5 Songs From 1974 That Made Rock History
Each year has produced songs that have charted the course of rock history, and this is especially true of 1974, thanks to artists from David Bowie to Kiss.
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The 5 Most Timeless Southern Rock Songs About Love
Practically every music genre has its fair share of love songs, but how does Southern rock stack up? Here are five love songs in this style that still resonate.
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This Toxic Love Song Was The First-Ever Modern No. 1 In 1958
A huge TV star made this tune about a cavalier ladies' man who meets his match the first Billboard Hot 100 chart topper, but its songwriter might surprise you.
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Real Classic Rock Fans Have These Power Ballads Tattooed On Their Hearts
Rock's power ballads aren't wallflowers and never belong in the shadows — they're bombastic declarations of our most primal emotions, good or bad.
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'70s Rock Icons That Tarnished Their Own Legacy
From hateful words to a few stolen chords and even crashing a car with drugs and a gun, these '70s rock stars found that their reputation wasn't invulnerable.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From The '70s That Are Worth A Head-Turning Amount Of Money
While the '70s may be long gone, the music lives on, and is still making money for artists today. Can you name these five popular all-time money-making hits?
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Under-The-Radar Eagles Tracks We Wish Were Bigger Hits
You might not be familiar with "Outlaw" and these other Eagles tunes that slipped through the cracks, but they're among the group's best songs.
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Oasis' 1995 Smash Hit Wonderwall Was Named After This Classic Rock Icon's Album
The massively popular English band Oasis broke out in the U.S. in 1996 with "Wonderwall," and the song's title is a reference to an obscure album.
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5 Flop Songs From 1975 We Can't Help But Love
Sometimes, great songs don't chart well. In fact, there are plenty that sank without a trace when released as a single in 1975, but we still love them.
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5 Rock Songs From 1980 That Sound Even Cooler Today
These five tracks from 1980—by artists including Talking Heads, the Clash, and Bob Seger—have only grown cooler, sharper, and more relevant with time.
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Journey's Don't Stop Believin' Was The Perfect Classic Rock Song Until Pop Culture Ruined It Forever
You can definitely have too much of a good thing, and this classic tune by Journey is proof. Here's how pop culture ruined one of our favorite songs.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From 1971 We'll Be Blasting On Repeat 'Til The Day We Die
1971 produced enduring rock songs really encapsulated the turbulent era. These 5 classic rock songs, including "Imagine" by John Lennon, will never grow old.
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Classic Rock Songs Everyone Instantly Knows Just By Their Opening Line
There are plenty of classic rock tunes we can hum along to, but legendary bands such as Queen and Black Sabbath can add instant recognition of an opening line.
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'60s Rock Songs That Are Overrated
These '60s rock songs by Van Morrison, the Velvet Underground, the Moody Blues, the Doors, and even the Beatles were hits, but here's why they're overrated.
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Top Classic Rock Artists' Most Notable Flop Songs
From Elton John's sluggish "Slow Rivers" to a not-so-epic fantasy track from Kiss, here are the flop songs that classic rock legends probably wish you’d forget.
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Barry Manilow's No. 1 Hit From 1977 Is His Saddest Love Song, Hands Down
Barry Manilow is no stranger to sappy ballads that get stuck in your head, but this 1977 hit is so weepy, you'll want a box of tissues nearby just to listen.
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How Fleetwood Mac's Dreams Became A Mega-Hit Against All Odds
"Dreams," one of the most popular songs on Fleetwood Mac's album, "Rumors," almost wasn't meant to be. Here's how the song was created in the midst of chaos.
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Classic Rock Legends From The '70s Who Returned Decades Later To Top Their Original Performances
Countless 1970s bands have reunited many years after their initial climb, but it's rare for an artist to hit a new echelon during their comeback.
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These 5 Killer Guitar Solos Are Imprinted On True Classic Rock Fans For Life
What would rock 'n' roll be without those killer guitar solos? Skynrd, Zeppelin, and even Dire Straights have surely burned these epic solos into your brain.
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The Grammys 2026 Tribute To Ozzy Osbourne Was The Killer Send-Off He Deserved
The 2026 Grammys did right by metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne, as a supergroup blasted the iconic protest song "War Pigs" in an incredible "In Memoriam" segment.
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These 5 Songs Define '60s Classic Rock
With driving guitars, powerful vocals, and lyrics that nod to rebellion and discontent, these '60s songs are what we mean when we talk about classic rock.
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Devo's Version Of (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction Leaves The Rolling Stones' Original In The Dust
The Rolling Stones released "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" in 1965, effectively putting the group on the map. But Devo's 1977 version tops it.
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These Are Led Zeppelin's Sappiest Love Songs, Hands Down
Led Zeppelin rarely wrote love songs, but the ones they did write were unforgettable. These tracks reveal the band’s softer side without losing the bite.
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If These 5 Classic Rock Bands From The '70s Ever Reunite, We'd Drain Our Bank Accounts In A Heartbeat
When a reunion tour goes right, it's a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and there are some '70s classic rock groups that many fans are hoping get back together.
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Queen's Don't Stop Me Now Was A Modest Hit In 1979 — 25 Years Later, A Zombie Movie Made It A Smash
Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" only made it to No. 86 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979, but new audiences discovered it in a horror-comedy 25 years later.
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Rock Songs Every Boomer Dad Knows By Heart
From songs evoking the call of the open road to anthemic ballads, these rock songs from the '60s and '70s earned a permanent place in boomer dads' hearts.
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Elton John Predicted Queen's Biggest Hit Would Fail. His Diss Is What Made The Song Iconic
Elton John and members of Queen were friends, but John had no faith in their biggest hit. It was iconic for the same reasons John thought it wouldn't work.
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