5 Flop Songs From The '70s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
If you examine '70s flop songs closely, you'll find tracks that were dismissed in their time, only to be rediscovered years later by new generations of ears.
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Rock Bands Who Lost Their Guitarists To Mega-Successful Artists
From future blues-rock superstars to heavy-metal virtuosos, these rock bands saw talented guitarists leave for greener pastures, and sometimes more than once.
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Musicians Who Self-Produced Their Own Albums Only To Crash And Burn
From punk pioneers to rock 'n' roll legends, these musicians found out that producing an album is much harder than it looks, especially if you want success.
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These Classic Rock Stars' Biggest Flop Songs Aren't All That Bad
Within the graveyard of failed singles from the classic rock greats, there are thousands of songs entombed, but some are worth revisiting.
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Classic Rock Drummers Who Left Their Original Group For Bands That Became Mega-Famous
Drummers are a crucial part of any band, so it's unsurprising that many classic rockers left their original groups to join acts that exploded in popularity.
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Hit Songs With Fewer Than 10 Unique Words In The Lyrics
It's so impressive that these songs became fan favorites with only a handful of words, and you know some of them — "Tequila" and "Wipe Out" for starters.
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We Bet You've Never Heard These Underrated Bob Dylan Songs
From a duet with Joan Baez to a simple piano version of one of his most-played songs, Bob Dylan's vast catalog has some underappreciated gems worth hearing.
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5 Songs From 1968 That Define Rock History
Rock music went into the stratosphere during the 60s, but it 1968, a few changed history forever.
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Movies That Nail What It Was Like To Be A Classic Rock Fan In The '70s
For a front-row seat to a defining era of classic rock, look no further than "Dazed and Confused," "The Last Waltz," and the other films on this list.
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These Music Legends Had Surprising Military Careers
Whether they were compelled to join up or did so by choice, a surprising number of iconic musicians served in the military. Some even saw battle.
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'80s Breakup Songs That Will Never Leave Our Playlist Because They Hurt So Good
A good break-up song is hard to beat, and these '80s tracks from George Michael, Joy Division, and others will always have a place on our playlist.
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Classic Rock Songs That Were Barely Noticed Until Decades Later
These now-classic songs, including David Bowie's "Heroes" and Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man," didn't exactly light up the charts when they were first released.
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5 Rock Songs From 1968 That Sound Even Cooler Today
In 1968, bands like the Rolling Stones, the Band, and Velvet Underground had different approaches to rock, but their songs from that year sound even cooler now.
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The Best Rock Concerts From 1970 No True Music Fan Will Ever Forget
These legendary 1970 concerts from acts like the Grateful Dead, The Who, and Led Zeppelin were so incredible that no rock music fan will ever forget them.
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Classic Singers Whose Songs Hit No. 1 Shortly After They Died
Despite tragically dying in accidents, through misadventure, or at the hands of a murderer, these musicians had a post-mortem No. 1 hit just around the corner.
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5 Songs From 1981 That Define Rock History
Some rock songs from 1981 turned out to define the genre, with artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Joan Jett, Rush, Journey, and AC/DC all releasing timeless bangers.
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Musicians Who Switched Genres And Betrayed Their Most Loyal Fans
Some of these artists had built fanbases over not just years, but decades, only to suddenly switch to seemingly incompatible genres later on.
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The 5 Best Song Openers Of '70s Classic Rock
The classic rock of the '70s is filled with stellar songs. Some take some time to develop into masterpieces, while others grip listeners from the start.
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'70s Song Lyrics That Left Everyone Scratching Their Heads
The '70s were an experimental decade. Many musical artists were so creative with their lyrics that they left us confused about what they were singing about.
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10 Albums That Nearly Destroyed These Classic Rock Legends
Pink Floyd, Genesis, Van Halen, and Fleetwood Mac are just a few of the legendary rock bands that were nearly undone by one disastrous record.
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Vintage '80s Rock Shirts That Sold For Hundreds Of Dollars Today
If you bought a t-shirt when you saw Metallica or Ozzy Osbourne in the '80s, it might be more valuable than you think -- suspicious stains and all.
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Classic Rock Musicians Who Only Became Famous Decades After Their Deaths
Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis, singer-songwriter Nick Drake, and the other artists on this list had outsized impacts despite their tragically short lives.
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Musicians Severely Mistreated By Their Record Labels
Music industry contracts can be some of the worst deals ever for musicians, and losing hard-earned money isn't the worst that labels have done to artists.
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5 High School Hits From The '90s That Will Stir Up Emotions In Generation X
When many Gen Xers were in their formative years, from gangsta rap to almighty grunge, these '90s hits left an indelible mark on that generation's psyche.
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No. 1 Love Songs That Are Total Flops In Our Book
Nearly all artists put out at least one love song with gooey lyrics, and these entries reached No. 1, but did they deserve it? Not as far as we're concerned.
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Car Commercials That Drove These Catchy Songs Up The Charts
Every good car ad needs a catchy tune, but what if the song becomes the star? From new acts to a superstar, these artists found out how selling out can cash in.
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5 Flop Songs From The '70s That Sound Even Cringier Today
Cringeworthy flops songs from artists like John Lennon and Jackson Browne show how much times have changed since the '70s. These songs are even worse today.
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