5 Widely Covered Classic Rock Songs That Were Never Top 10 Hits
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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5 Solo Musicians Who Lost The Plot Chasing A New Sound
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 Top 10 Vinyl Records Every '80s Fan Should Already Own
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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5 Folk-Rock Hits With No Known Authors
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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5 Rock Musicians Who Chased College Degrees While Famous
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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10 Vinyl Albums Every True Disco Fan Should Own
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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5 Nearly Perfect Joni Mitchell Songs That Deserve A New Generation Of Fans
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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5 Power Ballads That Brought Fading Music Careers Back To Life
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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Out Of Kenny Rogers' 39 Studio Albums, These 5 Are So Underrated
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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The 5 Most Unexpected Rock Collabs Of The '70s & '80s
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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5 Nearly Perfect Kenny Rogers Songs That Deserve A New Generation Of Fans
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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4 Classic Rock Songs Born From Real Romances Gone Wrong
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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Bands Who Lost Members To Everyday Family Life
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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5 Top 10 Hits Written By Someone Other Than The Artist Who Made Them Famous
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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5 Songs You Didn't Know Bruce Springsteen Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
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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The 5 Best Rock Albums Of 1976
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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5 Nearly Perfect John Denver Songs Time Shouldn't Forget
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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4 Songs You Didn't Know Sheryl Crow Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
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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The 5 Most-Covered Songs Kenny Rogers Ever Recorded
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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Classic Rock Songs You Probably Didn't Know Were Inspired By Real Events
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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5 Classic Albums That Define Soft Rock
Call it easy listening, yacht rock, or pop rock — soft rock has been the soundtrack to so many summers since first emerging in the mid-'60s.
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10 Vinyl Records Every Folk Rock Fan Should Already Own
There are some folk rock records that represent some of the best, most agreed-upon, most landmark, and often-cited albums of the genre.
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5 Beatles Hits Paul McCartney Has Never Played Since Going Solo
Paul McCartney often breaks out Beatles standards in his live shows, but so far he has avoided such obvious choices as "She Loves You" and "Ticket to Ride."
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5 Songs You Didn't Know Jimmy Buffett Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
Jimmy Buffett created a niche style for himself, but he also wrote songs for other famous artists, including Blake Shelton, James Taylor, and Caroline Jones.
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The 5 Best Drum Solos In Rock History
The mighty drum solo is the stuff of legends, and iconic drummers like John Bonham, Neil Peart, and Keith Moon are behind some of the best in rock history.
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10 Deep Cuts Every Classic Rock Fan Should Already Know
From harmonized musings of a Beach Boy's home life to Jimi Hendrix's message to ET, these are the deep cuts that separate true classic rock fans from the herd.
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Bands Who Lost Their Magic After A Member Went Solo
Many groups lose their magic because they're unable to withstand the loss of a vital part of their sound, often contributed by their most famous member.
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