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5 Flop Love Songs From The '70s That Have Earned Admiration From Younger Generations

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Love songs abounded in the '70s, but not all succeeded, and even tunes by legends such as Bob Dylan and Jim Croce had to wait for the streaming generations.

We Bet You've Never Heard These Underrated David Bowie Songs

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000

David Bowie recorded a massive catalog of music, with songs such as "African Night Flight" and "Lady Grinning Soul" being overshadowed by his radio hits.

Musicians Who Tanked Their Careers With One Regrettable Flop Song

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

If the right song played at the right time can make a musician's fortune, then the wrong one released at the wrong time can cause a precipitous downfall.

5 Classic Rock Memoirs Every True Fan Should Read At Least Once

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

These eye-opening memoirs by Keith Richards, Mötley Crüe, Chuck Berry, Ozzy Osbourne, and Ace Frehley should be mandatory reading for classic rock fans.

5 Nostalgic Songs Every Gen Xer Will Want To Hear At Their 50-Year High School Reunion

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Fifty years after high school, you can count on Gen X reunions to be lively affairs, especially if they are bolstered by nostalgic songs that we want to hear.

Musicians Who Got A Late Start But Still Found Dream-Level Fame

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Most musicians hit it big young, but sometimes, success in the business comes later in life - a rare occurrence to be sure, but not unheard of.

5 Rock Songs Written For Superhero Movies That Soared Up The Charts

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Nothing helps build up the vibe of a superhero film quite like a tailor-made rock song for its soundtrack -- and several found mainstream commercial success.

5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1977 Was The Decade's Best Year For Love Songs

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Love songs have and always will be aplenty, but in 1977, the likes of Fleetwood Mac, the Bee Gees, and Debby Boone made that year an unrivaled musical lovefest.

5 Musicians More Successful Than The Rock Idols Who Inspired Them

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, and Billy Idol were all inspired by other well-known rockers, yet their success eclipsed their heroes'.

Musicians Who Scored Grammys After Their Bands Kicked Them Out

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Some artists who got fired not only achieved success afterward but sometimes equaled or surpassed the success of their original groups, Grammys included.

Hidden Gem Classic Rock Radio Stations, According To Reddit

staff@grunge.com (Patrick Moran) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Thanks to Reddit, we found five radio stations that serve up a nostalgic blend of classic rock without relying on the same old selections.

5 Classic Rock Songs Every Boomer's Road Trip Playlist Needs

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0000

There's nothing like a great song on a roadie. For boomers, classic rock staples from bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Eagles are essential playlist picks.

5 Rock Songs From 1965 That Sound Even Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Rock was on a tear in 1965, with timeless songs by legends such as The Who and Otis Redding sealing their place in history, and which resonate even more today.

This 1971 Hit By Neil Diamond Is His Most Personal Song By Far

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

By the turn of the '70s, Neil Diamond was riding high, but a new home and a rattling encounter led him to pour his heart out into this most personal of songs.

Musicians Who Tanked Their Careers With One Regrettable Collab

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Musicians collaborate for a variety of reasons, but sometimes it falls flat or even upsets fans. Here's a look at some regrettable collabs and their aftermath.

Classic Rock Bands That Launched The Most Successful Solo Careers

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Going solo is the dream of many a rock band member, but some were lucky enough to get their start in one of these legendary multi-superstar incubators.

The Best Hidden Tracks In Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Hidden tracks were utilized occasionally in the 1960s and 1970s but really took off as a practice in the 1990s with the widespread adoption of CDs.

We Bet You've Never Heard These Underrated Blondie Songs

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000

From a rejected theme for a famed franchise to a melancholy factory worker ballad, these are the underrated Blondie songs you should really give a listen to.

Musicians Whose Bank Accounts Exploded After They Ditched Their Bands

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

No Doubt's Gwen Stefani, the Stooges' Iggy Pop, and Van Halen's Sammy Hagar followed their time in those influential bands with wildly profitable solo careers.

This State Gave Rise To The Highest Number Of Hometown Rock Heroes By Far

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

New York and New Jersey may have their own cottage industries where iconic rock acts are concerned, but this state has cornered the market since the '60s.