In 2024, Pink Floyd's David Gilmore admitted he doesn't believe in God or a creator, though the atheist likes the idea of the "spark" of existence.
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Steely Dan is still known and loved for their ability to experiment and explore, and one of their biggest hits features a solo from a non-band member.
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A few well-loved rock artists and bands have outsold almost all others. Those bands include the Beatles, Elvis Presley, the Eagles, AC/DC, and Queen.
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Led Zeppelin may be one of the most iconic classic rock bands of all time, but one of their most famous tunes didn't chart until another group tackled it.
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It's rare that a band makes a lasting mark on the music industry with one album, but these groups managed to do just that in a single release.
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Florida gave us this gift of a guitarist and songwriter in 1950, and he had some early help with his guitar playing from Don Felder of (future) Eagles fame.
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Before the streaming age, album art was another form of artistic expression, and students were particularly fond of hanging posters of these iconic covers.
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Thanks to heavy-handed crowd control and a quick-thinking photographer, the Clash's Paul Simonon unwittingly became an iconic classic rock album cover.
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If you haven't heard debut albums by Little Feat, Emmylou Harris, Pulp, the Godfathers, and Anne Briggs, you owe it to yourself to give them a spin.
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There are many ways to celebrate the spooky season, and one of the best ways to prep for your Halloween is by rocking out to these classic eerie tunes.
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Some of the best live albums from the 1970s include shows by Peter Frampton, Kiss, Judas Priest, Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsies, and The Who. Here's a look.
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Bruce Springsteen poured much of his own life into his artistry, with his background — and relationship with his father— shaping his view of the world
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Plenty of guitar legends paved the way for what heavy metal became, but one revolutionary musician inspired most guitarists who came after him.
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The Who has one of the most unforgettable runs of any band in history, and many of their albums are essential listening for any rock music fans.
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Stones guitarist Keith Richards has a reputation for living on the edge, admitting, "I wasn't far from the end of the runway." But said, "You pace yourself."
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From James Brown to Talking Heads, these five live albums feature unforgettable performances that became defining moments in classic pop music history.
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Capitol Records lost thousands on the Beatles’ "Yesterday and Today" do-over debacle, but the original and redone album covers are both worth a pretty penny.
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From Patti Smith to Keith Richards and beyond, these rock autobiographies pull back the curtain on fame, excess, creativity and the lives behind the music.
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These five classic rock album covers became nearly as legendary as the music itself. Let's look back on the stories and artwork that still stand out today.
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Rock's biggest bands didn't shape their signature sounds alone. These visionary producers changed what was possible in the studio and influenced generations.
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Classic Rock powerhouses Queen and David Bowie made history when they spontaneously collaborated on a song after a spontaneous meet-up in a recording studio.
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Queen's Brian May once said that in Freddie Mercury's last days, when he knew he didn't have long to live, he wanted the band to keep giving him songs to sing.
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Some of the most iconic musicians in history had to put in years of work to make it big, including one of the best-selling artists in the 1970s.
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In 1965, future guitar legend Jeff Beck was playing for the Yardbirds, and his onstage experiments in the U.K. would revolutionize rock 'n' roll.
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Pop and country-rock superstar Linda Ronstadt voiced some strong opinions about who is most likely to work hard and contribute meaningfully to society.
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From Karen Carpenter to Celine Dion, these soft rock singers are known for beautiful voices that helped produce some of the genre's biggest hits.
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Here are five classic drum solos that not only pack a major punch, but make us wish we could experience hearing them for the first time again.
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