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Not The Rolling Stones, Not His Solo Career: Mick Jagger's Supergroup That Time Forgot

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:37:00 +0000

In 2011, Mick Jagger released an experimental album with artists from various genres. SuperHeavy was nothing like the Rolling Stones, but it was a cool project.

Not Rocky Horror: The 1979 Tim Curry Rock Hit You Forgot About

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:22:34 +0000

While the late actor Tim Curry is arguably best known for his role in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," he also had a minor hit song in 1979.

In 2022, Dolly Parton Tried To Refuse This Rock Music Honor — But She Was Told No

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:33:43 +0000

Dolly Parton was an undeniable icon who had a long and prolific career, recording many songs that became bigger than country music.

4 Songs By Dolly Parton That Prove 1983 Was The Best Year Of Her Career

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:51:08 +0000

With solo albums as recent as 2023, Dolly Parton has a catalog going back more than 50 years, but one year in particular stands out as her career peak.

The Greatest Music Mentors In Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0000

When established rock artists have mentored emerging musicians, those relationships have meant a lot to both parties. These were some of the greatest mentors.

The 5 Best Bee Gees Songs For Dancing

staff@grunge.com (Mike Duquette) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0000

The Bee Gees are largely remembered for their contribution to the disco era, and some of those songs are still among the best in their catalog to dance to.

The Greatest Self-Taught Guitarists In Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Some of the greatest self-taught guitarists in rock history are not household names; however, they're the musicians even famous artists revere. Here's a look.

Quote Of The Day By Siouxsie Sioux: 'I Think A Certain Amount Of Anger Has Been ...'

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Siouxsie Sioux was the rare frontwoman in punk when the genre was emerging, so her unique perspective about what drove her is our quote of the day.

5 Rock Songs You Didn't Know Were Based On Books

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Songs like Elton John's "Rocket Man," Rush's "2112," and Nirvana's "Scentless Apprentice" come with literary pedigrees that might surprise you.

Commonly Misunderstood Bee Gees' Lyrics You May Be Singing Wrong

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0000

Many of The Bee Gees' songs, including "Alone" and "How Deep Is Your Love," are full of hard-to-understand lyrics that fans have been singing wrong for years.

The 5 Best Yacht Rock Solos Of All Time

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0000

From scorching saxophones to uplifting guitar riffs, yacht rock has its fair share of astounding and technically impressive solos on some high-charting songs.

The Best Folk Covers Of 2026 (So Far)

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Folk music has deep roots and greatly influences modern music, so it's no surprise that artists keep breathing new life into folk-rock classics in 2026.

The 5 Best Soft Rock Duets Of All Time

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Soft rock duets are mostly a thing of the past, but classic pair-ups like Elton John and Kiki Dee's "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" live on.

Kate Bush Wrote This 1985 Classic — 18 Years Later, An Alt-Rock Cover Won Over A New Generation

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:37:00 +0000

Kate Bush is the original artist of this well-known, trendy song, but it was thanks to a British rock band that it became popular again many years later.

The 5 Best Covers Of Country Songs In Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Plenty of rock acts have drawn from country for their work, with the results ranging from near-satires to wild reimaginings to straightforward rerecordings.

Ranking Every Time Patti Smith Covered Bob Dylan

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:07:00 +0000

She may be the Godmother of Punk, but Patti Smith is a diehard Bob Dylan fan and often covers his songs in her live shows and special events.

Quote Of The Day By Leonard Cohen: 'Nothing Can Stop You From ...'

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Leonard Cohen's lyrics were often poetic and cerebral. Introspection seemed to be his default state, and this quote of the day speaks to his perspective.

The 5 Best Bee Gees Songs To Soundtrack Your Workout Routine

staff@grunge.com (Valentina Barone) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0000

The Bee Gees are known for getting people on the dance floor, so their music translates well for working out. Here are five bangers to get you moving.

Quote Of The Day By Gwen Stefani: 'This Isn't About A Hit. It's About ...'

staff@grunge.com (Kieran Fisher) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Whether playing with ska-punkers No Doubt or in her solo career, Gwen Stefani is an artist who has always found success by marching to the beat of her own drum.

5 Prog Rock Bands Who Went Mainstream With A Pop Hit

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0000

No matter how many times prog rock is left for dead and then brought back to life, it always manages to score some hits along the way.