7 Rock Albums That Changed Music Forever — All Released 35 Years Ago
In 1991, rock music was permanently snapped in a new direction with the release of these seminal albums, making legends of bands such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam.
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The 5 Best Autobiographical Bruce Springsteen Songs
Bruce Springsteen is one of the best songwriters in rock history, with plenty of tracks about who he is, where he came from, and what matters most to him.
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The 5 Best Folk Rock Hits Written By Women
From Carly Simon's famous veiled excoriation to Joni Mitchell's lamentation of urban blight, these female-penned folk rock hits still shine decades later.
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The Best Classic Rock Hits Inspired By Foreign Languages
In the 1960s and '70s, these classic rock stars scored major, contemporary-sounding hits with tunes inspired by older songs from other languages.
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5 Dolly Parton Songs That Prove She Was More Than A Country Music Icon
From oil-themed wit to the theme song for a Hollywood rom-com, Dolly Parton has never been satisfied to rest on her traditional country music laurels.
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The '70s And '80s Songs In Grand Theft Auto 6 So Far Are Classic Bangers
As expected, Rockstar Games didn't skimp on the music selection for "Grand Theft Auto 6" — so far, there's a lot to look forward to.
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The 5 Best Rock Songs Inspired By Classic Westerns
Some of rock's best songwriters, from Bob Dylan to Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler, have drawn inspiration from Westerns by Sergio Leone, Sam Peckinpah, and more.
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5 Iconic Singles Of The '80s That Sound Even Cooler Today
The 1980s were a formative time for numerous pop and rock subgenres, with songs like New Order's "Blue Monday" and Nirvana's "About a Girl" leading the way.
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5 Folk Rock Songs For When You're Feeling Lonely
Some folk rock tunes deal with feelings of aloneness, abandonment, and isolation, so we selected five of the best for when that feeling of loneliness kicks in.
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The 5 Best Rock Music Videos Of The '70s
The 1970s was one of the greatest decades for music, so it's no surprise that it also created some of the best music videos of all time.
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5 Songs That Prove This '80s Genre Is Even Cooler Today
Break out the eyeliner and Spandex. These five glam metal anthems prove the genre was more than just big hair, with songs worth belting out to this day.
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Rockers React To Dolly Parton's Death At 80
Country legend Dolly Parton also embraced rock music, and after her death, tributes poured forth from icons of the rock 'n' roll community such as Mick Jagger.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Summer 1967
The summer of 1967 was a historic one, marked by social unrest and a rising counterculture movement. Here are the hits that soundtracked those landmark months.
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The 5 Best Rock Songs With Eclipse In The Title
Out of the many rock songs that are centered around eclipses, here are the ones everyone should listen to if they're interested in the cultural phenomenon.
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4 Songs By Dolly Parton That Prove 1983 Was The Best Year Of Her Career
With solo albums as recent as 2023, Dolly Parton has a catalog going back more than 50 years, but one year in particular stands out as her career peak.
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3 Folk Rock Songs You Didn't Know Paul McCartney Wrote
As the Beatles' stature and influence grew throughout the '60s, Paul McCartney's songwriting services were sought out by rising folk rock stars from the U.K.
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5 Deep Cuts That Prove This Overlooked Genre Is Even Cooler Today
We're going to highlight a legitimately overlooked branch of music that lived, breathed, and oozed cool — a fusion of funk, jazz, post-hardcore, and more.
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5 Bass Solos Every '70s Diehard Should Hear
Bass solos are a rare treat, and these five from John Entwistle, Chris Squire, Jaco Pastorius, Bootsy Collins, and Geddy Lee need to be heard by '70s diehards.
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5 Best Dolly Parton Songs For Getting Over A Breakup
For most people, breakups are a fact of life. So if you're getting cold feet, enduring a split, or in need of some healing vibes, Dolly Parton's got your back.
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'70s Supergroup Classics That Sound Even Cooler Today
The 1970's was a good decade for supergroups, with acts like Crosby, Still, Nash & Young and Derek and the Dominos releasing songs that are even cooler today.
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5 Classic Rock Songs Inspired By Your Favorite Movies
Songwriters and musicians saw something so special in your favorite cinematic works that they adapted and interpreted them into short pop songs.
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5 David Bowie Vinyls That Every True Fan Should Already Own
David Bowie left behind nearly 30 studio albums, not to mention assorted rarities and special editions. Here are the cornerstones of any Bowie vinyl collection.
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5 John Bonham Drum Solos That Deserve A Place In Rock History
Picking five John Bonham drum solos is trickier than it sounds because it is largely the same piece ("Moby Dick") performed time and time again.
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5 History-Making Guitarists Every Classic Rock Fan Should Already Know
To truly understand the history of classic rock, you've got to learn about some of the key guitarists who shaped everything else that came after.
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The 5 Best Bee Gees Songs For Dancing
The Bee Gees are largely remembered for their contribution to the disco era, and some of those songs are still among the best in their catalog to dance to.
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5 Folk Rock Hits That Prove Acoustic Guitars Can Still Rock A Stadium
From the foot-stomping music of Mumford & Sons to the honest, timeless power of Tracy Chapman, folk rock can excite a crowd even when it doesn't go electric.
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5 Classic Rock Bands Who Went Mainstream With A Pop Hit
We break down how five classic rock bands surprised their fans by embracing pop. These mainstream hits then became defining moments in their careers.
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