'70s Rock Songs That Only Became Popular Decades Later
From folk-rock and new wave deep cuts to a goth standard and an Elton John anthem, these classic tracks took years -- or sometimes decades -- to get their due.
Read MoreFrom folk-rock and new wave deep cuts to a goth standard and an Elton John anthem, these classic tracks took years -- or sometimes decades -- to get their due.
Read MoreFrom Aerosmith to Queen, 1975 was a great year for rock songs, and even today, people are belting out the most famous lyrics completely and hilariously wrong.
Read MoreFrom "Wonderwall" to "Karma Police," many legendary bands found fame with songs that fans eagerly memorized. However, the artists weren't always so diligent.
Read MoreWe have a feeling these iconic ‘70s rockers will take their final onstage bows in 2026, signaling the end of an unforgettable era in music history.
Read MoreThese five songs from 1975 have done more than stand the test of time — they're still influencing artists who are making music 50 years later.
Read MoreThe '70s music scene produced a plethora of one-hit wonders, some of whom managed to quietly continue a musical career, while others changed paths completely.
Read MoreYou're likely familiar with 1970s rock hits like "American Woman," but what about "Tighter, Tighter" or "Something's Burning"? Not every song from 1970 endured.
Read MoreWhen this rock star released the 1977 hit, he apparently didn't expect laws and cultural norms to shift that much in the decades since.
Read MoreThis pop star racked up hit after hit in the 1970s, but his involvement in the 1980 remake of "The Jazz Singer" earned him the first-ever Worst Actor Razzie.
Read MoreYou've heard these classic '80s songs played endlessly on the radio, on screen, and at parties, but they barely raised a ripple when they were first released.
Read MoreEvery year has its song of the summer, and this hit from 1970 is electric.
Read MoreIn 1970, societal turmoil was rampant, but cultural shifts were reflected in the music. Five rock songs from that year resonate and sound even cooler now.
Read MoreJoe Cocker was a singular performer who put his unique, soulful stamp on the songs he covered, but his road to success was paved with common rock star pitfalls.
Read MoreOver the years, guitarist Eric Clapton has forged a legendary career rife with collaboration, and his former bandmates have a lot to say about him.
Read MoreOzzy Osbourne has remained a towering figure for many fans and musicians alike, a fact that was abundantly clear at Ozzy and Black Sabbath's final ever concert.
Read MoreDespite his status as a rock legend -- and sometimes because of it -- Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler has experienced decades of tragedies and setbacks.
Read MoreA lot of rock stars really did live lives of excess that almost seemed mythological. Some faced deadly consequences, while others lived to tell their stories.
Read MoreJoan Baez has an incredible musical career and a legacy of political activism, giving a voice to those with none, but her own life is filled with ups and downs.
Read MoreVan Halen's cover of "You Really Got Me" by the Kinks helped rocket them to stardom, and the story behind how it came to be is pretty interesting.
Read MoreLed Zeppelin singer Ronnie Van Zant died in a plane crash October 20, 1977 at age 29. There are two accounts of his reported last words.
Read MoreRobert Plant was the singer and lyricist for legendary rock band Led Zeppelin. Over the years, his bandmates have had a lot to say about him.
Read MoreLed Zeppelin left behind a legendary legacy of six classic albums in a row. But their touring behavior left behind a legecy of its own.
Read MoreAs beloved as the Grateful Dead may be to their fans, there are a few celebs who've been outspoken in their distaste for Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, and co.
Read MoreCarlos Santana is one of the most respected guitarists in rock 'n' roll history, but there's a handful of celebrities who just can't stand him.
Read MoreWhen it comes to rock stars, eccentricities are par for the course. But some have hobbies, habits, and qualities that are downright strange.
Read MoreLegendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix died on September 18, 1970, at the age of 27. Here's what his ex-band members really thought of the virtuoso.
Read MoreAmerican singer-songwriter and guitarist Jon Bon Jovi has been married to his wife Dorothea for around 35 years. Here's his sad confession about his marriage.
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