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In 1983, The Bee Gees Penned A Song That Would Become Kenny Rogers' Defining Duet

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:07:00 +0000

When you think of the Bee Gees, country crooner Kenny Rogers probably doesn't come to mind, but they wrote Roger's defining duet that went to No. 1 in 1983.

In 1970, Cat Stevens' Wild World Inspired This Genre-Busting Cover — And It's A Classic

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Wed, 27 May 2026 00:37:00 +0000

A serendipitous listen to a demo of Cat Stevens' "Wild World" by a talented artist led to the song switching tracks to a new genre, and what a cover it was.

5 Folk Rock Songs That Snapped The Boomer Generation Awake

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

These folk rock songs from artists like the Byrds and Joni Mitchell were part of the catalyst that woke young boomers up to troubling social issues.

How Losing An Album Handed Green Day Their Career-Defining Moment

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:37:00 +0000

When Green Day lost the master tapes for a completed LP, the band responded by reinventing itself and creating what many consider to be its best album ever.

5 High-Energy Hits That Aren't September That Get Every Boomer Out On The Dance Floor

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 26 May 2026 20:07:00 +0000

An irresistible disco-era beat and catchy, memorable lyrics will get boomers gyrating at a party, and Earth, Wind & Fire has plenty of help from these artists.

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.

Guitar Legends Who Didn't Start Out On The Instrument That Made Them Famous

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 25 May 2026 18:07:00 +0000

Guitar legends like Eddie Van Halen and Prince learned piano before picking up guitars, and these other guitar luminaries started out on other instruments too.

5 Flop Disco Songs That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 25 May 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Largely thanks to sampling and soundtracks, these initially unsuccessful disco tracks have found new life with younger listeners.

The 5 Best John Denver Songs That Aren't Take Me Home, Country Roads

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sun, 24 May 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Among all of John Denver's music, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" became his signature tune that he'll be forever tied to - but he has other great tunes.

10 Concert Posters You Shouldn't Ignore At Thrift Stores And Estate Sales

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sat, 23 May 2026 18:07:00 +0000

It's kind of weird to think that a slip of perishable paper could go for thousands of dollars, but it's true - especially for some concert posters.

Musicians Who Can't Stand Their Own Hit Songs

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Sat, 23 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Despite earning them a fortune and cementing their legacy, these hit songs from iconic bands such as Led Zeppelin and Radiohead are despised by their creators.

5 Songs That Prove 1991 Was The Best Year For College Rock

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:07:00 +0000

Bubbling up from the '80s, college rock got off the sofa and graduated in 1991, with iconic hits from bands such as R.E.M. and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Shoegaze Never Had A No. 1 Hit — But These 5 Songs Prove The Genre's Incredible Influence

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Shoegaze shuffled into the '90s with a fresh, innovative, and very distorted sound, and these songs may remind you of more recent and successful bands.

Musicians You Didn't Know Were Romantically Involved When They Recorded These Classic Duets

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Sometimes duets capture real love, or at least affection and infatuation, and they're an encapsulation of two musicians who are actually into each other.

5 Musicians Whose Grandkids Picked Up The Mic Where They Left Off

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Thu, 21 May 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Many rock stars have offspring that followed in their footsteps to embrace the family business, and occasionally, it's happened with their grandchildren too.

At 78, Bob Dylan Finally Nailed A No. 1 Billboard Hit With This Epic 17-Minute Song

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Fri, 22 May 2026 20:07:00 +0000

As influential as Bob Dylan's music has been since the '60s, his first No. 1 hit only came in 2020 with the 17-minute long "Murder Most Foul" when he was 78.

5 Songs Every Gen Xer Needs For Their Vacation Playlist

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Wed, 20 May 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Songs like "Groove Is In the Heart," "Blue Monday," and "Me, Myself & I" are essential to Gen X vacation playlists to set the mood. Check out our other picks.

The Most Unexpected Career Moves In Music History

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Musicians get bored, have secondary interests, and hear the whispers of mischievous demons like anyone else, and sometimes they make unexpected career moves.

The Story Behind Neil Diamond And Barbra Streisand's Classic 1978 Duet Is True Serendipity

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 19 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand's chart-topping duet never would have happened without the efforts of an enterprising Kentucky DJ.

Music Icons Who Overcame Difficult Childhoods

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Mon, 18 May 2026 20:07:00 +0000

The history of popular music shows us that in many cases, some of the world's biggest stars have had to deal with difficult early lives.