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5 Rock Songs That Took These Movie Trailers To A Whole New Level

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

The song or piece of orchestration underneath a trailer's action sets its tone, establishes its pace, and has the power to elevate the clip to instant virality.

Tours That Destroyed Iconic Rock Bands

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0000

There have been tours that were responsible for the destruction of many groups, whether it be due to the internal tensions boiling over or a real-life tragedy.

Rock Legends With Zero No. 1 Hits

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

During rock's zenith of cultural and commercial importance in the latter third of the 20th century, some legends failed to gain a No. 1 hit.

5 Friendships In Rock 'N' Roll History That Stood The Test Of Time

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

In some rare cases, musicians have managed to ascend to the pantheon of rock music greats and stay there - and some have even stayed friends.

The Longest Marriages In Rock 'N' Roll History Smash Every Stereotype

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Amazingly, some rock stars have historically long marriages, even with the pressures of endless touring, career ups and downs, and the myriad of temptations.

Musicians Who Became Just As Famous As Their Rock Star Parents

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Being the child of, say, a Beatle or the greatest rock 'n' roll drummer might seem daunting for an aspiring musician, but these artists amply proved themselves.

Rock Bands That Booted Their Managers Once They Became Mega-Successful

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

The business end of rock 'n' roll can be cutthroat, which is why, time and again, band managers have been canned once their musical acts climbed the summit.

Albums That Serve As A Musician's Heartbreaking Final Goodbye

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Art imitates life, and when these famed musicians saw their last days approaching, they poured their remaining energy into these heart-wrenching final albums.

These Rock Icons Were Once Banned From Entire Countries

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0000

While most of us lack the power to silence musicians, some civil servants and politicos do have the power to block rock stars from visiting a given country.

Classic Rock Hits Every Boomer Needs On Their Anniversary Playlist

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0000

A boomer anniversary is a big deal, so from the Beach Boys to Van Halen, we're here with the essential classic rock hits to stoke those long-burning fires.

The Most Explosive Sibling Rivalries In Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Sibling rivalries happen, but the contention between brothers in bands like Oasis, the Everly Brothers, and the Jesus and Mary Chain have been explosive.

5 Iggy Pop Songs That Transformed Rock's DNA

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Since emerging in the late 1960s as frontman for Detroit rock band The Stooges, Iggy Pop, nicknamed the "Godfather of Punk," has been a driving force in rock.

5 Songs From 1967 That Define Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Patrick Moran) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Some songs from the tumultuous year of 1967, from psychedelic to progressive rock to avant-garde, still feel vital because they forged today.

These Bandmate Romances Shaped Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Music and romance go hand in hand, and from Fleetwood Mac to the White Stripes, band relationships have inspired some of rock music's greatest ever acts.

Musicians Who Soared To Fame After They Got Divorced

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

It can take years for a musician to reach a state of fame, fortune, and arena-headlining status, and in this time, relationships can come and go.

Bizarre 1970s Albums You Should Drop The Needle On At Least Once

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

The more out-there and intense a topic was, the more likely there was a '70s band or artist that was obsessed with it and transferred that fascination to vinyl.

Rock Bands Who Lost Their Bassists To Mega-Successful Artists

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Given the short supply of bass players, it's little wonder that time and again, smaller acts have lost theirs to mega-successful bands or artists.

5 Nostalgic Songs Every Gen Xer Will Want To Hear At Their 50-Year High School Reunion

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Fifty years after high school, you can count on Gen X reunions to be lively affairs, especially if they are bolstered by nostalgic songs that we want to hear.

Musicians Who Got A Late Start But Still Found Dream-Level Fame

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Most musicians hit it big young, but sometimes, success in the business comes later in life - a rare occurrence to be sure, but not unheard of.

Musicians Who Scored Grammys After Their Bands Kicked Them Out

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Some artists who got fired not only achieved success afterward but sometimes equaled or surpassed the success of their original groups, Grammys included.