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  • Close-up on Bruce Springsteen's guitar on stage

    Classic Rock Riffs That Still Give Us Chills Every Time We Listen

    These immortal riffs from the Doors, Led Zeppelin, Queen, and other legendary rock artists still haunt us in the best possible way.

    By S. Flannagan 1 month ago Read More
  • Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart performing live

    5 Songs From 1977 That Define Rock History

    From a sports stadium favorite to a scathing indictment of the music industry's seedy underbelly, these rock songs from 1977 left a long-lasting legacy.

    By Lorenzo Tanos 1 month ago Read More
  • Bono performing in front of crowd

    '80s Rock Fizzled Out With These 5 Songs

    With decades of hindsight, it's obvious that these five songs were integral in ushering out '80s rock, whose flash and lack of substance no longer resonated.

    By Richard Milner 1 month ago Read More
  • Bruce Springsteen sings dramatically during performance

    '70s Songs For When You Wish You Could Turn Back Time To High School

    Take a trip down memory lane with these legendary '70s tunes straight from your high school days, including tracks from Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon.

    By Andrew Dirst 1 month ago Read More
  • Eddie Van Halen embracing Sammy Hagar

    Think You're A True Classic Rock History Buff? These 5 Little-Known Facts Will Put You To The Test

    Which female rocker almost fronted Van Halen? Which guitarist is on the Woodstock poster but didn't play the show? Read on to elevate your rock trivia game.

    By Brian Boone 1 month ago Read More
  • Tom Johnston playing guitar on stage

    These 5 Songs Define '70s Yacht Rock

    Yacht rock is hard to define, and it certainly wasn't called that when it emerged in the '70s, but we think these smooth, mellow tunes are its finest examples.

    By Brent Furdyk 1 month ago Read More
  • Simon Le Bon squinting in front of silver curtain

    Flop Songs That Derailed Rock Bands' Entire Careers

    Even rock juggernauts like Duran Duran and the Beach Boys are capable of releasing a song so bad that their careers hit a wall, and sometimes permanently so.

    By Brian Boone 1 month ago Read More
  • Edgar Winter smiling and playing keyboard

    5 Classic Rock Hits That Snagged The No. 1 Spot For Just One Week

    Both legendary classic rock acts and more forgotten bands managed to snag the No. 1 spot on Billboard for a week with songs that rock fans will remember.

    By Brian Boone 1 month ago Read More
  • ZZ Top standing on top of a limo holding guitars shaped like cars

    These 5 Songs Defined '80s Southern Rock

    Southern Rock emerged in the 1970s, and the '80s put their own stamp on it with bands like ZZ Top and 38 Special. These songs helped define 80s Southern rock.

    By Kathy Benjamin 1 month ago Read More
  • Dolly Parton with Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda while promoting

    Popular '80s Songs About Work Every Boomer Can Relate To

    From Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" to Dolly Parton's "9 to 5," these tracks capture the frustrations and pressures of working life in the 1980s.

    By Kathy Benjamin 1 month ago Read More
  • Kiss full makeup band photo

    5 Songs From 1974 That Made Rock History

    Each year has produced songs that have charted the course of rock history, and this is especially true of 1974, thanks to artists from David Bowie to Kiss.

    By Richard Milner 1 month ago Read More
  • Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd performing in the 1970s.

    The 5 Most Timeless Southern Rock Songs About Love

    Practically every music genre has its fair share of love songs, but how does Southern rock stack up? Here are five love songs in this style that still resonate.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 1 month ago Read More
  • pop group Bananarama

    80s Hits With The Worst Vocals

    Hit songs aren't made by vocals alone, in fact, '80s songs by Gary Numan, Bananarama, the Human League, Biz Markie, and GN'R did well despite subpar singing.

    By Steven Luna 1 month ago Read More
  • The Runaways posing in a park

    Rebellious High School Hits From The '70s That Will Have Boomers Mad At Their Parents All Over Again

    Teenaged rebellion is something all generations have in common, and these hits from the '70s will take boomers back to their door-slamming high school days.

    By Erika W. Smith 1 month ago Read More
  • Axl Rose at the piano in the 1990s

    Real Classic Rock Fans Have These Power Ballads Tattooed On Their Hearts

    Rock's power ballads aren't wallflowers and never belong in the shadows — they're bombastic declarations of our most primal emotions, good or bad.

    By Scheenagh Harrington 1 month ago Read More
  • Pete Townshend holding hands to head on stage with guitar

    '70s Rock Icons That Tarnished Their Own Legacy

    From hateful words to a few stolen chords and even crashing a car with drugs and a gun, these '70s rock stars found that their reputation wasn't invulnerable.

    By Brian Boone 1 month ago Read More
  • Mick Jones and Lou Gramm of Foreigner sing together on stage

    5 Love Songs From The '80s That Sound Even More Emotional Today

    There is no shortage of love songs from the '80s, but these selections from The Smiths and Sade (and others) are sure to create the perfect mood.

    By Andrew Dirst 1 month ago Read More
  • David Bowie performing in Vancouver, Canada in 1983

    5 David Bowie Songs That Sound Even Cooler Today

    We've selected 5 David Bowie tunes that will be sure to show up on your playlists from here on out — because they just grow cooler with time.

    By Patrick Moran 1 month ago Read More
  • Teenagers dancing at a sock hop

    High School Hits From The '50s Millennials Should Check Out ASAP

    The '50s was the decade teens became important as a cohort, and early rock catered to them. For a fun history lesson, Millennials should check out these hits.

    By S. Flannagan 1 month ago Read More
  • Creedence Clearwater Revival poses on street for photo

    5 Classic Rock Songs From The '70s That Are Worth A Head-Turning Amount Of Money

    While the '70s may be long gone, the music lives on, and is still making money for artists today. Can you name these five popular all-time money-making hits?

    By Brian Boone 1 month ago Read More
  • Eagles posing backstage in 1980

    Under-The-Radar Eagles Tracks We Wish Were Bigger Hits

    You might not be familiar with "Outlaw" and these other Eagles tunes that slipped through the cracks, but they're among the group's best songs.

    By Brian Boone 1 month ago Read More
  • Beth Gibbons singing on stage

    5 Flop Songs From The '90s We Can't Help But Love

    Even though these songs weren't at the top of the charts during their heyday, we think they made their mark on the '90s music scene regardless.

    By Richard Milner 1 month ago Read More
  • Hozier playing and singing live

    If You Know These 5 Under-The-Radar But Essential Love Songs, You're A True Romantic

    From Hozier's "Like Real People Do" to Maria McKee's "Breathe," these five underrated gems capture love in all its messy, magical, weird glory.

    By Steven Luna 2 months ago Read More
  • members of Poison posing for photo

    '80s Rock Songs So Corny Our Ears Are Still Burning From Embarrassment

    The '80s had no shortage of songs that now make many of us cringe. There are a few rock songs, though, that are so corny they give us secondhand embarrassment.

    By Steven Luna 2 months ago Read More
  • George Harrison forlorn in the mid-1970s

    12 Hit Songs Allegedly Stolen By Other Artists

    It's a natural thing for artists to be influenced by other artists, but in the cases of these hit songs, accusations of theft led to lawsuits or settlements.

    By Brian Boone 2 months ago Read More
  • Chuck Berry stood in red suit holding gold guitar

    Songs From The Last 100 Years That Sound Even Cooler Today

    From haunting orchestral pieces to Lovecraftian metal, we think these iconic songs from each decade over the last 100 years slap even more to modern ears.

    By Chris Turner-Neal 2 months ago Read More
  • Fishbone posing in the 1980s

    5 Rock Songs From 1986 That Sound Even Cooler Today

    In 1986 songs from bands like Fishbone, R.E.M, and Siouxsie and the Banshees brought fresh, creative sounds to audiences. Today the songs are even cooler.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 2 months ago Read More
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