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1986 No. 1, The Marker Of An Icon's Control Over Her Music, Hit The Top 40 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0000

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.

Not The Supremes, Not The Temptations: The Group That Time Forgot Gave Motown Its First Million-Seller

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:07:00 +0000

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.

His Studio Albums Weren't Selling. Then He Made One Of The Best Live Albums Ever

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0000

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.

In 1965, In A Small English Town, The Yardbirds Changed The Sound Of Hard Rock Forever

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:07:00 +0000

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.

1983 No. 1, Written As A Vampire Love Song, Topped The Charts 43 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0000

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."

5 Of The Most Beautiful Voices In Soft Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:07:00 +0000

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.

5 Drum Solos We Wish We Could Hear Again For The First Time

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0000

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.

1982 Pop No. 1, A 'Terrible Record To Make,' Hit The Top 44 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0000

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.

The Funk Hit That Changed The Sound Of Pop Music

staff@grunge.com (Tony Le Calvez) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0000

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.

1984 No. 1, Penned For A Gene Wilder Movie, Hit The Top 42 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0000

Gene Wilder's romantic comedy is mostly forgotten today, but this Oscar-winning soundtrack cut by Stevie Wonder is an enduring pop classic.

The Iconic Punk Band You Didn't Know Was Influenced By Bubblegum Pop

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0000

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.

The 5 Albums Of 1970 With The Most Hit Singles

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:07:00 +0000

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.

1980 No. 1, Which Gained New Life As A Sports Anthem, Topped The Charts 46 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (Kelly Kuehn) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0000

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.

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...'

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

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.

This 1986 Song Gave Barry Gibb The Most Joy To Write

staff@grunge.com (Jason Brow) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0000

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.

The 4 Best One-Hit Wonders Of Bubblegum Pop Music

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:37:00 +0000

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.

In July 1965, On Venice Beach, One Encounter Changed The Doors Forever

staff@grunge.com (Daryl Nelson) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0000

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.

The Best '60s Girl-Group Hits That Still Put Boomers In A Great Mood

staff@grunge.com (Daryl Nelson) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:07:00 +0000

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.

The Greatest Self-Taught Drummers In Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:07:00 +0000

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.

1979 No. 1, Featured In A Credit Card Commercial Years Later, Topped The Charts 47 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0000

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.