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5 Hit Songs That Prove 1977 Was The Decade's Greatest Year For Women In Rock

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Women in rock had a pivotal year in 1977, with artists like Heart, Fleetwood Mac, and Linda Ronstadt singing powerhouse songs that dominated the charts.

5 Rock Songs That Took These Movie Trailers To A Whole New Level

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

The song or piece of orchestration underneath a trailer's action sets its tone, establishes its pace, and has the power to elevate the clip to instant virality.

5 Songs From 1983 That Define Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

1983 was a pivotal year in rock history, with songs from the Police, Def Leppard, Michael Jackson, and more setting the stage for new trends and subgenres.

5 Classic Rock Podcasts Even Tech-Averse Boomers Will Appreciate

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

There are millions of podcasts out there, and while younger generations are bigger consumers of this type of media, older folks are now tuning in.

5 Flop Love Songs From The '80s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:07:00 +0000

The 1980s were awash with love songs, but some fell by the wayside until younger cohorts discovered them through social media, streaming, or popular TV shows.

Tours That Destroyed Iconic Rock Bands

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0000

There have been tours that were responsible for the destruction of many groups, whether it be due to the internal tensions boiling over or a real-life tragedy.

5 Songs From 1984 That Define Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Twisted Sister, Scorpions, Billy Idol, Foreigner, and Queen all released songs in 1984 that helped define rock history for different reasons. Here's how.

5 Rock Songs From 1991 That Sound Even Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

In 1991, songs like "Black" and "Jerry Was a Race Car Driver" were great, but over time, those songs and these others have become even cooler.

5 Songs That Best Capture The Poetic Soul Of Folk Rock

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

One of the most distinguishing things about folk rock is its lyrical poetry. Here's a look at five songs that perfectly captured the soul of the genre.

5 Times Rock Songs Made Movie Scenes Drop-Dead Electrifying

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

The best soundtracks can make movies even more unforgettable. These are some of the most iconic rock songs that take movie scenes to a new height.

The Best Slow Songs Of The '80s Are Beyond Dreamy

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0000

These great '80s love songs by artists like the Bangles, Spandeau Ballet, and Prince have dreamy qualities that made them some of the best of the decade.

5 Rock Songs From The '50s That Were Ahead Of Their Time

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Rock 'n' roll as we know it was born in the '50s, but even in those trailblazing times, musicians such as Chuck Berry and Janis Martin were charting new waters.

1977 Changed Rock Forever — Elvis's Death Was Only One Part

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

1977 was a pivotal year for rock in many ways, from the death of Elvis and other bands' ends, to the rise of new iconic albums and influential bands.

5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1989 Was The Decade's Best Year For Power Ballads

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

The 1980s were never going to go out quietly, and from Bad English to Sheriff, 1989 went peak power ballad to see that decadent decade into the 1990s.

5 Flop Love Songs From The '90s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Though artists like Sade and Lauren Hill had hit love songs in the '90s, they also had some flops, and now, younger generations are claiming them.

Rock Legends With Zero No. 1 Hits

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

During rock's zenith of cultural and commercial importance in the latter third of the 20th century, some legends failed to gain a No. 1 hit.

5 Classic Love Songs That Were Once Banned From The Radio

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Radio stations once acted like moral gatekeepers, and kept now-classic racy love songs from musicians such as the Rolling Stones from our delicate ears.

5 Rock Songs From 1959 That Sound Even Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Thanks to a heady mix of nostalgia and long-lasting innovation, these rock 'n' roll tunes from 1959 sound remarkably fresh and recognizable to modern listeners.

5 Little-Known Facts About Neil Diamond's Connection To Elvis Presley

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Neil Diamond and Elvis Presley enjoyed and respected each other's music, and their proverbial paths sometimes crossed outside of any music industry obligation.

5 Rock Musicians Who Tried '70s Disco — With Mixed Results

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Disco was so hot in the 1970s that even rock stars emulated it - with mixed results. Here's our take on Rod Stewart, Blondie, and others' attempts at disco.