Van Halen helped define '80s hard rock, and their frontman Diamond Dave helped kick that off in the '70s. He was born in Indiana 72 years ago today.
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Chris Cornell said that when he wasn't on stage singing, he was somewhat of a recluse, and he was grateful to have that connection with his audience.
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These rock drummers are not only legendary for their contributions to the genre, but for more or less learning how to play the instrument on their own.
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This rock band that was popular in the '70s consisted of a handful of artists who would go on to make a name for themselves through various musical endeavors.
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Some of the longest bass solos in rock history were played live by bassists from Metallica, Yes, Van Halen, and Mr. Big. Here's a look at who shredded best.
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This lesser-remembered British rock band was as influential to heavy metal as Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple were, yet they never had the same success.
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Meet five rock singers who turned total gibberish into unforgettable hooks. This is proof that lyrics don’t need meaning to make a song memorable.
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Big names don't always guarantee a long-running band, but they can produce one unforgettable song. These supergroups left behind a hit that outlasted them.
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John Petrucci built his reputation on progressive metal wizardry, but shredding is only part of his arsenal. His solos reveal a remarkably versatile player.
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Some legendary guitar solos sound far more intimidating than they really are. These famous lead lines deliver an impressive sound without impossible technique.
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These five supergroups released just one album each. Still, their all-star lineups and unforgettable music left a lasting mark on rock history.
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Art-rockers Devo and Queen's Brian May are just a couple of the legendary rock acts who contributed their talents to classic video games.
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These rock stars were seemingly untouchable legends in the 1960s. However, they have all since tarnished their own image with their own mistakes.
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Before the cost caught up to them, these albums had some pretty wild packaging gimmicks. Unfortunately, none of these designs could realistically last.
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If a song kicks off with an epic bass solo, you know the rest is going to be good. Here's a look at such songs by bands like Metallica and Avenged Sevenfold.
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Astrology goes a lot deeper than just the day you were born, and we've dug deep for the rock album that most represents each zodiac sign.
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Alice Cooper could have rested on his laurels, but a collaboration with a Hollywood superstar and Aerosmith legend continues to go from strength to strength.
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From the soulful poetry of Leonard Cohen to the morbid derangement of Tom Waits, these songs are our choices for the best rock song titles.
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Sometimes, supergroups manage to be more than the sum of their parts, and when that happens, the musical magic is transcendent.
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In 1991, rock music was permanently snapped in a new direction with the release of these seminal albums, making legends of bands such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam.
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Dolly Parton was an undeniable icon who had a long and prolific career, recording many songs that became bigger than country music.
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Some classic rock songs hit wax and record stores bearing the name of a band that didn't have much to do with the song listed on the label.
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Starring in movies, TV, and commercials, these fictional bands may not have been real, but they featured very real, and very well-known, musicians.
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On August 12, 1991, one of the most famous heavy metal bands in history released an album that would eventually go double-diamond, and it's all-American.
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Plenty of rock acts have drawn from country for their work, with the results ranging from near-satires to wild reimaginings to straightforward rerecordings.
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Some songs in the rock genre are actually deeper than you think. These five tracks in particular were inspired by stories told in classic literature.
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No matter how many times prog rock is left for dead and then brought back to life, it always manages to score some hits along the way.
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