5 Hits That Prove 1965 Was The Decade's Best Year For Blues Rock
The rise of blues rock in the 1960s propelled acts like Otis Redding and the Rolling Stones to legendary status, and 1965 was the emerging genre's zenith.
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This 1981 Song By Kenny Rogers Is His Most Romantic By Far
Though romance was, of course, a category Rogers dabbled in plenty across his memorable catalog, no song reached the supreme heights of one particular song.
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Musicians Who Lost Their Backup Singers To Mega-Successful Solo Careers
Working as a backup singer, helping other musicians realize their dreams and artistic visions, moved some singers into a new level of fame.
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The Most Devastating Days In Rock History
The history of rock 'n' roll is littered with bodies from horrific accidents, murders, acts of self-harm, addiction, and more.
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5 One-Hit Wonder Songs From The '70s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
With enough cultural relevance, a track can even be a hit indefinitely — if not commercially, then at least in the hearts of new generations.
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6 Vinyl Records You Shouldn't Pass Up At Thrift Stores And Estate Sales
The next time you hit an estate sale or a thrift shop, it might pay to look for one of these increasingly rare LPs from Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, and more.
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Led Zeppelin Refused To Release This 1971 Song As A Single — It Defined A Generation Anyway
Led Zeppelin released several singles, but they insisted that this generation-defining song from 1971 only be released as an album track on their fourth record.
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Bands Whose Reunions Were Total Flops
For fame, cash, or both, these legendary bands were lured back into reuniting, but flopped due to old animosities, changing tastes, and the ravages of time.
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5 Critically Adored Elvis Costello Songs That Never Reached No. 1
Elvis Costello is an icon with an enormous fan base, but he's never had a No. 1 hit in the U.S. or U.K. -- not even with these five critically acclaimed songs.
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Neil Diamond Wrote A 1966 No. 1 Hit For The Monkees That Is Still One Of Their Catchiest Songs
One of the Monkees most catchy and enduring songs was written by none other than Neil Diamond. The track was a No. 1 hit for seven weeks in 1966.
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5 Simon & Garfunkel Hits That Prove They Were The Ultimate Duo Of The '60s
Simon & Garfunkel have a stacked catalogue of unforgettable tracks that prove they just about lapped every other pair in the '60s.
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The Unexpected Jobs These Rock Stars Held Before Their Careers Exploded
A visual effects designer, a welder, and a Playboy Bunny were the jobs that rockers from Tool, Black Sabbath, and Blondie held before their careers took off.
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Not Paul McCartney, Not Elton John: This Act Scored The Most No. 1 Hits Of The '70s
As far as No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 are concerned, there's one group that racked up the most in the '70s, beating out larger-than-life stars.
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Rock Musicians Who Appeared In Iconic '70s Movies
A couple of generations ago, celebrities had their lanes — which made it fresh and exciting to see a rock star taking on a movie role.
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5 Songs That Prove 1971 Was The Best Year For High School Hits
1971 saw the release of David Bowie's "Changes," The Who's "Baba O'Riley," and other songs that perfectly captured high schoolers' coming-of-age experiences.
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5 Songs Every Boomer Needs For Their Vacation Playlist
You can probably guess that "Margaritaville" is on this list, but we've got some left-field choices from the likes of Bob Dylan that might surprise you.
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The Absolute Worst Concert Performances Of The 1960s
In the '60s, rock concerts were new, and participants were still trying to figure them out. The inherent danger and rebelliousness of the genre didn't help.
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These 5 Female Guitarists Of The '70s Are Criminally Underrated
There were relatively few women playing guitar during the '70s, and the few that did emerge were largely underrated and overshadowed by their male counterparts.
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5 Classic Rock Lyrics That Would Actually Make Perfect Wedding Vows
Classic rock songwriters also serve as modern poets with a knack for capturing the perfect sentiments to share at the altar.
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5 Rock Songs From 1958 That Sound Even Cooler Today
The year 1958 was a time when many rock 'n' roll pioneers were firing on all cylinders, releasing all-time classics that have aged like fine wine.
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5 David Allan Coe Outlaw Country Lyrics That Shred As Hard As Classic Rock
David Allan Coe has a controversial legacy and plenty of country songs with lyrics that shred as hard as any in classic rock. Here's a look at five of them.
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5 Rock Musicians Who Experimented With '70s Country — And Nailed It
Country and rock have been bedfellows since the '50s, but these '70s artists, from Jerry Garcia to Neil Young, blended the genres to create pure magic.
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5 Love Songs From 1960 That Sound Even Sweeter Today
While each decade of the 20th century has produced some lovely love songs, certain songs from 1960 stand out as sweeter than ever.
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5 One-Hit Wonder Love Songs From The '60s That Still Have Us Head Over Heels
Some of the best and most enduring love songs of the '60s came from musicians who never found the same success again.
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5 Classic Rock Songs That Take Gen Xers Back To Their First Kiss
These classic love songs from the Cure, Mazzy Star, INXS, Journey, and the Smiths may bring back the nostalgia of a first kiss for gen xers.
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5 Classic Rock Songs Boomers Would Rather Forget
Even though the best of boomer music earns them bragging rights over other generations, the worst of it is annoying, overplayed, overrated, and best forgotten.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From 1969 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Summer For Music
The counterculture movement, a runaway Broadway hit, and rousing protest songs came together to make the last summer of the 1960s its best for classic rock.
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