5 Rock Stars Who Love To Hate Their Own Songs
There are some big rock stars who have found themselves hating their own songs, whether because of artistic maturity, executive pressure, or another reason.
Read MoreThere are some big rock stars who have found themselves hating their own songs, whether because of artistic maturity, executive pressure, or another reason.
Read MoreFrom the Rolling Stones' classic anti-war anthem to Led Zeppelin's sultry mood-setter, here are five classic rock songs that will never lose their appeal.
Read MoreWith acts like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath stepping up to the plate, these iconic songs from the opening act of the 1970s set the pace for decades to come.
Read MoreInspired by these '70s and '80s artists, Bruno Mars's approach to entertaining audiences and to song craft is a modern take on R&B, funk, rock, and soul.
Read MoreBruce Willis' legacy is cemented and he's had successes, but there have been various rough patches during his journey, ending in a devastating diagnoses.
Read MoreIt's not easy to choose a mere five best songs from a band as prolific as the Grateful Dead during their most compelling decade, but we think these stand out.
Read MoreThis love song was written and released to accompany a movie whose star also sang the signature ballad. It hit No. 1 and stayed on the charts for 23 weeks.
Read MoreThe Grateful Dead song, Truckin', was based on what Bob Weir described as an "endless cycle" of touring and an incident in which the band members were arrested.
Read MoreBoomers grew up in quite a time, and there's no shortage of songs sure to transport them back to the sock hops, groovy parties, and disco nights of their youth.
Read MoreBob Weir and Jerry Garcia are best known as musicians in the Grateful Dead, but Weir has been clear that his bond with Garcia felt almost cosmic.
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read MoreSampling is a huge part of hip-hop, and you may not know that songs from classic rock artists from Ozzy Osbourne to Elton John were part of these modern hits.
Read MoreThese acerbic breakup songs by Rod Stewart, Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, and others might remind Boomers of their own messy romantic entanglements.
Read MoreFrom the excitement of a great night out to a loud and proud expression of being free to be yourself, these '80s tunes captured the essence of youthful energy.
Read MoreSome '80s songs from iconic acts like Talking Heads and Lindsey Buckingham were flops on their release, but have since become eternally classic tunes.
Read MoreMusic in the 1980s splintered into many directions, but the timeless allure of a love song held strong, with these odes to romantic feelings going platinum.
Read MoreIf you find yourself without a partner this Valentine's Day, we have about 80 years of highly varied rock music to choose from.
Read MoreLove songs connect with audiences, conjuring memories and emotions, but they stir their creators, too. The singers of these five love songs felt them deeply.
Read MoreEven with all of his hits, songs that came off of Neil Diamond's '70s albums like "Moods," "Stones" and "Tap Root Manuscript" didn't get the love they deserved.
Read MoreIf you want sincerity in a love song, one decade will especially help: the 1970s. One obvious choice is the unparalleled "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green.
Read More1969 was a pivotal time in the evolution of rock, and songs from bands like the Beatles, CCR, and the Stooges went on to define rock 'n' roll history.
Read MoreFrom rare demos and deep cuts to rock classics like "Free Bird" and "Gimme Three Steps," the story of Lynyrd Skynyrd unfolds through these essential songs.
Read MoreStevie Wonder's iconic 1981 hit "Happy Birthday" came from a dream and it was the catalyst for a federal holiday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Read MoreFrom a last-gasp hit from a fading arena rock band to breakout solo acts that flamed out, these chart-toppers from 1986 are now approaching a quiet middle age.
Read MoreDisco reigned supreme in 1978, but one surprise breakout from a lesser-known and since forgotten star was the longest-running No. 1 love song that year.
Read MoreAsk yourself: What is a rock song? It gets you up out of bed and gets your heart pumping, your mind cranking, and your body ready to face the day.
Read MoreWhether it was a superb cover, a seasonally timed rerelease, or a reimagining of the original, these flop songs from the '50s eventually found chart success.
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