5 Neil Diamond Songs That Prove 1970 Was The Best Year Of His Career
In 1970, Neil Diamond climbed the charts with new hits ("Cracklin' Rosie"), re-releases ("Solitary Man"), and covers ("He Ain't Heavy ... He's My Brother").
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5 Classic Rock Songs Every Divorced Boomer's Playlist Needs
For any boomers dealing with divorce, the change can come with some major silver linings, and one of the best is total control of the music you play.
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The Longest Marriages In Rock 'N' Roll History Smash Every Stereotype
Amazingly, some rock stars have historically long marriages, even with the pressures of endless touring, career ups and downs, and the myriad of temptations.
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5 Rock Songs From 1963 That Sound Even Cooler Today
From the Surfaris' surf-rock standard "Wipeout" to the Beatles' "Money (That's What I Want)," these rock 'n' roll classics have only gotten better with age.
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Musicians Who Became Just As Famous As Their Rock Star Parents
Being the child of, say, a Beatle or the greatest rock 'n' roll drummer might seem daunting for an aspiring musician, but these artists amply proved themselves.
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Rock Bands That Booted Their Managers Once They Became Mega-Successful
The business end of rock 'n' roll can be cutthroat, which is why, time and again, band managers have been canned once their musical acts climbed the summit.
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5 Classic Rock Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First Kiss
Fleetwood Mac's "Sentimental Lady" and the Crystals' "Then He Kissed Me" are time capsules that take boomers back to their first romance.
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Hit Songs Rock Icons Refuse To Play Live
Artists like Pat Benatar, Depeche Mode, and Eric Clapton refuse to play certain songs. Here's a look at why they, and others, cut these songs from their shows.
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5 Songs That Prove 1971 Was The Best Year For Classic Rock By Far
Sitting at the confluence of the '60s and '70s, 1971 was truly the best year that classic rock had to offer, including Led Zeppelin's finest ever song.
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5 Flop Arena Rock Songs That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
These 5 arena rock songs from bands like Journey and Foreigner were kind of flops when released, but today they've earned the respect of younger generations.
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James Taylor's Only No. 1 Hit Is A 1971 Cover With A Whole Lot Of Heart
In 1971, a collaboration with a close friend and esteemed songwriter gave James Taylor the chance to reach No. 1, and that bond continued for decades.
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Albums That Serve As A Musician's Heartbreaking Final Goodbye
Art imitates life, and when these famed musicians saw their last days approaching, they poured their remaining energy into these heart-wrenching final albums.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1977 Was The Decade's Best Year For Soft Rock
These soft rock hits from 1977 all have easy-going arrangements, gently rocking beats, and smooth vocals that glide into your ears like warm honey.
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These Rock Icons Were Once Banned From Entire Countries
While most of us lack the power to silence musicians, some civil servants and politicos do have the power to block rock stars from visiting a given country.
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Classic Rock Bands That Launched The Most Successful Solo Careers
Going solo is the dream of many a rock band member, but some were lucky enough to get their start in one of these legendary multi-superstar incubators.
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The Best Slow Songs Of The '60s Are Simply Timeless
From heartfelt yearning to earnest messages of hope, these simple yet powerful '60s songs still reach across the decades to grab our hearts and minds.
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'80s Rock Icons Who Walked Away From Their Careers
As one of rock's biggest, loudest, and most experimental decades and the start of the music video era, the '80s saw many musicians hit big before disappearing.
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Classic Rock Hits Every Boomer Needs On Their Anniversary Playlist
A boomer anniversary is a big deal, so from the Beach Boys to Van Halen, we're here with the essential classic rock hits to stoke those long-burning fires.
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5 Iggy Pop Songs That Transformed Rock's DNA
Since emerging in the late 1960s as frontman for Detroit rock band The Stooges, Iggy Pop, nicknamed the "Godfather of Punk," has been a driving force in rock.
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The Most Explosive Sibling Rivalries In Rock History
Sibling rivalries happen, but the contention between brothers in bands like Oasis, the Everly Brothers, and the Jesus and Mary Chain have been explosive.
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5 Songs From 1967 That Define Rock History
Some songs from the tumultuous year of 1967, from psychedelic to progressive rock to avant-garde, still feel vital because they forged today.
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The 5 Most Important Classic Rock Songs For Boomers
Boomers came of age from the earliest days of rock through two decades of iconic music. Here are the most important classic rock songs of their generation.
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5 Rock Songs From 1962 That Sound Even Cooler Today
From the pioneering use of the fuzz box to shock-rock spine-tinglers, we think these 1962 rock songs sound even fresher today after decades of influence.
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Classic Rock Songs We'd Trade The World To Hear Again For The First Time
Some songs just have it, whether "it" means infectious riffs, impressive lead guitar work, boundary-pushing experimentation, or all of the above.
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These Bandmate Romances Shaped Rock History
Music and romance go hand in hand, and from Fleetwood Mac to the White Stripes, band relationships have inspired some of rock music's greatest ever acts.
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Musicians Who Soared To Fame After They Got Divorced
It can take years for a musician to reach a state of fame, fortune, and arena-headlining status, and in this time, relationships can come and go.
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Bizarre 1970s Albums You Should Drop The Needle On At Least Once
The more out-there and intense a topic was, the more likely there was a '70s band or artist that was obsessed with it and transferred that fascination to vinyl.
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