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'80s Rock Icons Who Walked Away From Their Careers

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

As one of rock's biggest, loudest, and most experimental decades and the start of the music video era, the '80s saw many musicians hit big before disappearing.

Classic Rock Hits Every Boomer Needs On Their Anniversary Playlist

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0000

A boomer anniversary is a big deal, so from the Beach Boys to Van Halen, we're here with the essential classic rock hits to stoke those long-burning fires.

5 Iggy Pop Songs That Transformed Rock's DNA

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Since emerging in the late 1960s as frontman for Detroit rock band The Stooges, Iggy Pop, nicknamed the "Godfather of Punk," has been a driving force in rock.

5 Rock Songs From 1962 That Sound Even Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000

From the pioneering use of the fuzz box to shock-rock spine-tinglers, we think these 1962 rock songs sound even fresher today after decades of influence.

Classic Rock Songs We'd Trade The World To Hear Again For The First Time

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Some songs just have it, whether "it" means infectious riffs, impressive lead guitar work, boundary-pushing experimentation, or all of the above.

These Bandmate Romances Shaped Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Music and romance go hand in hand, and from Fleetwood Mac to the White Stripes, band relationships have inspired some of rock music's greatest ever acts.

5 Flop Songs From The '90s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Flop songs from alternative bands like the Pixies, Smashing Pumpkins, and Neutral Milk Hotel didn't get much acclaim, but younger generations today are fans.

Musicians Who Soared To Fame After They Got Divorced

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

It can take years for a musician to reach a state of fame, fortune, and arena-headlining status, and in this time, relationships can come and go.

Bizarre 1970s Albums You Should Drop The Needle On At Least Once

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

The more out-there and intense a topic was, the more likely there was a '70s band or artist that was obsessed with it and transferred that fascination to vinyl.

5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1985 Was The Decade's Best Year For Love Songs

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

From arena rock to pop earworms, 1985 was full of iconic love songs, and we think these chart-topping hits prove that year was the finest effort of the '80s.

5 Rock Songs From 1990 That Sound Even Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

1990 was the tail end of the hair metal era, but grunge music had yet to go mainstream. Still, plenty of songs from that year that are even cooler now.

5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1964 Was The Decade's Best Year For Love Songs

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Thanks to the Beatles, the Shangri-Las, the Supremes, and the other artists on this list, 1964 pulled out all the stops when it came to love songs.

Rock Bands Who Lost Their Bassists To Mega-Successful Artists

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Given the short supply of bass players, it's little wonder that time and again, smaller acts have lost theirs to mega-successful bands or artists.

5 Flop Love Songs From The '70s That Have Earned Admiration From Younger Generations

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Love songs abounded in the '70s, but not all succeeded, and even tunes by legends such as Bob Dylan and Jim Croce had to wait for the streaming generations.

Musicians Who Tanked Their Careers With One Regrettable Flop Song

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

If the right song played at the right time can make a musician's fortune, then the wrong one released at the wrong time can cause a precipitous downfall.

5 Nostalgic Songs Every Gen Xer Will Want To Hear At Their 50-Year High School Reunion

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Fifty years after high school, you can count on Gen X reunions to be lively affairs, especially if they are bolstered by nostalgic songs that we want to hear.

Musicians Who Got A Late Start But Still Found Dream-Level Fame

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Most musicians hit it big young, but sometimes, success in the business comes later in life - a rare occurrence to be sure, but not unheard of.

5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1977 Was The Decade's Best Year For Love Songs

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Love songs have and always will be aplenty, but in 1977, the likes of Fleetwood Mac, the Bee Gees, and Debby Boone made that year an unrivaled musical lovefest.

Musicians Who Scored Grammys After Their Bands Kicked Them Out

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Some artists who got fired not only achieved success afterward but sometimes equaled or surpassed the success of their original groups, Grammys included.

5 Classic Rock Songs Every Boomer's Road Trip Playlist Needs

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0000

There's nothing like a great song on a roadie. For boomers, classic rock staples from bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Eagles are essential playlist picks.