5 Classic Rock Songs From 1972 We'll Be Blasting On Repeat 'Til The Day We Die
In 1972 acts like Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, and Elton John released rock songs that became huge hits. We still love to blast those jams and sing along.
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Rock Stars Who Left Their Successful Bands For Flop Solo Projects
When rock stars leave their successful bands to go solo, it's risky. For every Stevie Nicks success story, there is a Dee Dee Ramone flop fiasco.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From The '60s That Are Worth A Head-Turning Amount Of Money
With millions of sales, numerous soundtrack credits, and colossal streaming numbers, these '60s hits from acts like the Beatles and Van Morrison made bank.
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If You're A True Classic Rock Fan, These 5 Lyrics Absolutely Make You Wince
Here is a treasure trove of lyrics we hope we've heard wrong — but were actually delivered with intent by established classic rock artists. Why?!
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These '80s Tunes Flopped On The Charts But Still Raked In Major Cash
Many '80s songs have gone on to massive commercial success, but from Depeche Mode to Ozzy Osbourne, a few initially had a very slow start in the charts.
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You're Wrong About The Real Reason These Bands Broke Up
When bands break up, the finger-pointing starts, and culprits like Yoko Ono become unfairly blamed. Turns out the truth can be more mundane, or even worse.
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'80s Flop Songs That Hit A Low Note With Critics But Soared With Rock Fans
Sometimes, reviewers miss the mark, and some of the most successful rock singles of the '80s found themselves on the wrong side of the critical gun.
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5 Rockers Who Trashed Organized Religion In Their Music — And Paid The Price
In some cases, musicians who took pot shots at organized religion in their music had to deal with some setbacks, even if only temporarily.
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'70s Rock Songs So Corny Our Ears Are Still Burning From Embarrassment
One person's corn may be another's caviar, but we think the lyrics and generally lackluster musical qualities of these '70s rock songs are universally cringe.
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These Rock Tunes Took The No. 1 Spot, But Totally Tanked With Critics
Let's take a trip back into a few hit songs that fans at the time seemed to love (or at least buy) that critics didn't feel the same about.
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These Rock Hits Have Some Truly Bizarre Origin Stories
You can thank Dexter Holland's Ph.D. in molecular biology for "Come Out and Play" and Keith Richards' soggy gardener for "Jumpin' Jack Flash."
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5 Classic Rock Hits That Aren't Worth As Much Money As You Might Think
You may think that every chart hit by classic rock artists such as Stevie Nicks and Kenny Rogers made bank, but you'd be surprised by how little some made.
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The 5 Best Karaoke Picks That Rock Hard — And Aren't Lame Cliches
From a Green Day sleeper to a classic country duet, these five short, unexpected karaoke picks fire up the crowd without needing superstar vocals.
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The Sickest Album Openers In Rock History
Before the streaming age, albums were meant to be listened in track order, and artists from the Beatles to Jimi Hendrix ensured you were hooked from the opener.
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5 Forgotten No. 1 Songs By The Beatles
Over the years, the popularity of some songs within The Beatles' discography has fluctuated, and some No. 1 hits are no longer topping streaming charts.
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5 Classic Rock Bands That Became More Famous Than The Headliners They Opened For
Once in a while, the musical explosiveness of the opening act is simply undeniable, and sometimes, that band eclipses the headliner in fame.
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Chart-Topping Love Songs That Rock Fans Actually Hate
Rock fans might tolerate, like, or even love certain non-rock or pop tracks. Others, though? They're on the hate list, especially love songs.
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Hidden Gem Songs That Appeared On Mediocre '80s Albums
Here are five classic '80s tracks from the likes of David Bowie and The Who that redeemed the otherwise forgettable albums they appeared on.
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Brilliant Musical Mistakes That Made It Onto The Album
During the classic rock era, there were some amazing 'mistakes' that, instead of detracting from a song, instead gave the tracks some astounding character.
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Forgotten High School Hits Boomers Left Behind In The '70s
The 1970s had no shortage of timeless and iconic hits, but there's a long list of songs that didn't have the same staying power, and still made a big impact.
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If You're A True Classic Rock Fan, You Want These Songs Played At Your Funeral
If your life has been accompanied by classic rock songs, you can count on your favorite artists, such as Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin, to memorialize you.
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Rockers Whose Egos Got In The Way Of Almost Certain Success
There are certain rock stars who made a couple of bad decisions and blew everything for themselves. They got in their own way, or rather, their egos did.
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Nursing Home Hits That'll Put Smiles On Seniors' Faces
Before many were even a twinkle in our parents' eyes, our esteemed elders were dancing to these rock, blues, and swing hits from the mid-20th century.
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The 5 Most Addictive Songs To Come Out Of 1970
Some songs are so catchy they become earworms, like or not. Others are just so fun that we can't get enough. These addictive songs from 1970 are the latter.
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The 5 Best Jingles By Classic Artists (Even Better Than Barry Manilow's State Farm Ditty)
From cereal to plumbers and skin care products, we think these classic jingles stand the test of time, and you may be surprised by the artists who made them.
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5 Rock Songs From 1987 That Sound Even Cooler Today
The best rock music of 1987 had something for everyone, and some songs seem sealed in a time capsule, sounding even cooler today than they did back then.
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5 Songs From 1960 That Remind Us What It Means To Be Young And In Love
In 1960, pop music was marketed to teenagers, with many love songs affirming the agony and thrill of young love. These songs still remind us of those feelings.
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