'60s Rock Songs Hiding The Darkest Metaphors
While the pop acts of the 1960s were pushing the boundaries of acceptability in the mass market, rock music was plumbing the depths in even more complex ways.
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5 Classic Rock Stars Accused Of Indefensible Bandmate Betrayals
From solo aspirations to creative differences and even political spats, these rock stars turned on their bandmates and ended up leaving their fans distraught.
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Musicians Who Scored The Ultimate Honor When Their Covers Outperformed The Original Singers
Some artists recorded cover tracks that turned something good into something great, helping immortalize their legacy by outperforming the originals.
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5 Chart-Crushing Songs That Deserved To Flop
We aren't sure why these songs from acts like the Beatles and the Bee Gees managed to crack the top spot on the music charts, but they didn't deserve it.
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Musicians Who Soared To Fame After Their Rock Bands Kicked Them Out
Jimi Hendrix, Courtney Love, Ozzy Osbourne, and these other artists got the last laugh after their early rock bands showed them the door.
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Fans Got It So Wrong Blaming These Women For The Breakup Of Their Favorite Rock Bands
When famous rock bands broke up, fans erroneously blamed these woman, ignoring the complex fractures caused by egos, finances, and the pressure of fame.
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5 No. 1 Songs From 1984 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Year For Music
Tina Turner, Prince, and Cyndi Lauper are among the artists who had No. 1 hits in 1984 that helped spin pop and rock music in new directions.
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These 5 Underrated Music Venues Are Treasure Troves Of Rock History
They're not as famous as CBGB or the Whiskey a Go Go, but venues such as The Bitter End and The Surf Ballroom have played host to rock 'n' roll history.
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Rock Stars That Sabotaged Other Artists' Big Breaks
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.
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Hit Songs That Only Exist Because Artists Didn't Back Down
Some hit songs initially didn't thrill the music industry's gatekeepers, and artists had to fight tooth and nail to have them released.
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'90s Bands Back In The Spotlight Thanks To Irresistible Nostalgia Trends
From parents' wedding reels to old yearbook photos, nostalgic viral trends carrying iconic '90s tunes have given these bands a new generation of fans.
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Musicians Who Rescued Their Dying Careers With One Song
Everybody loves a comeback, and every so often, a musical dynamo of the past hits the Top 10 with an fresh hit. Artists like ABBA and Meat Loaf are just two.
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Rockers Who Hate To Play Their No. 1 Hits
From British acts that barnstormed their way to the top of the U.S. charts to America’s piano man, these rockers are sick of playing certain No. 1 hits live.
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The Most Wonderfully Absurd Song Lyrics About Chuck Norris Ever Written
Chuck Norris inspired many a songwriter, but these are the most ridiculous, or ridiculously over-the-top, Chuck-centric lyrics we could find.
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4 Classic Rock Flops From 1960 That We Can't Help But Love
Even some of the biggest names in rock music flopped in the charts in 1960, but we've got a soft spot for their iconic, toe-tapping chart failures.
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The Worst Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Snubs Are Pure Rage Bait For Fans
Sometimes, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame snubs perfectly eligible and deserving rockers, leaving them in the dust, year after year.
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We Bet You've Never Heard These Underrated Neil Diamond Songs
From the original version of a famous reggae hit to his soaring tribute to Martin Luther King, these are the lesser-known Neil Diamond songs you should try.
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5 Classic Rock Album Interludes That Are Actually Worth A Listen
Interludes are often overlooked, but artists like Peter Gabriel and Iggy Pop turned the short interstitials into vital parts of the album experience.
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'70s Bands Whose Careers Ended Too Soon
There were some '70s groups that for various reasons — internal tensions, poor sales, lousy representation, exhaustion, drugs, or death — just couldn't last.
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Cassette Tape Sales Have Skyrocketed — And '80s-Inspired TV Shows Might Be Why
Thanks to a resurgence in cassette popularity, younger folks can experience music on tape. And TV shows have played a hand in that revival.
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Classic Rock Drum Solos That Still Give Us Chills Every Time We Listen
These solos from some of classic rock's most legendary drummers, including Neil Peart, John Bonham, and Ringo Starr, leave us in awe every time.
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5 Flop Songs From 1978 We Can't Help But Love
These songs by Dire Straits, Van Halen, and other artists weren't well received when they first hit the airwaves, but we think they deserved better.
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5 Rock Songs From 1966 That Sound Even Cooler Today
The Beatles, the Byrds, the Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan are among the artists who released songs in 1966 that have only gotten better with age.
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5 Rock Songs From The '90s That Nail The Feeling Of True Angst
Nothing says "angst" like Alanis Morissette's "Ironic" and Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box" -- unless it's the other three downbeat '90s tunes on this list.
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5 Rock Songs From 1967 That Sound Even Cooler Today
Rock music in 1967 was defined by innovative psychedelic music that influenced the Summer of Love. Some of the songs from that year are just as enjoyable today.
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The Best Classic Rock Concert Encores Of All Time
Concert encores are often the cherry on top of a great concert. Bands like Fleetwood Mac, the Cure, Pink Floyd, and Black Sabbath gave some of the best ever.
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Soft Rock Burned Out With These 5 Songs
Back in the day, soft rock really had a moment, fitting right in with the cheesiness of the '80s. But these five songs were signs of the genres's decline.
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