Countless 1970s bands have reunited many years after their initial climb, but it's rare for an artist to hit a new echelon during their comeback.
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Jimi Hendrix, Alice Cooper, and other artists on this list turned forgettable originals by the likes of Bob Dylan and Judy Collins into hard-rocking classics.
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For anyone who was in high school in the '90s, certain songs stick in your memory, taking you back to a time before cell phones, social media, and skinny jeans.
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You have to admire artists who take a song beloved by fans and remake it, and some covers of '70s songs ended up even better than the original tracks.
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The world has much changed since 1985, but some rock songs from that year resonate with the current zeitgeist even more now, either reassuringly or not.
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Some high school hits that were considered totally groovy in the 1970s just don't hold up today, whether they're cheesy, embarrassing, or just plain offensive.
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What would rock 'n' roll be without those killer guitar solos? Skynrd, Zeppelin, and even Dire Straights have surely burned these epic solos into your brain.
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Whether caused by record label mismanagement, band tensions, or tragic deaths, these '70s bands fell apart before they could bask in future superstardom.
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Songs like "Sliver," "Drain You," and "You Know You're Right" are solid Nirvana songs that haven't been overplayed the same way "Smells Like Teen Spirit" has.
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With driving guitars, powerful vocals, and lyrics that nod to rebellion and discontent, these '60s songs are what we mean when we talk about classic rock.
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Rock music in the '90s put its best foot forward with these timeless songs, inspired by events and challenges that anyone can identify with 30 years later.
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Chart success isn't always enough for rock bands. These hits were turned into ads for cars, stores, beer, and whatever else bags of advertising money bought.
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Led Zeppelin rarely wrote love songs, but the ones they did write were unforgettable. These tracks reveal the band’s softer side without losing the bite.
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When a reunion tour goes right, it's a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and there are some '70s classic rock groups that many fans are hoping get back together.
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The golden age of classic rock might have ended in the '80s, but the year 1984, specifically, produced some rock songs that have aged very well.
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An ever-changing and experimental Radiohead distanced itself from its breakout pop hit, "Creep," but that hasn't stopped other musicians from covering it.
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Tom Petty's hit songs are like the soundtrack to the later decades of the 20th century, and we wish we'd had the chance to ask him about his music.
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From songs evoking the call of the open road to anthemic ballads, these rock songs from the '60s and '70s earned a permanent place in boomer dads' hearts.
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In the 1970s, music critics didn't hold back, but they sometimes misjudged rock fans, who adored critically panned songs by legends such as Queen and Bob Dylan.
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Just because a song makes you famous and rich, it doesn't ensure that you actually want to sing it. These five singers hated their most popular songs.
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In 1975, Loretta Lynn, Alice Cooper, and Donna Summer released women-focused songs, and Bob Dylan sang of racial injustice. Each caused controversy. Here's why.
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Even the biggest heavy metal bands, like Metallica and Black Sabbath, have gone through bland periods, yet we think these duds are actually gems in the rough.
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Many rock songs can capture our feelings about love in a more powerful way. Take a look at five of our favorite love anthems from iconic rock bands.
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While many classic rock bands continue to enjoy legendary status, even the biggest artists have great tracks that are unfairly overlooked by casual listeners.
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From Dave Grohl's scandal to Liz Phair's self-sabotage, here's how these ’90s rock icons damaged their own legacies and changed how fans remember them.
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The music created during the decades when the boomers were young is lauded as some of the best in rock, funk, soul, and R&B history. These five songs prove it.
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Super Bowl commercials go big. Some even commission iconic rock songs to add nostalgia and the cool factor to their products. These are the best yet.
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