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5 Classic Rock Moments That Smashed World Records

From a globe-trotting tour to a repeat Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, these are the times when rock stars broke world records as well as their instruments.

Not Just Led Zeppelin: 5 British Rock Bands That Took '70s America By Storm

For such a tiny island, Great Britain has been home to some big rock bands. In the 1970s, Led Zeppelin may have been at the top, but they had competition.

Neil Young and Crazy Horse playing concert

Born 81 Years Ago Today In Canada, He Became The Godfather Of Grunge

Dubbed the Godfather of Grunge, this singular musician has explored various styles while always staying true to his artistic integrity. He's 81 today.

Prince playing guitar at Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame

The 5 Greatest Performances In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame History

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors the greatest musicians in the biz, and sometimes they team up with other greats during their induction ceremonies.

George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon singing

The Last Hit Song The Beatles Released Before Imploding

The breakup of the Beatles was a seminal moment in rock history, and their final hit song that made it to No. 1 in 1970 unsurprisingly became a classic.

The Best One-Hit Wonders From The British Invasion

The British Invasion introduced a wave of bands that are still icons today, but there were also groups who had one hit in the U.S. and weren't heard from again.

The Beatles playing together in the '60s

5 British Rock Bands That Helped Launch The Most Successful Solo Careers

Besides changing the trajectory of rock music, these British bands, including Genesis, the Police, and Black Sabbath, spawned some legendary solo careers.

One-Hit Wonders Whose Songs Survived Longer Than Their Brief Fame

Some songs get into the pop culture so deeply that we see them decade after decade, even songs by one-hit wonders like Ram Jam, Wild Cherry, and Baltimora.

Early Pink Floyd lineup with Syd Barrett

The Rare '70s Rock Album First Pressing Behind An Eerie Cover

What is the story behind the first press of Syd Barrett's "The Madcap Laughs" from 1970 and its unsettling, striped-floor cover shot, and why is it so rare?

Stevie Ray Vaughan playing guitar on stage

A Blues Legend Was Behind One Of The Greatest '80s Guitar Solos

This blues legend from Texas brought back the genre in the '80s with his band Double Trouble. He was also behind the guitar solo on a No. 1 David Bowie song.

The Best Surprise Guest Appearances In Classic Rock Concert History

These surprise guest performances by acts like David Bowie, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, and the Rolling Stones were some of the best in classic rock history.

The Classic Rock Double Album That Defined Teenage Alienation

Drawn from a band member's experiences as a youth in post-war England, this operatic 1973 album spoke to teenagers trying to find their way in a tough world.

Quote Of The Day By Elvis Presley: 'And I Am Grateful. Only I'm Afraid. I'm Afraid I'll...'

At just 21 years old, Elvis Presley showed an uncanny awareness of a phenomenon that would plague rock 'n' roll history for decades to come.

The Rock 'N' Roll Song That's Been Traveling Through Space Since 1977

In 1977, NASA launched two space probes meant to leave our solar system and head into space — and a legendary rock 'n' roll song was along for the ride.

Bob Seger singing on stage under red light

1979 No. 1, Featuring A Bob Seger Writing Cred, Topped The Charts 47 Years Ago Today

While creating a song for Glenn Frey to sing lead vocals, the Eagles were stuck on the chorus. Bob Seger came to the rescue, and this hit from 1979 was born.

Photo of Glenn Frey playing the guitar with the Eagles in front of a sea of fans at the Oakland Coliseum in May of 1977

Born 78 Years Ago Today In Detroit, He Co-Founded One Of America's Biggest Rock Bands

This hitmaker was born in Detroit 78 years ago today and went on to form one of the most popular bands in history. He also had a solid solo career.

Creedence Clearwater Revival playing music during a photo shoot

The Last Hit Song Creedence Clearwater Revival Released Before Imploding

In 1972, Creedence Clearwater Revival's John Fogerty had divorce on the mind, both at home and with his band, inspiring him to write their final hit song.

Bill Haley playing guitar in checkered suit

Not The Beatles, Not The Rolling Stones: The Rock Star Behind Britain's First Million-Selling Single

The 1950s saw many firsts, including what many consider the first true rock song, and its legendary artist was a hit both in the U.S. and across the pond.

4 Classic Rock Bands That Sounded Completely Different Before They Were Famous

Many classic rock bands that eventually found fame came to define the genre. However, a lot of them started off with a very different sound style.

The 5 Best Double Albums Of All Time

Double albums are an audacious ambition that sometimes doesn't pay off for musicians, but in these instances, oversized records became legendary.

Quote Of The Day By Bruce Springsteen: 'I Haven't Been Completely Fair To My Father In My Songs, Treating Him As...'

Bruce Springsteen's insights into the life of the working class made him into an icon, but his opinion on his blue-collar father softened over the years.

Terrible Names These Legendary Bands Had Originally

Picking a band name isn't easy. And some of the original names of legendary bands are dumb, confusing, and downright terrible.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe posing for photo with guitar

The Gospel Guitarist Who Helped Invent Rock 'N' Roll Before It Had A Name

She never became a household name, but this genre-defying guitarist influenced rock legends such as Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Page, and more.

The Botched Recording That Helped Make A Garage-Rock Classic

Mistakes happen in the studio, but one band didn't even realize that they were being recorded when they churned out what became their biggest hit.

Quote Of The Day By Led Zeppelin Singer Robert Plant: 'So I Just Thought There Was Something Far More Honest And...'

Robert Plant has had a long life filled with success, but has not escaped tragedy — today's quote reflects what he went through and how he grew because of it.

Ed Sullivan smiling and talking with the Beatles

Every Baby Boomer Remembers These Rock Performances On Ed Sullivan

The "Ed Sullivan Show" was a weekly part of life for young boomers, and many in that generation remember seeing the Beatles and these other rock acts.

What Happened To These '70s One Hit Wonders?

The '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.