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The Best Girl Groups Of The '90s You've Never Heard Of

Groups such as Wild Orchid and 702 never enjoyed the lasting fame of TLC or Destiny's Child, but they were vital parts of the '90s girl group explosion.

5 Blues Legends You Didn't Know Changed Rock History

Blues legends including Lead Belly, Ma Rainey, Muddy Waters, Bessie Smith, and Rosetta Tharpe influenced rock history more than you may realize.

Diana Ross singing in front of the Supremes

3 Girl Groups That Launched Successful Solo Stars

It's common for singers in girl groups to strike out on their own in the hopes of solo success, but it's uncommon for them to be as successful as these stars.

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6 Musicians With More Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 Hits Than Elvis

Elvis may be known as the King of Rock 'N' Roll, but there are quite a few musicians who have out-performed him on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

5 Musicians Who Helped Invent The Power Ballad

A slow buildup to a roaring chorus with soul-searing vocals maketh the power ballad, and starting from the '60s, these are the sub-genre's co-founders.

The Best Album Cover From Every Year Of The '70s

Album covers were an evolving art form in the 1970s, with designers cranking out now-classic packages for Led Zeppelin, Supertramp, Fleetwood Mac, and more.

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The 5 Greatest Performances In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame History

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors the greatest musicians in the biz, and sometimes they team up with other greats during their induction ceremonies.

The Best One-Hit Wonders From The British Invasion

The British Invasion introduced a wave of bands that are still icons today, but there were also groups who had one hit in the U.S. and weren't heard from again.

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5 Classic Singles That Define '60s Pop Group The Lettermen

The Lettermen harmonized their way through the '60s and beyond with mostly cover songs, and we've picked those that encapsulate the trio's unique style.

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The 5 Wealthiest Musicians In The World, Ranked

Many musicians struggle to even make a living at their craft. But these ultra-rich artists not only made billions, they made most of that money off music.

Joni Mitchell playing an acoustic guitar during a photoshoot in 1968

4 Folk Musicians Who Discovered Their Signature Sound By Accident

From playing banjos upside down to overly protective technicians, a fateful alignment of happenstance provided these folk artists with their own unique sound.

The Beatles playing together in the '60s

5 British Rock Bands That Helped Launch The Most Successful Solo Careers

Besides changing the trajectory of rock music, these British bands, including Genesis, the Police, and Black Sabbath, spawned some legendary solo careers.

Devo performing onstage in the late 1970s

4 Flop Songs That Got A Second Chance In TV Commercials

Some songs aren't destined for fame, but others just had to wait for the right moment, or right TV commercial, to make them into smash hits.

One-Hit Wonders Whose Songs Survived Longer Than Their Brief Fame

Some songs get into the pop culture so deeply that we see them decade after decade, even songs by one-hit wonders like Ram Jam, Wild Cherry, and Baltimora.

5 Classic Albums That Define The Sound Of '80s New Wave

From Duran Duran to the Police, these albums were foundational to the musical landscape of the '80s, as well as that most joyful and quirky of genres, new wave.

Steve Morse playing guitar on stage in 1970s

5 Country Rock Albums That Helped Change The Sound Of The '70s

Country Rock may have begun in the '60s, but came into its own in the '70s, and albums from the likes of the Eagles forged the unique sound of that decade.

The 5 Best Rock Live Albums Recorded In Japan

Bands such as Judas Priest, Cheap Trick, and Scorpions recorded live albums in Japan that are so good they've become indelible parts of rock history.

The Best Surprise Guest Appearances In Classic Rock Concert History

These surprise guest performances by acts like David Bowie, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, and the Rolling Stones were some of the best in classic rock history.

Ella Fitzgerald singing into a microphone.

The Most Beautiful Female Voices Of The '50s

The instrumentation behind these female singers played second fiddle to their extraordinary voices, and helped popularize genres to the masses during the 1950s.

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5 Flop Songs That Ended Up Making A Fortune

Flop songs like "Blister in the Sun" and "Bad to the Bone" were not Billboard hits, but later, they earned lots of money when used in TV and film.

Chris Hillman and Stephen Stills performing with Manassas

The 4 Best Country Rock Supergroups Of The '70s

In the 1970s, giants such as Chris Hillman, Stephen Stills, and Gram Parsons united to form these outstanding yet short-lived country rock supergroups.

4 Motown Singers Whose Voices Were More Famous Than Their Names

Vocalists such as Levi Stubbs and Gladys Horton might not be household names, but they propelled some of Motown's best songs to the top of the charts.

The 5 Best Debut Albums Written By Solo Female Artists

Once upon a time, a woman writing and performing her own music solo was considered a rarity, but these famous singers changed the game forever.

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Hidden Messages Led Zeppelin And Other Bands Etched Into Their Vinyl Records

Vinyl records have a runout groove that is typically just "dead wax," but sometimes bands will inscribe secret messages into this part of the album.

Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland, Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson of the B-52's in 1989

5 Songs That Prove 1989 Was The Best Year Of The B-52s' Career

Hit songs like "Love Shack," "Roam," and "Cosmic Thing," off of their 1989 album of the same name prove that year was the best of the B-52's career.

5 Of The Most Beautiful Voices In Motown History

Motown was home to some of the most famous singers in music history, so anyone who stands out as a spectacular singer is the cream of the crop.

Thijs van Leer of Focus playing keyboards and singing onstage

The 5 Best One-Hit Wonders Of Progressive Rock

Progressive rock is kind of a niche genre, but it has still had its moment in the sun, with some one-hit wonders actually charting with prog rock tunes.