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Rock Songs That Defined These Iconic Horror Movies

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

"Bad Moon Rising," "Goo Goo Muck," and "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" are just a few rock songs that will forever be associated with classic horror films.

5 Rock Songs Written For Superhero Movies That Soared Up The Charts

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Nothing helps build up the vibe of a superhero film quite like a tailor-made rock song for its soundtrack -- and several found mainstream commercial success.

5 Catchy Commercial Jingles That Are Worth A Head-Turning Amount Of Money

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

From singers on a hilltop wanting to teach the world to a pithy one-liner that started as a pop song, these jingles went on to make corporations even richer.

Why 1963 And 1969 Were The Decade's Most Devastating Years For Music Fans

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:37:00 +0000

The music industry suffered two particularly harrowing blows in the 1960s when high-profile deaths occurred in both 1963 and 1969.

Musicians Who Soared To Fame After Their Rock Bands Kicked Them Out

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Jimi Hendrix, Courtney Love, Ozzy Osbourne, and these other artists got the last laugh after their early rock bands showed them the door.

Rock Stars That Sabotaged Other Artists' Big Breaks

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:07:00 +0000

If you've ever heard of AC/DC, Van Halen, Prince, or the Runaways, it's despite the best efforts of Deep Purple, Journey, Rick James, and Rush, respectively.

The Most Wonderfully Absurd Song Lyrics About Chuck Norris Ever Written

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Chuck Norris inspired many a songwriter, but these are the most ridiculous, or ridiculously over-the-top, Chuck-centric lyrics we could find.

Cassette Tape Sales Have Skyrocketed — And '80s-Inspired TV Shows Might Be Why

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Thanks to a resurgence in cassette popularity, younger folks can experience music on tape. And TV shows have played a hand in that revival.

Chuck Norris Sang The Eyes Of A Ranger Theme Song — But His First Choice Was This Country Legend

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:32:01 +0000

Chuck Norris was best known as Walker, Texas Ranger, and he even sang the theme song for the series. However, he had hoped a pro singer would take it on.

The Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Soundtrack Is '90s Nostalgia Catnip

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Each song in "Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" offers a blast of nostalgia for anyone who was around in the '90s, from the Breeders to the Beastie Boys.

How Hollywood Lost Out On These Hit Songs

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0000

From an iconic gangster film to dancing gremlins, these musicians had their own reasons for saying no to Hollywood, and it wasn't always about the money.

This Masterpiece Of A Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1972

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

Not only was this chart-topping song a huge hit in 1972, it also beat all other songs that year for the longest time in the No. 1 position.

Movies That Nail What It Was Like To Be A Classic Rock Fan In The '70s

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:37:00 +0000

For a front-row seat to a defining era of classic rock, look no further than "Dazed and Confused," "The Last Waltz," and the other films on this list.

Musicians Who Switched Genres And Betrayed Their Most Loyal Fans

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Some of these artists had built fanbases over not just years, but decades, only to suddenly switch to seemingly incompatible genres later on.

Car Commercials That Drove These Catchy Songs Up The Charts

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Every good car ad needs a catchy tune, but what if the song becomes the star? From new acts to a superstar, these artists found out how selling out can cash in.

Strange Things From The Early Days Of MTV You Didn't Know

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

How much cable viewers came to want their MTV cannot be understated, and it all started amid the many strange things that happened in the network's early days.

5 Classic Rock Stars Who Were Snubbed For Best Original Song At The Oscars

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Van Morrison. Paul Simon, and Peter Gabriel are just three of the classic rock artists who made it to the Oscar nominees list but never the podium.

5 Classic Rock Stars Who Won Oscars For Best Original Song

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

Some classic rock artists segued from making epic songs you can still hear on the radio today to creating movie tunes that won them the Oscar.

Music Icons Who Were Arrested While On Tour

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Sometimes brilliant musical artists enjoy such a freewheeling lifestyle afforded by fame, money, and adulation that they forget they aren't above the law.

Why Listening To Music On The Original iPod Was Better Than Everything Before It

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:07:00 +0000

The original iPod revolutionized portable music, taking everything that made previous products great and solving all of their problems in one small device.