The Story Of Led Zeppelin Explained In 11 Songs
Led Zeppelin was the quintessential rock band of the 1970s, and some songs perfectly capture what the band was all about at certain points in time.
Read MoreLed Zeppelin was the quintessential rock band of the 1970s, and some songs perfectly capture what the band was all about at certain points in time.
Read MoreFrom the evocative lyrics of Elton John to the irresistible beat of Earth, Wind & Fire, these iconic '70s wedding songs will always be a hit with boomers.
Read MoreThere is something special about music considered timeless. While some songs age well, others get even better as the years go on, like these five from 1974.
Read MoreMany bands that toiled throughout the '80s eventually reached the next level in their careers because of the attention brought to them by one particular tune.
Read MoreHow is it that a good song becomes bad? Oh yeah, that's right — it gets played, and played a lot, which makes them especially intolerable on repeat listen.
Read MoreAmidst all the restless, churning desire to make novel and cool music in the '70s, certain songs stood out as especially cool on the classic rock front.
Read MoreHeartache is part of life, and artists like Bill Withers, Carole King, and others made it the subject of songs that boomers will remember with melancholy.
Read MoreA modern wedding likely means a late boomer (or two, or more) is involved, and they are well-situated to have a nostalgic take on their own youth in the 1980s.
Read MoreHindsight tells us what defined rock history. Looking back at 1975, it's clear that Patti Smith, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, War, and Bob Dylan made a big impact.
Read MoreFrom a tender lullaby to a melancholy take on the fleeting nature of human existence, here are five songs from the 1970s that speak to the human experience.
Read MoreThe end of the 1960s was marked by rock music inspired by war, division, and inequality, and these iconic songs hit just as hard now as they did then.
Read MoreSome movies, such as "Top Gun" and "The Breakfast Club," have achieved iconic status, and their associated rock songs also rode their plot to eternal fame.
Read MoreA great song stands the test of time, and these jams by bands including Asia, Eddie Money, and the Psychedelic Furs sound cooler now than they did in 1982.
Read MoreFrom bold hair and wild makeup to the era’s unique, electrifying guitar sounds, these five tracks capture everything that made ’70s glam rock unforgettable.
Read MoreIn the 1970s, artists such as Blondie, Brian Eno, and Fleetwood Mac pushed the boundaries of rock music and produced songs that were far ahead of their time.
Read MoreEver since this band replaced its lead singer, debate has continued over which version was better. Here's an argument for why the second guy rocked harder.
Read MoreIt's hard to distill the greatest 1970s rock songs, but from Led Zeppelin to Heart, here are the tunes to smash that repeat button and belt out the lyrics to.
Read MoreYou may have rocked out to hit tunes by bands like Prism and The Call when they were getting plenty of airtime in the '80s, but you've likely forgotten.
Read MoreRock music is largely characterized by the use of electric guitars, but versions of these classic rock songs done a capella make you forget there are none.
Read MoreMany people may now consider the '70s rock scene as being the poor, counterculture alternative to mighty disco. The reality couldn't be further from the truth.
Read MoreThe one thing you have to hand to classic rock songs is that people still like listening to them. We'll keep playing these five songs for as long as we live.
Read MoreTime has not always been kind to the rock scene of the 1980s, but some moments, such as Queen's 1985 Live Aid performance, are still universally admired today.
Read MoreThese legendary 1970 concerts from acts like the Grateful Dead, The Who, and Led Zeppelin were so incredible that no rock music fan will ever forget them.
Read MoreYou may think that rock legends like David Bowie and Foreigner nabbed a No. 1 early on, but even their most iconic songs took years to reach the top spot.
Read MoreWhether it's an overplayed guitar riff, a irritating earworm, or a song with awfully offensive lyrics, these rock songs from the '70s deserve to be put to rest.
Read More1971 was undoubtedly a landmark year for rock. These unforgettable tracks from legendary artists show why the era still echoes through music today.
Read MoreMusic fans were spoiled for choice in the 1970s, with many epic concerts by legendary bands. But sometimes even the best artists had a terrible day at work.
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