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5 Legendary Rock Bands That Deserve A Biopic Before Bon Jovi

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Sure, Bon Jovi's history makes for a fine biopic, but we'd prefer the rollercoaster stories of treachery, tragedy, and pure grit that these rock bands faced.

It's Time This Forgotten '80s Rock Band Finally Gets The Spotlight They Deserve

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0000

This late-80s band inspired Rage Against The Machine, won multiple Grammys, still performs amazing live shows, and we think is long overdue for recognition.

1974 Flopped Harder Than Any Other Year In Classic Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Lorenzo Tanos) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:37:00 +0000

A brief lull that was sandwiched between two defining periods and swamped with schmaltz, 1974 was just about the most mediocre year in classic rock's history.

Why Listening To Music On The Original iPod Was Better Than Everything Before It

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:07:00 +0000

The original iPod revolutionized portable music, taking everything that made previous products great and solving all of their problems in one small device.

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.

Queen's We Will Rock You Was The Perfect Anthem Until Sports Ruined It

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:07:00 +0000

Queen's "We Will Rock You" pops up at sporting events all the time, along with songs like "Eye of the Tiger," and it's safe to say it's overplayed.

Nickelback Is A Better Rock Band Than You Remember

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:37:00 +0000

It seems like everyone sneers at Nickelback, but we think the much-maligned Canadian rock band deserves nothing but praise from rock purists and fans alike.

Music Wasn't Better In The 'Good Ole Days' — And Our Case Is Airtight

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 11:07:00 +0000

The pioneering days of pop, rock 'n' roll, and other musical genres may seem superior to today's acts, but we think nothing could be further from the truth.

Why This Forgotten '90s Band Deserves A Comeback Over All The Others

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:07:00 +0000

The '90s produced a lot of bands that became iconic, but we think that one of the more forgotten bands of that era is due for a comeback. Here's why.

Here's Why 1971 Was The Best Year For Music Ever

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 01:37:00 +0000

By 1971, many acts that would go on to be legends were already on the scene, but that specific year saw the release of a staggering number of great albums.

This Classic Rock Band Actually Got Better When It Replaced Its Lead Singer

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:07:00 +0000

Ever since this band replaced its lead singer, debate has continued over which version was better. Here's an argument for why the second guy rocked harder.

Why We'll Never Get Over The Loss Of Nirvana

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 01:37:00 +0000

Plenty of bands have called it quits at the height of their popularity, but the dissolution of Nirvana after Kurt Cobain's death is a uniquely tragic episode.

Guns N' Roses' Worst Song Of All Time Is A Bizarre Dumpster Fire, And Reddit Agrees

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:07:00 +0000

Guns N' Roses has recorded a few clunkers, but nothing comes close to this atrocious attempt to jump on the 1990s industrial music bandwagon.

Sorry, But You Can't Convince Us That This Smash '70s Hit Isn't Actually Trash

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 11:07:00 +0000

This song (which you might not know was actually a cover) was the biggest pop hit of 1975, but we're here to tell you it's garbage.

What Everyone Gets Wrong About '70s Rock Music

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:37:00 +0000

Many people may now consider the '70s rock scene as being the poor, counterculture alternative to mighty disco. The reality couldn't be further from the truth.

We Think The Worst Song Of The '80s Is This Self-Congratulatory Slog, And Reddit Agrees

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:37:00 +0000

For many, when the subject of the worst song of the '80s comes up, this cheesy hit immediately springs to mind. Many Redditors agree, and so does the singer.

We Think The Worst Song Of The '70s Is This Stomach-Turning Tune, And Reddit Agrees

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:07:00 +0000

The 1970s produced as much dross as it did great music, but along with Redditors, we have a case for one very misogynistic tune being the worst of the lot.