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Guitarist Ranked Among Rolling Stone's Greatest Of All Time Celebrates 65 Today

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0000

Famed for his distinctive shimmering, effects-laden sound, this acclaimed Irish guitarist may have reached his mid-60s, but his music is just as fresh as ever.

5 Times Steely Dan Turned Musicians Into Legends

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Steely Dan's perfectionism brough out career defining performances from elite session musicians, from Jeff "Skunk" Baxter to Larry Carlton.

The No. 1 Song On August 8, 1984 Sounds Even Catchier Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000

Written for one of the biggest movie franchises of the '80s, this earworm from August 1984 had everyone sure who to call when things get spooky.

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.

UB40 Had No Idea Their Signature 1983 Hit Was Written By Neil Diamond

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Neil Diamond's version was a flop, but early rocksteady artists covered this song. That's where UB40 heard it, and their 1983 version was a huge hit.

The 5 Best '70s Love Songs For The Dance Floor

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:37:00 +0000

The music of the 1970s was basically an ode to dancing and romantic love, with songs by acts like Al Green and Stevie Wonder being great for the dance floor.

This 1971 Ballad Became The Bee Gees' First US No. 1 Hit 55 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:07:00 +0000

The Bee Gees were everywhere in the '70s, but it all started with their 1971 hit "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart," which peaked at No. 1 55 years ago.

5 Nearly Perfect David Bowie Songs That Should Be Required Listening For Younger Generations

staff@grunge.com (Jason Brow) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:07:00 +0000

In the decade since David Bowie died of liver cancer, his star may have dimmed, which is a shame since he is required listening for younger generations.

The No. 1 Song On August 7, 1983 Sounds Even More Head-Turning Today

staff@grunge.com (Valentina Barone) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000

Not all of the best hits from the '80s have aged well, and this summertime smash from 1983 has lyrics that today's listeners will not mistake as being romantic.

Quote Of The Day By Joan Jett: 'Other People Will Call Me A Rebel ...'

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:07:00 +0000

After facing years of resistance from a notoriously sexist music industry, Joan Jett has shrugged off labels in favor of a firm belief in self-determination.

5 Doobie Brothers Songs That Prove 1976 Was The Best Year Of Their Career

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:37:00 +0000

While the Doobie Brothers have seen multiple peaks over the course of their career, one year in particular was undoubtedly when they hit their zenith.

No Surprise: The Best-Selling Album Of All Time In Pure Sales Is An '80s Classic

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:37:00 +0000

You know it, heard it, and probably danced the routine to the title track of this legendary album by the King of Pop, which was a runaway success in the '80s.

5 Nearly Perfect Patti Smith Songs That Deserve A New Generation Of Fans

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Patti Smith's body of work is full of classics that deserve to be remembered, embraced, and studied by a new generation of listeners

The Rolling Stones' Longest-Charting Single Debuted In 1981 – But It Never Went To No. 1

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:07:00 +0000

One of the Rolling Stones' best '80s singles never topped the charts, but it stayed on the Billboard Hot 100 for 24 weeks -- a career best for the Stones.

The No. 1 Song On August 6, 1982 Sounds Even More Fiery Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000

More than 40 years after its six-week stint at No. 1, Survivor's first smash hit can still make you feel like you're ready to take on the world.

Quote Of The Day By Bruce Dickinson: 'It Really Helps If You Only ...'

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:07:00 +0000

From lead singer of Iron Maiden to airline pilot, beer brewer, and fencing champion, Bruce Dickinson's advice for doing it all is to take it step by step.

How Long Do Vinyl Record Players Last?

staff@grunge.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:37:00 +0000

The amount of time your vinyl record player lasts depends on a number of factors. Here's what they are, as well as some tips to further increase its lifespan.

5 Rock 'N' Roll Happy Accidents That Sound Even Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:37:00 +0000

From Roger Daltrey's stutter on "My Generation" to the indecipherable lyrics of "Louie Louie," accidents made these legendary rock songs even better.

The Former Studio Janitor Behind Some Of The Most Iconic '90s Hits

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0000

He had to clean toilets, but he also got to spend time learning at the studio where he worked as a janitor. Here's how that job shaped Trent Reznor's '90s hits.

The 5 Best Rock Albums Of 1970

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:07:00 +0000

The 1960s were one of the most explosively creative decades in music history, but the albums that kicked off the decade that followed were hardly slouches.