5 Generation-Defining Guitarists Hardly Anyone Talks About Anymore
There are guitarists who made a massive musical impact on their respective generations, revered by fellow ax wielders but rarely remembered by music fans.
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Bob Dylan Wrote This Classic In 1973 — 17 Years Later, A Hard Rock Cover Brought It Back To Life
Written for a poignant scene in a 1973 movie, this Bob Dylan classic was given the hard rock treatment by Guns N' Roses years later, making it a modern earworm.
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This 1970 Song By Cat Stevens About An Ex-Girlfriend Might Be His Most Haunting
This song helped Cat Stevens transform himself from a '60s British pop star to one of the most impactful singer-songwriters of the 1970s.
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Hands Down You're A True Cat Stevens Fan If You Know These 5 Deep Cuts
Think you're a diehard Cat Stevens fan? We've combed the singer-songwriter's catalog for five lesser-known tracks that only his most loyal listeners will know.
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The 5 Best Bass Riffs In Classic Rock
A bass riff can make a song, and in the case of these five tracks by The Who, Queen, Pink Floyd, Yes, and Lou Reed, the bass playing truly defines the songs.
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5 Rock Songs Every Gen Xer Needs On Their Workout Playlist
If you're a Gen Xer, there are plenty of songs to choose from when creating a motivating soundtrack to your workout session, from warm-up to cooldown.
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5 Classic Rock Songs That Bring Boomers Back To Their First Day Behind The Wheel
These classic rock jams from the '70s like "Highway Star" and "Going Mobile" will remind boomers of those early days of freedom behind the wheel.
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Rock Songs For Anyone Whose First Crush Became Their Forever
From the Beatles' "Something" to Foo Fighters' "Everlong," these tracks are perfect for people who somehow found their forever person right out of the gate.
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5 Nearly Perfect '70s Songs That Almost Everyone Agrees On
There is much to enjoy about the music of the 1970s. In fact, many of the most timeless pieces that emerged during the decade are pretty much perfect.
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5 Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First Prom
After rock laid its rhythm-and-bluesy roots in the '50s, baby boomers came of age and began crafting music of their own — and some celebrated love.
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5 Classic Albums That Define Folk Rock
Folk rock's claim to fame is blending multiple distinct styles into a cohesive whole, mixing various genres, instruments, and philosophies of music.
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5 Hits From The Monkees That Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush
During the '60s, the Monkees belted out family-friendly tunes that managed to sum up young love in all its bittersweet glory, and which still stir memories.
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Waiting For Cat Stevens Inspired Carly Simon To Pen This 1971 Hit In Under An Hour
When Cat Stevens ran late for a dinner date, Carly Simon used the few extra minutes to pen what would become one of her most enduring classics.
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This Cover Of Bob Dylan's 1968 Single Outperformed His Own Release By A Mile
No one noticed this folk-country song from Bob Dylan's "John Wesley Harding" -- until another artist covered it and turned into a psychedelic-rock masterpiece.
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5 Love Songs That Take Boomers Straight Back To Their First Serious Relationship
For the baby boomers who grew up during the early prime of rock 'n' roll, these tunes from the 1960s offer a time capsule back to when young love was blooming.
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In 1967, Cat Stevens Just Missed Jimi Hendrix Perform The Most Rock 'N' Roll Move Of The Decade
On a London tour stop with Jimi Hendrix in 1967, Cat Stevens missed the first time that the legendary guitarist did something unforgettable to his instrument.
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The Greatest Music Cameos Of '70s Rock Nobody Talks About
You probably don't know this, but some of your favorite songs from classic rock's heyday feature cameos from '70s legends such as John Lennon and Joe Walsh.
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5 Hit Songs That Prove 1967 Was The Decade's Greatest Year For Women In Rock
By the 1960s, rock was well underway as the boundary-pushing genre of choice for young folks, and women were continuing to make their mark.
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5 Classic Love Songs Everyone Thinks Hit No. 1 — But Never Did
These love songs missed out on No. 1 single status, but they resonated over time and attained enough cultural ubiquity that many think they topped the charts.
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'70s Bands Boomers Are Still Waiting For Younger Generations To Discover
The 1970s saw the mainstream rise of reggae, soft rock, heavy metal, disco, and other nascent styles, and some bands slipped into obscurity.
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These Rock Star Chameleons Played In An Absurd Number Of Bands
Some rock stars can change and adapt their sound so well that they've been in a wildly high number of well-known bands, sometimes spanning multiple genres.
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5 Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First High School Party
From the sweet, alluring harmonies of the Beach Boys to rebellious garage rock, boomers will find these songs can evoke old, yet heady high school memories.
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The 5 Best Beach Boys Songs That Aren't Good Vibrations
You can't go wrong with "Good Vibrations," but the Beach Boys have a deep bench of classics that showcase the group's remarkable range.
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5 Genesis Songs That Prove 1973 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
Out of Genesis' entire discography, it's "Selling England by the Pound" and five of its songs that prove 1973 was the band's best year.
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This 1966 Masterpiece From The Beach Boys Brings Paul McCartney To Tears Every Time He Hears It
A Beach Boys masterpiece from 1966 not only went on to be one of the groups most enduring songs, but it also brings Paul McCartney to tears when he hears it.
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Rock Albums That Flopped Before They Became Iconic
Unlike the Beatles' "Abbey Road," some albums were ignored, even derided when they came out, only to be recognized as iconic years later.
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This Rolling Stones No. 1 Hit From 1973 Is A Tender Ballad — But No One Can Agree Who It's About
In 1973, a tender ballad by the Rolling Stones about a woman went to No. 1 on the Billboard charts, but it's still a mystery who the song is actually about.
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