5 Classic Rock Songs Inspired By Your Favorite Movies
Songwriters and musicians saw something so special in your favorite cinematic works that they adapted and interpreted them into short pop songs.
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5 David Bowie Vinyls That Every True Fan Should Already Own
David Bowie left behind nearly 30 studio albums, not to mention assorted rarities and special editions. Here are the cornerstones of any Bowie vinyl collection.
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5 John Bonham Drum Solos That Deserve A Place In Rock History
Picking five John Bonham drum solos is trickier than it sounds because it is largely the same piece ("Moby Dick") performed time and time again.
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One Of Neil Peart's Most Beloved Drum Solos Was Made Up On The Spot
If any drummer could improvise his way out of a momentary rut, it was Neil Peart, which is exactly what he did in a solo from one of Rush's best-known songs.
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5 History-Making Guitarists Every Classic Rock Fan Should Already Know
To truly understand the history of classic rock, you've got to learn about some of the key guitarists who shaped everything else that came after.
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The 5 Longest Guitar Solos In Rock History
Rock history is packed with killer guitar solos, many of which are famed for their length, so we found the absolute longest of the longest.
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The No. 1 Song On August 24, 1960 Sounds Even More Passionate Today
This passionate bop reigned supreme at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on August 24, 1960, spending a total of five weeks at No. 1.
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5 Classic Rock Bands Who Went Mainstream With A Pop Hit
We break down how five classic rock bands surprised their fans by embracing pop. These mainstream hits then became defining moments in their careers.
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5 Signature Hits That Prove One Song Can Change A Career
While some careers are built off of a steady buildup of successful tunes, others launch into the stratosphere with just a single hit.
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The 6 Best Harmonica Solos In Rock History
There are some rock songs with a harmonica that stand out from the rest, and we're betting you already know — and love — our selections.
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The Top 10 Hits That Dominated 1970
In 1970, some of the acts that dominated the '60s were still pushing out quality tunes, while new and emerging artists helped define the following decade.
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5 History-Making Pianists Every Classic Rock Fan Should Already Know
Guitarists and singers may pull the most attention, and drums and bass may keep the rhythm flowing, but keyboards are fundamental to sound of rock and roll.
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Quote Of The Day By Daryl Hall: 'I Have Never Had A Helping Hand In My Career, Outside Of ...'
Daryl Hall has had great success both with Hall & Oates and as a solo artist, yet he's faced plenty of scrutiny from the media over his long career.
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5 Classic Rock Vinyl Covers With Details You Never Noticed
Vinyl covers range from works of art to sparse visuals to the controversial, but these five rock album covers include details you may have never noticed.
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These 5 Window-Rattling Screams In Classic Rock Are Even Cooler Today
From the howl of Axl Rose to Jim Morrison’s angst-filled wail, we've curated classic rock's most bone-shaking screams that still stun listeners today.
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5 Underrated Artists Every '70s Diehard Should Already Know
While many legendary '70s acts have achieved success, there are countless talented musicians from the decade that deserve far greater praise than they received.
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Quote Of The Day By Debbie Harry: 'If I'd Been My Parents, I Wouldn't Have Thought ...'
Debbie Harry's success was a long time coming and not something the frontwoman — much different than her stage character would suggest — could've predicted.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Summer 1969
In summer 1969, people tuned into their radios and headed down to the record store to vote for the soundtrack of that remarkable and fondly remembered summer.
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The 5 Best Frank Beard Drum Solos That Cement His Place In Music History
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard died in August, 2026. Here, we take a look at some of his drum performances that help cement his place in rock history.
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He Should Be As Famous As Paul Simon, But His Potential Was Never Realized
This folk musician was revered by his peers, and he wrote the Top 10 song, "Everybody's Talkin.'" He could have been famous, but he left the music industry.
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Rolling Stone Called Him The Greatest Lead Singer Ever — He Was Born 78 Years Ago Today
In 2011, Rolling Stone readers voted that Led Zeppelin's legendary frontman, born on August 20, 1948, was the greatest lead singer of all time.
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In 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revival Made This Song With No Known Author A Classic Cover
One of Creedence Clearwater Revival's most classic covers from 1969 was once recorded by Lead Belly, but he didn't write it. No one knows who did.
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Not Cream, Not Derek And The Dominos: Eric Clapton's Supergroup That Vanished In A Flash
In 1969, between his stints in Cream and Derek and the Dominos, Eric Clapton briefly joined forces with Steve Winwood and two other rock heavyweights.
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Rod Stewart's 1971 Signature Hit Started As An Overlooked B-Side
This is probably the song you think of when you think of Rod Stewart, but it was initially buried on the B-side of the lesser-known "Reason to Believe,"
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The 5 Best Classic Rock Songs That Tell Complete Stories
We've been treated over the years to music that invites us all to listen to a story — whether inspired by real events or sprung from the imagination.
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Quote Of The Day By Barry Manilow: 'That's What I Had Done And That's ...'
Born in 1943, Barry Manilow was in his 30s by the time his career as a piano-playing, songwriting, melancholy balladeer of love songs took him to superstardom.
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Classic Rock Songs That Are Actually Solo Tracks In Disguise
Some classic rock songs hit wax and record stores bearing the name of a band that didn't have much to do with the song listed on the label.
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