The middle of the summer of 1984, in particular, is a relatively microscopic period in music history, but it was an iconic and fruitful one for classic rock.
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Besides their own impressive string of hits, the Bee Gees also wrote songs for Dionne Warwick, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, Barbra Streisand, and more.
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Marriage works for many, but love doesn't need a license to exist, and some rock 'n' rollers have proven that with their long-term relationships.
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Just having one or two of these classic vinyls that include Pink Floyd and Fleetwood Mac isn't enough to call yourself a '70s diehard. You need all 10.
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Some of the best bass solos in all of rock history come from bands like Rush, Dream Theater, Metallica, Primus, and Black Sabbath. Here's a look at the songs.
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From Al Green to Take That, these artists were the select few who managed to bottle that unique Bee Gees disco flavor and pour it all over a covered classic.
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Bonnie Tyler died in July 2026, but the lyrics of songs like "Holding Out For a Hero" and "The Best," solidified her status as an '80s rock icon.
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These rock classics have been covered hundreds of times, but they never even made it to the Top 10 when they were originally released.
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Musicians are artists, so sometimes they experiment with their sound. In these cases, solo musicians like Neil Young, Sting, and Stevie Wonder lost the plot.
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The '80s spawned an enormous number of classic albums from artists ranging from Madonna to Metallica. Here are the top 10 that vinyl lovers should already own.
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Songs can live anywhere, but only a few make it to recording, and some live on as hit folk rock tunes, no matter that we don't know who originally wrote them.
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Fame didn't deter these punk rockers, guitar virtuosos, and alt-rock pioneers from parallel studies in astrophysics, biology, and other academic subjects.
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Disco came and went, but it certainly made it's mark. Today, true disco fans should own these 10 vinyl albums by artists like Abba, the Bee Gees, and more.
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The influence of Joni Mitchell's music continues to be felt many decades later, and for those newer listeners who may not know so, these songs may awaken them.
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Bands like Cheap Trick, Heart, and Chicago had a lot of success only to have it dry up at a certain point. These power ballads put them back on the map.
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Unlike seminal works like "The Gambler" and "Kenny," a lot of Kenny Rogers' earlier, later, and more experimental albums are very underrated.
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Remember when the Sex Pistols teamed up with a notorious escaped convict, and Mick Jagger sang backup on a song he (might have) thought was about him?
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Kenny Rogers was everywhere in the late 70s and 80s. He has many great songs, but these five are nearly perfect and a younger fans should know about them.
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Creating music from real-life events can make a good song great, and for classic rock legends such as Lindsey Buckingham, a broken heart made the best muse.
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Rock star life is cool and all, but musicians like Peter Gabriel and Korn's Brian Welch left their successful bands to spend more time with their families.
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From stars like Christina Aguilera to Madonna, some artists have scored Billboard Top 10 hits that were actually written by someone else.
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Bruce Springsteen is a rock 'n' roll legend. Not just as a performer but as a songwriter, creating songs for himself and other famous musicians.
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In 1976, plenty of great rock albums came out, but we think these five by Aerosmith, Boston, the Ramones, David Bowie, and the Eagles were among the best.
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John Denver immortalized himself with a rich tapestry of songs, and we've picked those that celebrate his talents to near-perfection, both hits and deep cuts.
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In the '90s and early oughts, Sheryl Crow wrote songs that were recorded by Stevie Nicks, Celine Dion, Tina Turner, and Wynonna Judd. You may recognize them.
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Kenny Rogers rose from the '60s and '70s as a defining voice of the era, and judging by how often these songs were covered, was suited for almost any genre.
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From historic floods to devastating fires and even a circus poster, these classic rock songs were surprisingly not just figments of the artists' imagination.
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