The 5 Top Motown Hits Of The '80s
From Diana Ross to Rick James, Motown's stars found new ways to rule the charts. These unforgettable '80s hits kept the legendary label in the spotlight.
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These Rare '60s Albums Are A Collector's White Whale
From unpeeled banana stickers to a vividly unusual Beatles cover, these are the rare '60s vinyl records that will get collectors giddy and opening wallets.
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1987 No. 1, Inspired By 2 Motown Hits, Topped The Charts 39 Years Ago Today
In 1987, one of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam's songwriters heard two Motown classics by Mary Wells, and combined them with an '80s twist for this chart-topper.
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5 Motown Classics That Belong On Every Water Aerobics Playlist
From the bubbly joy of the Jackson 5 to the uplifting melodies of Stevie Wonder, these nostalgic Motown hits will energize any water aerobics workout.
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Born 85 Years Ago Today In New Jersey, This Legendary Songwriter Never Played By The Rules
As salt-of-the-earth folk rock artists flourished from the mid-'60s on, among them sprung a more polished duo, yet this member knew when to buck a trend or two.
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1986 No. 1, The Marker Of An Icon's Control Over Her Music, Hit The Top 40 Years Ago Today
Janet Jackson's first No. 1 hit made it clear that her family was no longer calling the shots, and Jackson was a star in her own right.
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Not The Supremes, Not The Temptations: The Group That Time Forgot Gave Motown Its First Million-Seller
Motown was home to some of the most famous musical acts of the '60s and beyond, but their first big hit came from an unexpected and oft-forgotten group.
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His Studio Albums Weren't Selling. Then He Made One Of The Best Live Albums Ever
Some of the most iconic musicians in history had to put in years of work to make it big, including one of the best-selling artists in the 1970s.
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In 1965, In A Small English Town, The Yardbirds Changed The Sound Of Hard Rock Forever
In 1965, future guitar legend Jeff Beck was playing for the Yardbirds, and his onstage experiments in the U.K. would revolutionize rock 'n' roll.
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1983 No. 1, Written As A Vampire Love Song, Topped The Charts 43 Years Ago Today
The origins of this operatic 1983 pop hit stretch all the way back to "Nosferatu," a 1922 silent horror classic that was in turn inspired by "Dracula."
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5 Of The Most Beautiful Voices In Soft Rock History
From Karen Carpenter to Celine Dion, these soft rock singers are known for beautiful voices that helped produce some of the genre's biggest hits.
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5 Drum Solos We Wish We Could Hear Again For The First Time
Here are five classic drum solos that not only pack a major punch, but make us wish we could experience hearing them for the first time again.
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1982 Pop No. 1, A 'Terrible Record To Make,' Hit The Top 44 Years Ago Today
Ostensibly a story of growing up and unrealized dreams, John Cougar's, aka John Mellencamp, sole No. 1 hit from 1982 was a frustrating piece to get just right.
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The Funk Hit That Changed The Sound Of Pop Music
In 1970, Sly Stone & the Family Stone released a funk classic, but it was bassist Larry Graham's pioneering technique that became a staple for future artists.
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1984 No. 1, Penned For A Gene Wilder Movie, Hit The Top 42 Years Ago Today
Gene Wilder's romantic comedy is mostly forgotten today, but this Oscar-winning soundtrack cut by Stevie Wonder is an enduring pop classic.
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The Iconic Punk Band You Didn't Know Was Influenced By Bubblegum Pop
While bubblegum pop and punk may seem worlds apart, bubblegum pop actually helped shape the sound of one of the most iconic punk bands of all time.
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The 5 Albums Of 1970 With The Most Hit Singles
From Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young to Stevie Wonder and more, let's look back at five 1970 albums that rocked the charts with multiple hit singles.
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1980 No. 1, Which Gained New Life As A Sports Anthem, Topped The Charts 46 Years Ago Today
This song had barely been released when an NFL team jumped on it as a way to tout its prowess on the field, fire up its fans, and taunt its opponents.
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Quote Of The Day By Chris Cornell: 'When I'm At Home, I Don't Talk To Anyone; I Don't Go Out Socially. My One...'
Chris Cornell said that when he wasn't on stage singing, he was somewhat of a recluse, and he was grateful to have that connection with his audience.
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This 1986 Song Gave Barry Gibb The Most Joy To Write
Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees wrote a song in 1986 that brought him a lot of joy, but it was kept on ice for decades. Here's what happened with the track.
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The 4 Best One-Hit Wonders Of Bubblegum Pop Music
Bubblegum pop perfectly captured the sunny sound of the late ’60s and early ’70s. These four one-hit wonders still hold up so many decades later.
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In July 1965, On Venice Beach, One Encounter Changed The Doors Forever
In July 1965, two former college classmates ran into each other on Venice Beach. And thanks to that chance meeting, the band the Doors was born.
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The Best '60s Girl-Group Hits That Still Put Boomers In A Great Mood
These ’60s girl groups lit up the charts with songs that still put boomers in a great mood. Let's revisit some sweet melodies that make it hard not to smile.
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The Greatest Self-Taught Drummers In Rock History
These rock drummers are not only legendary for their contributions to the genre, but for more or less learning how to play the instrument on their own.
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1979 No. 1, Featured In A Credit Card Commercial Years Later, Topped The Charts 47 Years Ago Today
One of Michael Jackson's first big hits reached No. 1 47 years ago in 1979. In 2018, the dance-floor favorite was repurposed for a Capital One commercial.
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The Best '80s Supergroup Songs That Still Go Hard Today
The supergroup may seem like an increasingly rare species of artist these days, but the '80s were something of a golden age for them, as these songs show.
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The 5 Best Bass Soloists Funk Music Ever Had
From a pioneer of slap style to an industry heavyweight who backed James Brown, we've chosen those master bassists whose solos lifted funk music the highest.
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