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 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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Iconic Moments That Changed Rock History Forever
Over the course of rock history, certain individuals and their acts stand out as the most important ones that created and defined the genre.
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The Eagles Dominated The '70s With Ease — These 5 No. 1 Hits Are Proof
Blending country and rock with soulful harmonies, the Eagles racked up an enviable string of five No. 1 hits, spanning from 1975 to 1979.
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The Final Performance Of These Legendary Acts
The most legendary acts had quite a run, but even for them, the party had to wind down eventually, culminating in one final show.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From 1973 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Summer For Music
There's plenty to like about classic rock from 1973, but that summer was truly legendary, with Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, and others turning up the heat.
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5 Neil Young Songs Only True Fans Will Appreciate
Dig through Neil Young albums ranging from 1973 to 2012 and beyond, and you'll find decades of songs that will always beguile and blow fans' minds.
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The 5 Best Classic Rock Album Covers Of The '70s
Classic rock cover albums often became part of the overall experience — to the point that the designs of album covers themselves emerging an art form.
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Legendary B-Sides That Made Rock Music History
B-sides were often included as an afterthought, but some did better than the lead single, became foundational to rock history, and even began the genre itself.
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Musicians Over 60 Who Are Still Rocking Hard As Ever
From Mick Jagger to Iggy Pop, these rockers decided long ago that retirement is for chumps. For them, tours and studio albums are preferable to quiet vacations.
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5 Underrated Classic Rock Songs Only Generation Jones Truly Gets
Maybe it's true that you had to be there, but Generation Jones lived it, and that's why they truly get these underrated songs from Steely Dan and others.
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The Beatles Achieved This Unbelievable Milestone In 1964 At The Height Of Their Fame
In 1964 the Beatles had taken the U.S. by storm, reaching an unbelievable milestone that no other band has ever achieved. Here's how they did it.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1966 Was The Decade's Best Year For Folk Rock
Folk rock reached its peak in 1966, thanks to hit songs like Simon & Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence" and the Mamas & the Papas' "Monday, Monday."
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5 Classic Rock Songs Everyone Thinks Hit No. 1 — But Never Did
Some songs are so popular that you'd swear they had to be a No. 1 hit, but songs like "Dancing in the Dark" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" never topped Billboard.
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The 5 Best Bob Dylan Songs That Aren't Blowin' In The Wind
Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" put him on the map, but he's had many other great songs, especially in the '60s and '70s. Here are some of Dylan's best.
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James Taylor's Hit Love Songs Are The Definition Of Timeless
Though they were all first released in the 1970s, James Taylor's explorations and confessions of love feel like they could've been written at any time.
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Rock Bands Who Lost Their Keyboardists To Mega-Successful Artists
Rock bands like Refugee and Chicken Shack had a chance at superstardom with a virtuoso keyboardist on board, until they were lured away by bigger fish.
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