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Iconic Debut Albums Every Boomer Remembers Hearing For The First Time

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Although a band's first album may not be their best, it can be an introduction to an entirely new sound for many listeners, like these records were for boomers.

1965 No. 1, Originally Titled Scrambled Eggs, Topped The Charts 61 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0000

The genesis of some No. 1 songs can be strange and unexpected, and one 1965 smash hit from a legendary band came to a band member in a dream.

Rock Bands That Released Back-To-Back Masterpiece Albums

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Whether they were already mainstays or newcomers when they did it, these rock acts all gave us two consecutive albums that were each absolute perfection.

The 5 Most Expensive Albums Ever Recorded

staff@grunge.com (Nicholas Vrchoticky) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:07:00 +0000

The most expensive albums ever recorded are true rarities that have sold for more money than most modern vehicles, with a Wu Tang album topping the list.

10 Folk Rock Songs Perfect For Beginner Guitar Players

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Learning a new instrument is a difficult task, so make it fun by learning easy, enjoyable songs. These 10 folk songs are great options.

One Of Rock's Most Beautiful Voices Died Just Before His Song Hit No. 1

staff@grunge.com (Tony Le Calvez) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0000

In 1973, a musician who spoke to the working class tragically died, and soon afterward, a song he wrote as a tribute to his unborn son topped the charts.

The 5 Best-Selling Artists In Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Is rock 'n' roll dead? Not quite - it's far from rotting in the grave. As a matter of fact, the best-selling artist of all time remains a rock band.

Born 90 Years Ago Today In London, He Left One Of Rock's Biggest Bands To Follow His Love Of The Blues

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:07:00 +0000

He played bass for the Rolling Stones for three decades before leaving and pursuing other interests, including his own blues band. He's 90 years old today.

The 5 Best Supergroups That Came Out Of The '60s

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Not every supergroup of the 1960s has enjoyed the lasting legacy of Cream or Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; some of the greats are barely remembered today.

Quote Of The Day By David Gilmour: 'It's Sad That I Don't Believe In A Higher Power. There's A Song On The Album...'

staff@grunge.com (Jason Brow) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

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.

One Of The Greatest Guitar Solos Of The '70s Was Played By A Musician Who Wasn't Even In The Band

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:37:00 +0000

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.

5 Rock Artists Who Outsold Almost Everyone

staff@grunge.com (Nicholas Vrchoticky) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0000

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.

This Group's Stairway To Heaven Hit The Hot 100 — Led Zeppelin's Never Did

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:07:00 +0000

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.

The 5 Best One-Album Rock Groups Of All Time

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:07:00 +0000

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.

Born 76 Years Ago Today In Florida, This Rocker Learned Guitar From An Eagles Legend

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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.

5 Classic Rock Album Covers That Became Dorm Room Staples

staff@grunge.com (Daryl Nelson) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Before the streaming age, album art was another form of artistic expression, and students were particularly fond of hanging posters of these iconic covers.

The Classic Rock Album Cover That Immortalized A Split-Second Moment Of Rebellion

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Thanks to heavy-handed crowd control and a quick-thinking photographer, the Clash's Paul Simonon unwittingly became an iconic classic rock album cover.

5 Underrated Debut Albums Every Music Fan Needs To Hear

staff@grunge.com (Nicholas Vrchoticky) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0000

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.

5 Classic Rock Songs That Belong On Every Boomer's Halloween Playlist

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:37:00 +0000

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.

The 5 Best '70s Live Albums, Ranked

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:07:00 +0000

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.