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The Iconic Guitar Brand Every '60s Musician Will Remember

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0000

If you were inspired in the 1960s to learn guitar thanks to the rock 'n' roll of the era, you may remember this iconic Japanese guitar brand.

Not Jerry Garcia's, Not Kurt Cobain's: This Is The Most Expensive Guitar Ever Sold At Auction

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0000

The most expensive guitar ever sold at auction was played on one of the best selling albums of all time. It fetched more than $14 million in March of 2026.

The Wild Concert That Rocked The USSR Weeks Before Its Collapse

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:07:00 +0000

For helping to defend their government from an attempted coup in 1991, young Soviet metalheads were rewarded with the concert of a lifetime.

The '70s Invention That Absolutely Transformed Music Into A Collective Experience

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Sat, 30 May 2026 14:07:00 +0000

Invented in Japan in the 1970s, this ubiquitous machine has made singing for an audience a collective experience for all. Here's how it came to be.

5 Rock Songs From 1954 That Sound Even Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Tue, 26 May 2026 00:37:00 +0000

In 1954, rock 'n' roll was in its infancy, but songs like "That's All Right," "Work With Me, Annie," and "Shake, Rattle, and Roll" sound even cooler today.

This '60s Classic Is The Only Song To Ever Become A US State's Official Rock Anthem

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Rock 'n' roll is a big part of 20th-century pop culture, but only one state has claimed a rock song as its official anthem. Here's a look at how and why.

1977 Changed Rock Forever — Elvis's Death Was Only One Part

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

1977 was a pivotal year for rock in many ways, from the death of Elvis and other bands' ends, to the rise of new iconic albums and influential bands.

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.

This 1984 Classic Still Fools Listeners Into Thinking It's A Patriotic Anthem

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0000

If you just listen to the chorus, this 1984 song could fool you into thinking it's a patriotic anthem, but if you really listen, the lyrics tell another story.

These Music Legends Had Surprising Military Careers

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:07:00 +0000

Whether they were compelled to join up or did so by choice, a surprising number of iconic musicians served in the military. Some even saw battle.

The Sickest Album Closers In Rock History

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Sometimes, albums reward listeners with a cinematic climax - a closer on which the artist goes all out and rounds things off with a sense of occasion.

Creedence Clearwater Revival's Fortunate Son Was A Seething Anti-War Protest Song Until Movies Ruined It

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son" is a serious protest song, but oversaturation in movies stripped the power and meaning from the anti-war anthem.

11 Strange Stories You Forgot Were In The Bible

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:07:00 +0000

From a talking donkey and rampaging bears to a prophecy delivered by a disembodied hand, here are some bizarre biblical stories you may have forgotten.

The Entire Timeline Of The Bible's Old Testament Explained

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:07:00 +0000

From Genesis to Malachi, the events of the Old Testament span thousands of years, which we've condensed and laid out for you in neat, chronological order.

Bizarre Secrets Behind History's Most Famous Funerals

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:07:00 +0000

The real story of some of the most famous funerals is in the details - those little elements that make state funerals or celebrity tributes truly memorable.

High School Hits From The '50s Millennials Should Check Out ASAP

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:37:00 +0000

The '50s was the decade teens became important as a cohort, and early rock catered to them. For a fun history lesson, Millennials should check out these hits.

5 Iconic Tracks The Beatles Biopics Better Not Mess Up

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:07:00 +0000

Four Beatles biopics are in the works, each focusing on an individual Beatle. The actors will play and sing, and we hope they do these iconic songs justice.

5 Songs From 1980 That Define Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:07:00 +0000

In the evolution of rock much has changed, and in the '80s, songs from artists like Joy Division, Motörhead, and Kate Bush helped define the genre.

The Real Story Behind Stevie Wonder's Iconic 1981 Hit Happy Birthday

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:37:00 +0000

Stevie 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.

The Most Controversial Toys Ever Sold In Stores

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 01:37:00 +0000

Did you know that Sea Monkeys had Nazi ties, and Labubus are (probably) emissaries of Satan? Here's a roundup of controversial toys through the decades.