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The Career Of Animals Frontman Eric Burdon Is As Old School Rock 'N' Roll As It Gets

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Eric Burdon's music career took him from dingy jazz clubs to the vanguard of psychedelic rock in the late '60s to the groundbreaking funk rock of the '70s.

The Most Eye-Watering Sums Musicians Have Ever Been Paid For Their Catalogs

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Several wealthy music rights agencies have snapped up the potentially income-generating catalogs for a number of rock and pop stars.

5 Rock Songs That Will Transport Boomers Right Back To Their High School Graduations

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Boomers can take a trip down memory lane by listening to songs of the '60s and '70s. These rock anthems will make them nostalgic for high school graduation.

'70s High School Hits With Supremely Singable Lyrics

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000

One thing all genres and song formats can do is make you want to sing along, and high schoolers loved to sing these songs in the '70s.

Music Icons Whose Best-Known Songs Are Actually Covers

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0000

From Aretha Franklin to Elvis Presley, these musical titans all have a signature song associated with them, but they weren't the first to write and perform it.

The No. 1 Song On June 10, 1966 Sounds So Much Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0000

This No. 1 hit from 1966 does not sound like any other traditional chart-topper, which is probably why it remains one of the coolest tracks to this day.

5 Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their Wildest Nights

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Boomers came of age in the '60s and '70s, so songs by bands like AC/DC, the Bee Gees, and Kiss likely still remind them of some wild nights they had.

5 Generation-Defining Guitarists Hardly Anyone Talks About Anymore

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000

There are guitarists who made a massive musical impact on their respective generations, revered by fellow ax wielders but rarely remembered by music fans.

Bob Dylan Wrote This Classic In 1973 — 17 Years Later, A Hard Rock Cover Brought It Back To Life

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0000

Written for a poignant scene in a 1973 movie, this Bob Dylan classic was given the hard rock treatment by Guns N' Roses years later, making it a modern earworm.

This 1970 Song By Cat Stevens About An Ex-Girlfriend Might Be His Most Haunting

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0000

This song helped Cat Stevens transform himself from a '60s British pop star to one of the most impactful singer-songwriters of the 1970s.

Hands Down You're A True Cat Stevens Fan If You Know These 5 Deep Cuts

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Think you're a diehard Cat Stevens fan? We've combed the singer-songwriter's catalog for five lesser-known tracks that only his most loyal listeners will know.

The 5 Best Bass Riffs In Classic Rock

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0000

A bass riff can make a song, and in the case of these five tracks by The Who, Queen, Pink Floyd, Yes, and Lou Reed, the bass playing truly defines the songs.

5 Rock Songs Every Gen Xer Needs On Their Workout Playlist

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000

If you're a Gen Xer, there are plenty of songs to choose from when creating a motivating soundtrack to your workout session, from warm-up to cooldown.

5 Classic Rock Songs That Bring Boomers Back To Their First Day Behind The Wheel

staff@grunge.com (Patrick Moran) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0000

These classic rock jams from the '70s like "Highway Star" and "Going Mobile" will remind boomers of those early days of freedom behind the wheel.

Rock Songs For Anyone Whose First Crush Became Their Forever

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0000

From the Beatles' "Something" to Foo Fighters' "Everlong," these tracks are perfect for people who somehow found their forever person right out of the gate.

5 Nearly Perfect '70s Songs That Almost Everyone Agrees On

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0000

There is much to enjoy about the music of the 1970s. In fact, many of the most timeless pieces that emerged during the decade are pretty much perfect.

5 Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First Prom

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0000

After rock laid its rhythm-and-bluesy roots in the '50s, baby boomers came of age and began crafting music of their own - and some celebrated love.

5 Classic Albums That Define Folk Rock

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0000

Folk rock's claim to fame is blending multiple distinct styles into a cohesive whole, mixing various genres, instruments, and philosophies of music.

5 Hits From The Monkees That Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush

staff@grunge.com (Jason Brow) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0000

During the '60s, the Monkees belted out family-friendly tunes that managed to sum up young love in all its bittersweet glory, and which still stir memories.

Waiting For Cat Stevens Inspired Carly Simon To Pen This 1971 Hit In Under An Hour

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0000

When Cat Stevens ran late for a dinner date, Carly Simon used the few extra minutes to pen what would become one of her most enduring classics.