5 Hit Rock Songs From 1970 That No One Remembers Today
You're likely familiar with 1970s rock hits like "American Woman," but what about "Tighter, Tighter" or "Something's Burning"? Not every song from 1970 endured.
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This Rock Song From 1977 Wouldn't Fly Today
When this rock star released the 1977 hit, he apparently didn't expect laws and cultural norms to shift that much in the decades since.
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This '70s Musician Completely Ruined The Jazz Singer Remake
This pop star racked up hit after hit in the 1970s, but his involvement in the 1980 remake of "The Jazz Singer" earned him the first-ever Worst Actor Razzie.
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5 Rock Songs From The '80s That Aged Terribly
Cultural norms and expectations tend to evolve, which means that '80s songs from bands like Winger, Aerosmith, The Police, and others, aged terribly.
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Musicians Who Died In 2025 So Far
We've lost many musicians in 2025 already — artists from classic rock to punk to R&B and beyond whose music will thankfully live on for years.
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Musicians Who Outraged Fans With Controversial Lyric Changes
As culture and society change, sometimes artists want to recalibrate the messages in their songs, but these popular musicians' lyric changes outraged fans.
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'80s Flop Songs That Turned Into Smash Hits
You've heard these classic '80s songs played endlessly on the radio, on screen, and at parties, but they barely raised a ripple when they were first released.
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If You Graduated From High School In 1970, This Rock Song Will Stir Up Major Nostalgia
Every year has its song of the summer, and this hit from 1970 is electric.
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KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley's Solo Album From 1978 Features This Hit Single
During KISS's heyday in 1978, each member released a solo album. Ace Frehley's record featured a hit that has become synonymous with the city it's about.
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Rock Stars From 1970 Who Should Still Be Famous Today
There were so many preening, magnetic, and immensely talented rock stars from 1970. Many faded from view, and some stand out as more deserving of modern fame.
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'70s Flop Songs That Turned Into Smash Hits
Some songs have gotten so much play, it's hard to imagine they were ever flops. These '70s songs were slow to gain traction, but they turned into smash hits.
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5 Rock Songs From 1970 That Sound Even Cooler Today
In 1970, societal turmoil was rampant, but cultural shifts were reflected in the music. Five rock songs from that year resonate and sound even cooler now.
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Rock Legends Who Ended Their Careers Over Health Problems
Whether it came after decades of hard rock n' roll living or the medical ailments that afflict us all, poor health has been the undoing of these rock legends.
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John Lennon's Fixation With The Number 9, Explained
Plenty of people have lucky numbers, but for John Lennon, the number nine played so prominently in his life that he couldn't help but notice its significance.
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'70s Musicians We Completely Forgot About
While the 1970s produced a wealth of successful musicians who rose to peak stardom with tunes that are still popular today, many of them simply faded away.
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Musicians Who Are Notoriously Superstitious
Famous musicians are very talented, but luck also plays into a lucrative career making music. That's probably why some of them are notoriously superstitious.
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Ridiculous Reasons Fans Sued Their Favorite Musicians
On more than one occasion, miffed fans have filed lawsuits over things like a particularly bad show or a failure to live up to expectations.
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The Hidden Truth Of Joe Cocker
Joe Cocker was a singular performer who put his unique, soulful stamp on the songs he covered, but his road to success was paved with common rock star pitfalls.
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Odd Things About Stevie Nicks And Lindsey Buckingham's Reunion That Don't Add Up
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac fame have had an infamously rocky relationship for decades, so a proposed reunion seems baffling to some.
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'80s Musicians Who Were Actually Horrible People
Boy George, Billy Joel, and other '80s legends ruled the charts, but behind the scenes, their behavior ran the gamut from personal betrayals to violent crimes.
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Musicians That Raked In A Staggering Amount Of Money While On Tour
The most profitable aspect of modern celebrity musicianship is touring, which provides an opportunity for performers to gain incredible wealth.
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Bandmates That Had A Lot To Say After Their Break Ups
It has been said that being in a band is like being in a marriage, so breakups tend to instigate strong opinions from stars about their former bandmates.
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Rock Stars Who Live Unbelievably Lavish Lives
Rock star excess isn't purely a stereotype. These musicians have a lot of money to spend, and they live lavishly, buying homes, art, cars, and instruments.
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Paul McCartney's Former Bandmates Have A Lot To Say About Him
Paul McCartney is one of the world's most famous musicians, and the many artists who once played with the former Beatle didn't always stay quiet about it.
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Musician Funerals Overshadowed By Controversy
Iconic musicians' often deal with controversy during their lives since they are in the public eye. Unfortunately, it can even spill over to their funerals.
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The Top 3 Weirdest Controversies Taylor Swift's Private Jet Caused
Taylor Swift is loved across the world, as her record-breaking "Eras" tour made clear. But she's also generated controversy, particularly for her private jet.
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Bands That Were In Tragic Accidents While Touring
Bands love going on tour, to perform in cities all over the world. Unfortunately, though, some tragic accidents have happened to bands on the road.
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