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  • Barry Manilow singing holding white jacket over shoulder
    Music
    Music By Brian Boone 12 days ago

    The 5 Best Jingles By Classic Artists (Even Better Than Barry Manilow's State Farm Ditty)

    From cereal to plumbers and skin care products, we think these classic jingles stand the test of time, and you may be surprised by the artists who made them.

    By Brian Boone 12 days ago Read More
  • members of INXS seated on risers
    Music
    Music By Steven Luna 12 days ago

    5 Rock Songs From 1987 That Sound Even Cooler Today

    The best rock music of 1987 had something for everyone, and some songs seem sealed in a time capsule, sounding even cooler today than they did back then.

    By Steven Luna 12 days ago Read More
  • Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra onstage with guitar and microphone
    Music
    Music By S. Flannagan 12 days ago

    Manchester Orchestra's Cover Of This Classic Love Song By Neil Young Crackles With Raw Emotion

    Neil Young once wrote a love song that was inspired by meeting his wife. Some 30 years later, Manchester Orchestra turned it into something even more stunning.

    By S. Flannagan 12 days ago Read More
  • Sam Cooke smiling as he looks at someone
    Music
    Music By Brian Boone 12 days ago

    5 Songs From 1960 That Remind Us What It Means To Be Young And In Love

    In 1960, pop music was marketed to teenagers, with many love songs affirming the agony and thrill of young love. These songs still remind us of those feelings.

    By Brian Boone 12 days ago Read More
  • Prince on stage with his guitar and a microphone.
    Music
    Music By Mark Gurarie 13 days ago

    5 Musicians Who Famously Used Cold-Blooded Lyrics As The Knife To Trash Their Exes

    From Travis Tritt to Prince to Courtney Love, all types of musicians have turned to their craft to unleash cold-blooded lyrics toward those who scorned them.

    By Mark Gurarie 13 days ago Read More
  • Close-up on Bruce Springsteen's guitar on stage
    Classic Rock
    Classic Rock By S. Flannagan 13 days ago

    Classic Rock Riffs That Still Give Us Chills Every Time We Listen

    These immortal riffs from the Doors, Led Zeppelin, Queen, and other legendary rock artists still haunt us in the best possible way.

    By S. Flannagan 13 days ago Read More
  • Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart performing live
    Music
    Music By Lorenzo Tanos 13 days ago

    5 Songs From 1977 That Define Rock History

    From a sports stadium favorite to a scathing indictment of the music industry's seedy underbelly, these rock songs from 1977 left a long-lasting legacy.

    By Lorenzo Tanos 13 days ago Read More
  • Bono performing in front of crowd
    Music
    Music By Richard Milner 13 days ago

    '80s Rock Fizzled Out With These 5 Songs

    With decades of hindsight, it's obvious that these five songs were integral in ushering out '80s rock, whose flash and lack of substance no longer resonated.

    By Richard Milner 13 days ago Read More
  • Bruce Springsteen sings dramatically during performance
    Classic Rock
    Classic Rock By Andrew Dirst 13 days ago

    '70s Songs For When You Wish You Could Turn Back Time To High School

    Take a trip down memory lane with these legendary '70s tunes straight from your high school days, including tracks from Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon.

    By Andrew Dirst 13 days ago Read More
  • Eddie Van Halen embracing Sammy Hagar
    Classic Rock
    Classic Rock By Brian Boone 13 days ago

    Think You're A True Classic Rock History Buff? These 5 Little-Known Facts Will Put You To The Test

    Which female rocker almost fronted Van Halen? Which guitarist is on the Woodstock poster but didn't play the show? Read on to elevate your rock trivia game.

    By Brian Boone 13 days ago Read More
  • Tom Johnston playing guitar on stage
    Music
    Music By Brent Furdyk 13 days ago

    These 5 Songs Define '70s Yacht Rock

    Yacht rock is hard to define, and it certainly wasn't called that when it emerged in the '70s, but we think these smooth, mellow tunes are its finest examples.

    By Brent Furdyk 13 days ago Read More
  • Simon Le Bon squinting in front of silver curtain
    Music
    Music By Brian Boone 14 days ago

    Flop Songs That Derailed Rock Bands' Entire Careers

    Even rock juggernauts like Duran Duran and the Beach Boys are capable of releasing a song so bad that their careers hit a wall, and sometimes permanently so.

    By Brian Boone 14 days ago Read More
  • Brandon Lee's Eric Draven speaking in The Crow
    Music
    Music By Sergio Pereira 14 days ago

    The Crow Possesses The Greatest Movie Soundtrack Of All Time, And It Isn't Even Close

    The Brandon Lee movie "The Crow" is forever tied to his tragic death during filming, but the compilation of songs in the film make the soundtrack the best ever.

    By Sergio Pereira 14 days ago Read More
  • Brian Johnson singing and grimacing
    Music
    Music By Brian Boone 14 days ago

    In 1980, AC/DC's Brian Johnson Recorded An Underrated Jingle That His True Fans Will Appreciate Today

    Before joining AC/DC, Brian Johnson sang the hardest-rocking jingle you will likely ever hear. The timing of job also helped him meet his future bandmates.

    By Brian Boone 14 days ago Read More
  • Edgar Winter smiling and playing keyboard
    Classic Rock
    Classic Rock By Brian Boone 14 days ago

    5 Classic Rock Hits That Snagged The No. 1 Spot For Just One Week

    Both legendary classic rock acts and more forgotten bands managed to snag the No. 1 spot on Billboard for a week with songs that rock fans will remember.

    By Brian Boone 14 days ago Read More
  • ZZ Top standing on top of a limo holding guitars shaped like cars
    Music
    Music By Kathy Benjamin 14 days ago

    These 5 Songs Defined '80s Southern Rock

    Southern Rock emerged in the 1970s, and the '80s put their own stamp on it with bands like ZZ Top and 38 Special. These songs helped define 80s Southern rock.

    By Kathy Benjamin 14 days ago Read More
  • The Stranglers playing on stage
    Music
    Music By Brian Boone 14 days ago

    The Stranglers' Iconic Song Golden Brown Is Blowing Up On Instagram — But In 1982, US Charts Ignored It

    "Golden Brown" started doing the rounds on Instagram in 2025, and while The Stranglers' whimsical tune was a hit in the U.K in 1982, the U.S. barely noticed.

    By Brian Boone 14 days ago Read More
  • Dolly Parton with Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda while promoting
    Music
    Music By Kathy Benjamin 15 days ago

    Popular '80s Songs About Work Every Boomer Can Relate To

    From Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" to Dolly Parton's "9 to 5," these tracks capture the frustrations and pressures of working life in the 1980s.

    By Kathy Benjamin 15 days ago Read More
  • Kiss full makeup band photo
    Classic Rock
    Classic Rock By Richard Milner 15 days ago

    5 Songs From 1974 That Made Rock History

    Each year has produced songs that have charted the course of rock history, and this is especially true of 1974, thanks to artists from David Bowie to Kiss.

    By Richard Milner 15 days ago Read More
  • Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd performing in the 1970s.
    Classic Rock
    Classic Rock By Andrew Amelinckx 15 days ago

    The 5 Most Timeless Southern Rock Songs About Love

    Practically every music genre has its fair share of love songs, but how does Southern rock stack up? Here are five love songs in this style that still resonate.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 15 days ago Read More
  • pop group Bananarama
    Music
    Music By Steven Luna 15 days ago

    80s Hits With The Worst Vocals

    Hit songs aren't made by vocals alone, in fact, '80s songs by Gary Numan, Bananarama, the Human League, Biz Markie, and GN'R did well despite subpar singing.

    By Steven Luna 15 days ago Read More
  • Ricky Nelson wearing a cream sweater and posing with his hand on his chin in front of a red backdrop in the 1950s.
    Classic Rock
    Classic Rock By Brian Boone 15 days ago

    This Toxic Love Song Was The First-Ever Modern No. 1 In 1958

    A huge TV star made this tune about a cavalier ladies' man who meets his match the first Billboard Hot 100 chart topper, but its songwriter might surprise you.

    By Brian Boone 15 days ago Read More
  • Paul Simon performing in London in 1975
    Music
    Music By Brent Furdyk 15 days ago

    Paul Simon Held The No. 1 Spot On Valentine's Day 50 Years Ago With A Totally Ironic Hit

    You might think a No. 1 hit on Valentine's Day would be all roses and hearts, but in 1976, Paul Simon's hit single spoke to a different side of relationships.

    By Brent Furdyk 15 days ago Read More
  • The Runaways posing in a park
    Music
    Music By Erika W. Smith 16 days ago

    Rebellious High School Hits From The '70s That Will Have Boomers Mad At Their Parents All Over Again

    Teenaged rebellion is something all generations have in common, and these hits from the '70s will take boomers back to their door-slamming high school days.

    By Erika W. Smith 16 days ago Read More
  • Axl Rose at the piano in the 1990s
    Classic Rock
    Classic Rock By Scheenagh Harrington 16 days ago

    Real Classic Rock Fans Have These Power Ballads Tattooed On Their Hearts

    Rock's power ballads aren't wallflowers and never belong in the shadows — they're bombastic declarations of our most primal emotions, good or bad.

    By Scheenagh Harrington 16 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of Eddie Vedder howling into microphone
    Hard Rock
    Hard Rock By Richard Milner 16 days ago

    This '90s Anthem By Pearl Jam Was Born From Eddie Vedder's Stunning Family Secret

    Pearl Jam's lyrics are often understated, which makes it hard to connect this song to Vedder's troubled family history.

    By Richard Milner 16 days ago Read More
  • Pete Townshend holding hands to head on stage with guitar
    '70s
    '70s By Brian Boone 17 days ago

    '70s Rock Icons That Tarnished Their Own Legacy

    From hateful words to a few stolen chords and even crashing a car with drugs and a gun, these '70s rock stars found that their reputation wasn't invulnerable.

    By Brian Boone 17 days ago Read More
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