5 Nearly Perfect John Denver Songs Time Shouldn't Forget
John Denver immortalized himself with a rich tapestry of songs, and we've picked those that celebrate his talents to near-perfection, both hits and deep cuts.
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Classic Rock Songs You Probably Didn't Know Were Inspired By Real Events
From historic floods to devastating fires and even a circus poster, these classic rock songs were surprisingly not just figments of the artists' imagination.
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5 Classic Albums That Define Soft Rock
Call it easy listening, yacht rock, or pop rock — soft rock has been the soundtrack to so many summers since first emerging in the mid-'60s.
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10 Vinyl Records Every Folk Rock Fan Should Already Own
There are some folk rock records that represent some of the best, most agreed-upon, most landmark, and often-cited albums of the genre.
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5 Beatles Hits Paul McCartney Has Never Played Since Going Solo
Paul McCartney often breaks out Beatles standards in his live shows, but so far he has avoided such obvious choices as "She Loves You" and "Ticket to Ride."
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The 5 Best Drum Solos In Rock History
The mighty drum solo is the stuff of legends, and iconic drummers like John Bonham, Neil Peart, and Keith Moon are behind some of the best in rock history.
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10 Deep Cuts Every Classic Rock Fan Should Already Know
From harmonized musings of a Beach Boy's home life to Jimi Hendrix's message to ET, these are the deep cuts that separate true classic rock fans from the herd.
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Bands Who Lost Their Magic After A Member Went Solo
Many groups lose their magic because they're unable to withstand the loss of a vital part of their sound, often contributed by their most famous member.
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5 Jimi Hendrix Songs That Prove 1967 Was The Best Year Of His Career
Jimi Hendrix's 1967 chart success, coupled with his breakout performance at the Monterey Pop Festival, made it arguably the best year of his career.
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62 Years After Last Performing This No. 1 Smash, Paul McCartney Revived It At Taylor Swift's Wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married at Madison Square Garden on July 3, 2026, and Paul McCartney played a No. 1 smash you've probably heard.
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At Just 22, Paul McCartney Penned One Of The Most Covered Songs In Music History
This song, written and recorded in 1965 by Paul McCartney with almost no input from the rest of the Beatles, has been recorded more than 2,000 times.
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One Of Creedence Clearwater Revival's Best-Charting Singles Won Ike & Tina Turner Their Only Grammy
Within three years, a classic rock song penned by John Fogerty found chart success twice, and the second hit was an award-winning cover by Ike and Tina Turner.
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At Just 27, Jimmy Page Laid Down One Of The Best Guitar Solos Of All Time
In 1971, when Jimmy Page was just 27, he laid down the solo to "Stairway to Heaven," which was released on the group's self-titled album released the same year.
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The 5 Best Joni Mitchell Songs That Aren't Big Yellow Taxi
Joni Mitchell released a plethora of excellent work over her career, particularly during the 1970s, blending a number of styles that surface in unique ways.
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Paul McCartney Co-Wrote This 1973 Theme Song —18 Years Later, A Hard Rock Cover Won A New Generation
Paul McCartney and Wings' theme song to a globetrotting '70s action movie became a hit for another legendary rock band in the '90s.
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5 Stone-Cold Classics You Didn't Know Bob Dylan Wrote
There are some timeless classics by the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Guns N' Roses that you may be surprised to know were penned by the legendary Bob Dylan.
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One Of Folk Rock's Most-Covered Songs Has No Known Author
Artists from Bob Dylan to Dolly Parton have put their own spins on this folk rock standard, but we have no idea who wrote it in the first place.
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5 Bands Who Lost The Plot Chasing A New Sound
There are always interesting stories about unusual albums that sit outside the bounds of a band's expected sound, such as when Megadeth jumped the shark.
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Riffs That Still Rip: Lovin' Spoonful's Summer In The City & Other Classics Released 60 Years Ago This Week
60 years ago this week, the Lovin' Spoonful stormed the airwaves with their summertime classic while underground art-rock was finding its legs.
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The Best Rock Covers Of 2026 (So Far)
The year 2026 has witnessed a groundswell of groundbreaking and eminently listenable covers from major-label and independent artists alike.
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5 Songs You Didn't Know Brian Wilson Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
Sometimes, Brian Wilson figured a gem of a pop or surf rock song he'd written, or even partially recorded, would be better suited to other musicians.
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5 Love Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First High School Dance
Coming into high school age between roughly 1960 and 1980, boomers had more romantic tunes than ever to fill their glory days with the music of young love.
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5 Hits From The Beach Boys That Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush
With songs that largely focus on fast cars, summertime adventures, and young love, the Beach Boys created music that seems preconfigured for boomer nostalgia.
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5 U2 Songs That Prove 1992 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
With the release of "Achtung Baby," joyous industrial crunch became a key component in U2's musical mixture and brought them a wider audience.
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5 Covers Of Joni Mitchell Songs That Capture The Poetic Magic Of The Originals
Joni Mitchell has become renowned for rich, almost magical songs, and fellow musical greats like Herbie Hancock and Prince have covered her work.
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5 Songs That Prove David Bowie Was The King Of High School Hits
From 1971 to 1975, a timespan only slightly longer than high school, he spoke to young people navigating the passage from childhood to adulthood.
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3 Songs You Didn't Know Stevie Nicks Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
Stevie Nicks often quickly turns songs into hits for her band or for herself. But some she felt weren't quite appropriate for her — at least not right away.
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