Albums That Serve As A Musician's Heartbreaking Final Goodbye
Art imitates life, and when these famed musicians saw their last days approaching, they poured their remaining energy into these heart-wrenching final albums.
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5 Hit James Taylor Songs That Crown Him As The Ultimate King Of Comfort
James Taylor's music is typically pretty soothing, and hits like "Handyman" and "Your Smiling Face" prove he's the ultimate king of comfort music.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1977 Was The Decade's Best Year For Soft Rock
These soft rock hits from 1977 all have easy-going arrangements, gently rocking beats, and smooth vocals that glide into your ears like warm honey.
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These Rock Icons Were Once Banned From Entire Countries
While most of us lack the power to silence musicians, some civil servants and politicos do have the power to block rock stars from visiting a given country.
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Classic Rock Bands That Launched The Most Successful Solo Careers
Going solo is the dream of many a rock band member, but some were lucky enough to get their start in one of these legendary multi-superstar incubators.
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The Best Slow Songs Of The '60s Are Simply Timeless
From heartfelt yearning to earnest messages of hope, these simple yet powerful '60s songs still reach across the decades to grab our hearts and minds.
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5 No. 1 Songs From 1995 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Year For Music
The 1990s certainly represented a landmark time for music -- and 1995, in particular, was a standout year, highlighted by hits from Michael Jackson and others.
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5 Rock Songs From 1961 That Sound Even Cooler Today
In 1961, rock 'n' roll was still in its infancy, but songs from artists like Jerry Lee Lewis, Dick and Dee Dee, and Ann-Margret sound even cooler now.
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'80s Rock Icons Who Walked Away From Their Careers
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.
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Classic Rock Hits Every Boomer Needs On Their Anniversary Playlist
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.
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The Worst Band Poaches In Rock History
Stealing a musician away from another band is a cardinal sin of rock, as Ozzy Osbourne, David Bowie, and Dave Grohl all learned the hard way.
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5 Iggy Pop Songs That Transformed Rock's DNA
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.
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The Most Explosive Sibling Rivalries In Rock History
Sibling rivalries happen, but the contention between brothers in bands like Oasis, the Everly Brothers, and the Jesus and Mary Chain have been explosive.
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5 Songs From 1967 That Define Rock History
Some songs from the tumultuous year of 1967, from psychedelic to progressive rock to avant-garde, still feel vital because they forged today.
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5 Barry Manilow Flop Songs We're Not Embarrassed To Love
True, you don't get a lot of cool points for liking Barry Manilow, but the guy could write a song, and we're not embarrassed to love these five Manilow flops.
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The 5 Most Important Classic Rock Songs For Boomers
Boomers came of age from the earliest days of rock through two decades of iconic music. Here are the most important classic rock songs of their generation.
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5 Rock Songs From 1962 That Sound Even Cooler Today
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.
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Musicians Who Predicted These Then-Young Stars Would Skyrocket To Fame
David Bowie saw it in Devo, and Chaka Khan knew Whitney Houston would go far. Here's a look at artists who knew young stars would skyrocket to fame.
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The 5 Best Slow Songs For Boomers To Dance To At Their Children's Weddings
The father and daughter or mother and son dance at weddings are always special. These five slow songs are optimal for boomers' sentiments to their kids.
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Classic Rock Songs We'd Trade The World To Hear Again For The First Time
Some songs just have it, whether "it" means infectious riffs, impressive lead guitar work, boundary-pushing experimentation, or all of the above.
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These Bandmate Romances Shaped Rock History
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.
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5 Flop Songs From The '90s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
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.
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Musicians Who Soared To Fame After They Got Divorced
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.
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Bizarre 1970s Albums You Should Drop The Needle On At Least Once
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.
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5 Classic Rock Hits Every Boomer Needs On Their Retirement Playlist
These tracks, including Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" and Styx's "Come Sail Away," are guaranteed to get any boomer's retirement party started with a bang.
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5 Moment-Defining Classic Rock Albums Hardly Anyone Talks About Anymore
Albums by bands like The Who, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, and the Wire were moment-defining, but decades later, hardly anyone talks about that.
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Rock Songs That Defined These Iconic Horror Movies
"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.
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