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Popular Songs Everyone Knows That Never Became Billboard Hits

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0000

These songs by the Doors, David Bowie, and more are uncontested classics today, but they didn't make it to the Billboard Hot 100 when they were first released.

These Classic Rock Legends Started Out As Cover Bands

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Classic rock legends like Van Halen and the Rolling Stones were once just fledgling bands trying to get gigs, and that required playing lots of covers.

The 5 Best Covers Of Classical Music In Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0000

With a back catalogue that would make modern musicians weep, it's no wonder that rock bands turn to classical music for inspiration.

10 Vinyl Records Every Bob Dylan Fan Should Already Own

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Vinyl is the medium of choice for true fans of Bob Dylan's catalog, and from his early '60s break-out album to a '90s masterpiece, these are the must-have LPs.

5 Power Ballads That Were Bigger Than The Bands That Made Them

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Power ballads such as "Sister Christian" and "When I See You Smile" ultimately became better known than the bands that recorded them.

5 Concert Moments Every Classic Rock Fan Wishes They Witnessed

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0000

From a spellbinding charity performance to a legendary band's last rooftop live set, these are the events in rock history that fans dream of being there for.

The 5 Easiest Bob Dylan Songs To Learn On Guitar

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0000

Bob Dylan's lyrics are generally easy to understand, and his songs are singable and easy to follow, which makes them perfect for beginner guitar players.

10 Essentials Every Beginner Guitar Player Should Already Own

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

Even the freshest of beginners will notice the improvements of versatility, convenience, and overall quality of life that these guitar essentials offer.

3 Songs You Didn't Know Paul Simon Wrote For Other Famous Musicians

staff@grunge.com (Valentina Barone) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Paul Simon, like many songwriters, shared some of his songs so other artists could over them. Here are three famous musicians who had hits with his songs.

5 Classic Albums That Define Heartland Rock

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Heartland rock has a strong core made from a respect for the common human experience and the power people have to uplift each other.

5 Forgotten British Invasion Bands That Once Rivaled The Beatles In Popularity

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0000

The British Invasion was more than just the Fab Four. Several other bands from across the pond once rivaled the popularity of the Beatles in the U.S.

The 5 Best Bee Gees Songs Hardly Anyone Talks About Anymore

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0000

The classic Bee Gees songs from their "Saturday Night Fever" heyday will never die. But these forgotten gems from the '60s to the '80s are also worth a listen.

5 Nearly Perfect Paul McCartney Songs That Should Be Required Listening For Younger Generations

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Paul McCartney has been writing songs for much longer than he was in the Beatles. Here are five of our favorites that younger generations should hear.

5 Rock Songs Inspired By Greek Myths

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0000

The ancient Greeks knew how to tell a good story, and it was to their myths that rock artists such as Led Zeppelin and Toto turned to inspire these songs.

5 Songs You Didn't Know Glenn Frey Wrote For Other Musicians

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Glenn Frey simply loved to collaborate. Across his multi-decade career, he worked with solo artists to help them find their voice and their sound.

6 Songs You Didn't Know Prince Wrote For Other Famous Musicians

staff@grunge.com (Mike Duquette) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0000

You probably know Prince wrote the Bangles' "Manic Monday," but did you know he also wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Celine Dion, and Martika?

The 5 Wildest On-Stage Moments In Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Some of the wildest on-stage rock moments have been so memorable that they're still talked about years or even decades after the fact.

5 Songs That Prove 1969 Was The Decade's Best Year For High School Hits

staff@grunge.com (Patrick Moran) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0000

The year 1969 was one of wild mood swings, so it shouldn't be surprising that 1969 provided the best high school hits of the tumultuous '60s, if not all times.

The 5 Best Bee Gees Songs For Getting Over A Breakup

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0000

The Bee Gees' bend toward the sentimental and knack for vocal expressiveness naturally make them a good fit for anyone trying to get over a breakup.

The 5 Best Sheryl Crow Songs That Aren't All I Wanna Do Or Soak Up The Sun

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Sheryl Crow songs "All I Wanna Do" and "Soak Up The Sun," aren't her only bangers. Tracks like "Detours" and "Love Is Free" are among her best.