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5 Songs From 1984 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Year For Punk

staff@grunge.com (Jason Brow) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0000

After the first wave of punk crested in 1977, this vein of underground rock consolidated into something faster, leaner, louder, and meaner.

'70s High School Hits With Supremely Singable Lyrics

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000

One thing all genres and song formats can do is make you want to sing along, and high schoolers loved to sing these songs in the '70s.

Music Icons Whose Best-Known Songs Are Actually Covers

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0000

From Aretha Franklin to Elvis Presley, these musical titans all have a signature song associated with them, but they weren't the first to write and perform it.

5 Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their Wildest Nights

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Boomers came of age in the '60s and '70s, so songs by bands like AC/DC, the Bee Gees, and Kiss likely still remind them of some wild nights they had.

5 Bee Gees Songs That Prove 1978 Was The Best Year Of Their Career

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0000

When disco dominated club dancefloors after the release of "Saturday Night Fever," these now-legendary songs propelled the Bee Gees to a career high in 1978.

Bands Who Lost Members To Mega-Successful Careers Outside Music

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0000

These bands saw members depart to become successful in fields such as particle physics, precision watchmaking, television animation, and transportation.

5 Covers Of '90s Shoegaze Songs As Dreamy As The Originals

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0000

If you're a fan of '90s shoegaze, you'll appreciate these dreamy covers by the High Violets, Japancakes, Beetleflux, Tearjerker, and Casper Iskov.

5 Alternative Rock Songs That Snapped The Gen X Generation Awake

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0000

With acts like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Alanis Morissette leading the charge, these alt-rock songs were a wake-up call for Generation X.

5 Generation-Defining Guitarists Hardly Anyone Talks About Anymore

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000

There are guitarists who made a massive musical impact on their respective generations, revered by fellow ax wielders but rarely remembered by music fans.

Hands Down You're A True Cat Stevens Fan If You Know These 5 Deep Cuts

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Think you're a diehard Cat Stevens fan? We've combed the singer-songwriter's catalog for five lesser-known tracks that only his most loyal listeners will know.

Bands That Lost Their Horn Players To Mega-Successful Artists

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Only so many musicians who specialize in a horn have ever traversed the mostly electric and percussive world of rock music, making them a rare commodity.

The 5 Best Bass Riffs In Classic Rock

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0000

A bass riff can make a song, and in the case of these five tracks by The Who, Queen, Pink Floyd, Yes, and Lou Reed, the bass playing truly defines the songs.

5 Rock Songs Every Gen Xer Needs On Their Workout Playlist

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000

If you're a Gen Xer, there are plenty of songs to choose from when creating a motivating soundtrack to your workout session, from warm-up to cooldown.

5 Classic Rock Songs That Bring Boomers Back To Their First Day Behind The Wheel

staff@grunge.com (Patrick Moran) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0000

These classic rock jams from the '70s like "Highway Star" and "Going Mobile" will remind boomers of those early days of freedom behind the wheel.

Rock Songs For Anyone Whose First Crush Became Their Forever

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0000

From the Beatles' "Something" to Foo Fighters' "Everlong," these tracks are perfect for people who somehow found their forever person right out of the gate.

5 Classic Songs That Will Remind Boomers Of Their First Best Friend

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Here's a look at songs by Bill Withers, the Beach Boys, Jefferson Airplane and two others that are sure to remind boomers of their first best friends.

5 Nearly Perfect '70s Songs That Almost Everyone Agrees On

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0000

There is much to enjoy about the music of the 1970s. In fact, many of the most timeless pieces that emerged during the decade are pretty much perfect.

5 Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First Prom

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0000

After rock laid its rhythm-and-bluesy roots in the '50s, baby boomers came of age and began crafting music of their own - and some celebrated love.

5 Classic Albums That Define Folk Rock

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0000

Folk rock's claim to fame is blending multiple distinct styles into a cohesive whole, mixing various genres, instruments, and philosophies of music.

5 Hits From The Monkees That Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush

staff@grunge.com (Jason Brow) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0000

During the '60s, the Monkees belted out family-friendly tunes that managed to sum up young love in all its bittersweet glory, and which still stir memories.