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The 5 Longest Bass Solos In Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Nicholas Vrchoticky) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:07:00 +0000

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.

One Of Rock's Most Enduring Blues Songs Has Mysterious Origins

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Often, this enduring blues song is attributed to Blind Willie Johnson, but others theorize it predated him due to its call-and-response song structure.

5 R&B Songs That Became Iconic Classic Rock Hits

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Some of classic rock's biggest names found inspiration in the R&B records that came before them. These songs sounded very different the first time around.

The 5 Greatest Self-Taught Bassists Of All Time

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

Bassists are often the unsung heroes of a band, but some of the best bassists of all time never even had a lesson, and they still became stand-out musicians.

This Blues Classic With No Known Author Appeared On A Jimmy Page Album

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:07:00 +0000

There are plenty of classic blues songs with no known authors, and this one appeared on a 1968 album featuring Jimmy Page before he was known as a guitar god.

The 5 Longest Albums In Rock History Are Worth Taking The Time To Hear

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Some artists, including the Clash and Smashing Pumpkins, say go big or go home. Here's why their epically long albums and these others are worth a listen.

4 Musicians Who Battled Extreme Weather — And Made Music History

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:07:00 +0000

When the weather turned bad for outdoor concerts, Prince, Neil Young, U2, and the Rolling Stones followed the rule that the show must go on.

4 Beloved Love Songs — But No One Knows Who Wrote Them

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Though these romantic tunes have been passed on and loved by many for years, it has been notoriously difficult to pinpoint the exact artist behind them.

In 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revival Made This Song With No Known Author A Classic Cover

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:37:00 +0000

One of Creedence Clearwater Revival's most classic covers from 1969 was once recorded by Lead Belly, but he didn't write it. No one knows who did.

Legendary Bands That Really Did Start In Somebody's Garage

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Everyone knows the trope of starting a band in a garage. Well, these legendary bands are the reason that trope exists. Remember that when your neighbor is loud.

One Of Rock's Most Famous One-Hit Wonders Has No Known Author

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0000

You may know Ram Jam's version of this song, a one-hit wonder. You may also know that Lead Belly recorded it too, but no one knows who actually wrote it.

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.