'70s Bands That Broke Up Right Before Their Fame Exploded
Whether caused by record label mismanagement, band tensions, or tragic deaths, these '70s bands fell apart before they could bask in future superstardom.
Read MoreWhether caused by record label mismanagement, band tensions, or tragic deaths, these '70s bands fell apart before they could bask in future superstardom.
Read MoreSongs like "Sliver," "Drain You," and "You Know You're Right" are solid Nirvana songs that haven't been overplayed the same way "Smells Like Teen Spirit" has.
Read MoreWith driving guitars, powerful vocals, and lyrics that nod to rebellion and discontent, these '60s songs are what we mean when we talk about classic rock.
Read MoreRock music in the '90s put its best foot forward with these timeless songs, inspired by events and challenges that anyone can identify with 30 years later.
Read MoreChart success isn't always enough for rock bands. These hits were turned into ads for cars, stores, beer, and whatever else bags of advertising money bought.
Read MoreLed Zeppelin rarely wrote love songs, but the ones they did write were unforgettable. These tracks reveal the band’s softer side without losing the bite.
Read MoreWhen a reunion tour goes right, it's a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and there are some '70s classic rock groups that many fans are hoping get back together.
Read MoreThe golden age of classic rock might have ended in the '80s, but the year 1984, specifically, produced some rock songs that have aged very well.
Read MoreAn ever-changing and experimental Radiohead distanced itself from its breakout pop hit, "Creep," but that hasn't stopped other musicians from covering it.
Read MoreTom Petty's hit songs are like the soundtrack to the later decades of the 20th century, and we wish we'd had the chance to ask him about his music.
Read MoreFrom songs evoking the call of the open road to anthemic ballads, these rock songs from the '60s and '70s earned a permanent place in boomer dads' hearts.
Read MoreIn the 1970s, music critics didn't hold back, but they sometimes misjudged rock fans, who adored critically panned songs by legends such as Queen and Bob Dylan.
Read MoreJust because a song makes you famous and rich, it doesn't ensure that you actually want to sing it. These five singers hated their most popular songs.
Read MoreIn 1975, Loretta Lynn, Alice Cooper, and Donna Summer released women-focused songs, and Bob Dylan sang of racial injustice. Each caused controversy. Here's why.
Read MoreEven the biggest heavy metal bands, like Metallica and Black Sabbath, have gone through bland periods, yet we think these duds are actually gems in the rough.
Read MoreMany rock songs can capture our feelings about love in a more powerful way. Take a look at five of our favorite love anthems from iconic rock bands.
Read MoreWhile many classic rock bands continue to enjoy legendary status, even the biggest artists have great tracks that are unfairly overlooked by casual listeners.
Read MoreFrom Dave Grohl's scandal to Liz Phair's self-sabotage, here's how these ’90s rock icons damaged their own legacies and changed how fans remember them.
Read MoreThe music created during the decades when the boomers were young is lauded as some of the best in rock, funk, soul, and R&B history. These five songs prove it.
Read MoreSuper Bowl commercials go big. Some even commission iconic rock songs to add nostalgia and the cool factor to their products. These are the best yet.
Read More1970 saw a lot of heavier-rock as the '60s era of flower-power came to an end, including these five bangers from bands like Derek and the Dominoes and Mountain.
Read MoreEven though they flopped commercially, we think these '70s songs, from anthemic pop toe-tappers to quaint novelty tunes, have a special place in our hearts.
Read MoreTake a hit classic rock song, give it to an A-list musician, and watch the money roll in. Job done? Not according to fans of the original, in these cases.
Read MoreThe Scorpions have some of the best songs you still hear on classic rock radio. Songs like "Wind of Change" and "Still Loving You" are definitive of the genre.
Read MoreGen Xers may seem tough as nails, but an iconic Prince-penned tearjerker or soaring ballad from their formative years will burst the thickest emotional dams.
Read MoreThese hit songs from the '80s from bands like Journey and Toto managed to become even more popular in subsequent decades, generating massive amounts of money.
Read MoreIn 1973, flamboyant glam rock, hard-hitting punk, and even electro-rock were muscling aside the cobwebs of '60s rock music, as defined by these iconic songs.
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