving Their Bands
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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The 5 Best Guitar Riffs From '70s Artists
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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5 Nearly Perfect '60s Songs That Almost Everyone Agrees On
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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5 Hits From The Beatles That Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush
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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5 '70s Rock Songs With The Energy Of One Wild High School Party
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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5 Defining Duets Of The '70s That Prove Two Is Better Than One
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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This Might Not Be Cat Stevens' Most Popular Song, But It's Nearly Perfect In Every Way
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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The 5 Best Stevie Nicks Solo Songs That Aren't Edge Of Seventeen
Stevie Nicks's song "Edge of Seventeen" is well-loved, but the iconic songwriter has other songs like "Bella Donna" and "Stand Back" that are among her best.
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5 Songs That Take Boomers Back To Summer Camp
From campfire sing-alongs to a Bob Dylan classic to a warm send-off by John Denver, these songs will transport boomers to those halcyon summer camp days.
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Beloved College Hits From The '70s That Never Hit No. 1
In a surprising number of cases, beloved college hits from the '70s like "Free Bird" failed to reach No. 1 on the Billboard singles chart.
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The Greatest Self-Taught Musicians In Rock History
From playing with one-stringed ukuleles to learning chords from a book, some of history's greatest rock stars skipped music class and went straight to playing.
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