Boomers can take a trip down memory lane by listening to songs of the '60s and '70s. These rock anthems will make them nostalgic for high school graduation.
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After the first wave of punk crested in 1977, this vein of underground rock consolidated into something faster, leaner, louder, and meaner.
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One thing all genres and song formats can do is make you want to sing along, and high schoolers loved to sing these songs in the '70s.
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From Aretha Franklin to Elvis Presley, these musical titans all have a signature song associated with them, but they weren't the first to write and perform it.
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Boomers came of age in the '60s and '70s, so songs by bands like AC/DC, the Bee Gees, and Kiss likely still remind them of some wild nights they had.
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When disco dominated club dancefloors after the release of "Saturday Night Fever," these now-legendary songs propelled the Bee Gees to a career high in 1978.
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These bands saw members depart to become successful in fields such as particle physics, precision watchmaking, television animation, and transportation.
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If you're a fan of '90s shoegaze, you'll appreciate these dreamy covers by the High Violets, Japancakes, Beetleflux, Tearjerker, and Casper Iskov.
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With acts like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Alanis Morissette leading the charge, these alt-rock songs were a wake-up call for Generation X.
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There are guitarists who made a massive musical impact on their respective generations, revered by fellow ax wielders but rarely remembered by music fans.
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Think you're a diehard Cat Stevens fan? We've combed the singer-songwriter's catalog for five lesser-known tracks that only his most loyal listeners will know.
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Only so many musicians who specialize in a horn have ever traversed the mostly electric and percussive world of rock music, making them a rare commodity.
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A bass riff can make a song, and in the case of these five tracks by The Who, Queen, Pink Floyd, Yes, and Lou Reed, the bass playing truly defines the songs.
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If you're a Gen Xer, there are plenty of songs to choose from when creating a motivating soundtrack to your workout session, from warm-up to cooldown.
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These classic rock jams from the '70s like "Highway Star" and "Going Mobile" will remind boomers of those early days of freedom behind the wheel.
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From the Beatles' "Something" to Foo Fighters' "Everlong," these tracks are perfect for people who somehow found their forever person right out of the gate.
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Here's a look at songs by Bill Withers, the Beach Boys, Jefferson Airplane and two others that are sure to remind boomers of their first best friends.
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There is much to enjoy about the music of the 1970s. In fact, many of the most timeless pieces that emerged during the decade are pretty much perfect.
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After rock laid its rhythm-and-bluesy roots in the '50s, baby boomers came of age and began crafting music of their own — and some celebrated love.
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Folk rock's claim to fame is blending multiple distinct styles into a cohesive whole, mixing various genres, instruments, and philosophies of music.
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During the '60s, the Monkees belted out family-friendly tunes that managed to sum up young love in all its bittersweet glory, and which still stir memories.
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For the baby boomers who grew up during the early prime of rock 'n' roll, these tunes from the 1960s offer a time capsule back to when young love was blooming.
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In 1981, synth-pop had it's best year of the decade with songs from Duran Duran, Soft Cell, Depeche Mode, the Human Leaugue, and more delivering huge hits.
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You probably don't know this, but some of your favorite songs from classic rock's heyday feature cameos from '70s legends such as John Lennon and Joe Walsh.
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By the 1960s, rock was well underway as the boundary-pushing genre of choice for young folks, and women were continuing to make their mark.
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These love songs missed out on No. 1 single status, but they resonated over time and attained enough cultural ubiquity that many think they topped the charts.
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The '50s conjure thoughts of poodle skirts, roller rinks, sock-hops, and doo-wop. Songs like "Sh-Boom" and "Runaround Sue" might take boomers back to that era.
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