5 Rock Songs From 1963 That Sound Even Cooler Today
From the Surfaris' surf-rock standard "Wipeout" to the Beatles' "Money (That's What I Want)," these rock 'n' roll classics have only gotten better with age.
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5 Rock Songs From 1960 That Sound Even Cooler Today
1960 was a long time ago, yet artists like Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, and Bo Diddley released songs that year that sound even cooler now than way back then.
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The Best Slow Songs Of The '60s Are Simply Timeless
From heartfelt yearning to earnest messages of hope, these simple yet powerful '60s songs still reach across the decades to grab our hearts and minds.
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5 Rock Songs From 1961 That Sound Even Cooler Today
In 1961, rock 'n' roll was still in its infancy, but songs from artists like Jerry Lee Lewis, Dick and Dee Dee, and Ann-Margret sound even cooler now.
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5 Rock Songs From 1962 That Sound Even Cooler Today
From the pioneering use of the fuzz box to shock-rock spine-tinglers, we think these 1962 rock songs sound even fresher today after decades of influence.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1964 Was The Decade's Best Year For Love Songs
Thanks to the Beatles, the Shangri-Las, the Supremes, and the other artists on this list, 1964 pulled out all the stops when it came to love songs.
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5 Rock Songs From 1965 That Sound Even Cooler Today
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.
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'70s (18)
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5 Hit Songs That Prove 1977 Was The Decade's Greatest Year For Women In Rock
Women in rock had a pivotal year in 1977, with artists like Heart, Fleetwood Mac, and Linda Ronstadt singing powerhouse songs that dominated the charts.
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1977 Changed Rock Forever — Elvis's Death Was Only One Part
1977 was a pivotal year for rock in many ways, from the death of Elvis and other bands' ends, to the rise of new iconic albums and influential bands.
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The Osmonds Released A Hard Rock Song In 1972 That Shreds Their Sunshine Pop Image
This unexpected hit single from the Osmonds, featuring environmentalist lyrics by Alan Osmond, was an early step in the evolution of heavy metal.
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5 Rock Musicians Who Tried '70s Disco — With Mixed Results
Disco was so hot in the 1970s that even rock stars emulated it — with mixed results. Here's our take on Rod Stewart, Blondie, and others' attempts at disco.
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Elvis Presley's 1970 Cover Of Sweet Caroline Is Too Good To Be This Under The Radar
You've likely not heard it, but Elvis' 1970 epic live rendition of Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" is shockingly good, and done the way only the King could do.
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This 1976 Song By Bob Dylan Is His Most Personal By Far
Bob Dylan's catalogue is full of songs that tell stories or offer insight, but in 1976 he broke from the norm when he wrote a very personal song to his wife.
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5 Neil Diamond Songs That Prove 1970 Was The Best Year Of His Career
In 1970, Neil Diamond climbed the charts with new hits ("Cracklin' Rosie"), re-releases ("Solitary Man"), and covers ("He Ain't Heavy ... He's My Brother").
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5 One-Hit Wonder Love Songs From The '70s We're Still Head Over Heels For
One-hit wonders gave us such '70s love songs as "Magnet and Steel," "Rock the Boat," and "Fooled Around and Fell In Love." We're still here for all of it.
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This 1976 Song By Barry Manilow Is His Most Personal — And You Probably Missed It
It barely made a dent in the charts, but it's one of the most heartfelt songs Manilow has ever recorded, and it continues to resonate with his fans.
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Why Carly Simon And James Taylor's Beloved 1974 Duet Mockingbird Is More Meaningful Than You Realize
Carly Simon and James Taylor's 1974 hit duet, "Mockingbird" was recorded during a meaningful time in the formerly-married couple's lives. Here's why.
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James Taylor's Only No. 1 Hit Is A 1971 Cover With A Whole Lot Of Heart
In 1971, a collaboration with a close friend and esteemed songwriter gave James Taylor the chance to reach No. 1, and that bond continued for decades.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1977 Was The Decade's Best Year For Soft Rock
These soft rock hits from 1977 all have easy-going arrangements, gently rocking beats, and smooth vocals that glide into your ears like warm honey.
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Bizarre 1970s Albums You Should Drop The Needle On At Least Once
The more out-there and intense a topic was, the more likely there was a '70s band or artist that was obsessed with it and transferred that fascination to vinyl.
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5 Flop Love Songs From The '70s That Have Earned Admiration From Younger Generations
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.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1977 Was The Decade's Best Year For Love Songs
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.
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This 1971 Hit By Neil Diamond Is His Most Personal Song By Far
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.
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Barry Manilow Sang A Jingle In The '70s That Has One Of The Silliest Lines In Commercial History
Barry Manilow may be the king of jingles, but an earlier ad campaign from the '70s featured him singing a rather silly line for a very famous fast-food outlet.
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The Best Slow Songs Of The '70s Are Simply Unforgettable
The 1970s gave us so much great music, but love songs from Roberta Flack, Bill Withers, Donny Hathaway, The Hollies, and Eric Carmen are impossible to forget.
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'80s (6)
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5 Songs From 1983 That Define Rock History
1983 was a pivotal year in rock history, with songs from the Police, Def Leppard, Michael Jackson, and more setting the stage for new trends and subgenres.
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5 Flop Love Songs From The '80s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
The 1980s were awash with love songs, but some fell by the wayside until younger cohorts discovered them through social media, streaming, or popular TV shows.
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5 Songs From 1984 That Define Rock History
Twisted Sister, Scorpions, Billy Idol, Foreigner, and Queen all released songs in 1984 that helped define rock history for different reasons. Here's how.
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The Best Slow Songs Of The '80s Are Beyond Dreamy
These great '80s love songs by artists like the Bangles, Spandeau Ballet, and Prince have dreamy qualities that made them some of the best of the decade.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1989 Was The Decade's Best Year For Power Ballads
The 1980s were never going to go out quietly, and from Bad English to Sheriff, 1989 went peak power ballad to see that decadent decade into the 1990s.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1985 Was The Decade's Best Year For Love Songs
From arena rock to pop earworms, 1985 was full of iconic love songs, and we think these chart-topping hits prove that year was the finest effort of the '80s.
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'90s (5)
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5 Rock Songs From 1991 That Sound Even Cooler Today
In 1991, songs like "Black" and "Jerry Was a Race Car Driver" were great, but over time, those songs and these others have become even cooler.
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5 Flop Love Songs From The '90s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
Though artists like Sade and Lauren Hill had hit love songs in the '90s, they also had some flops, and now, younger generations are claiming them.
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5 No. 1 Songs From 1995 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Year For Music
The 1990s certainly represented a landmark time for music -- and 1995, in particular, was a standout year, highlighted by hits from Michael Jackson and others.
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5 Flop Songs From The '90s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
Flop songs from alternative bands like the Pixies, Smashing Pumpkins, and Neutral Milk Hotel didn't get much acclaim, but younger generations today are fans.
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5 Rock Songs From 1990 That Sound Even Cooler Today
1990 was the tail end of the hair metal era, but grunge music had yet to go mainstream. Still, plenty of songs from that year that are even cooler now.
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Classic Rock (36)
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Bob Dylan's 1965 Classic Never Hit No. 1 — But It Became A Cultural Touchstone Anyway
Rolling Stone has called it the greatest song of all time, but this timeless Bob Dylan classic never made it to the top of the Billboard chart.
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5 Classic Rock Podcasts Even Tech-Averse Boomers Will Appreciate
There are millions of podcasts out there, and while younger generations are bigger consumers of this type of media, older folks are now tuning in.
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Tours That Destroyed Iconic Rock Bands
There have been tours that were responsible for the destruction of many groups, whether it be due to the internal tensions boiling over or a real-life tragedy.
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5 Times Rock Songs Made Movie Scenes Drop-Dead Electrifying
The best soundtracks can make movies even more unforgettable. These are some of the most iconic rock songs that take movie scenes to a new height.
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Rock Legends With Zero No. 1 Hits
During rock's zenith of cultural and commercial importance in the latter third of the 20th century, some legends failed to gain a No. 1 hit.
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5 Rock Songs From 1959 That Sound Even Cooler Today
Thanks to a heady mix of nostalgia and long-lasting innovation, these rock 'n' roll tunes from 1959 sound remarkably fresh and recognizable to modern listeners.
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5 Little-Known Facts About Neil Diamond's Connection To Elvis Presley
Neil Diamond and Elvis Presley enjoyed and respected each other's music, and their proverbial paths sometimes crossed outside of any music industry obligation.
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5 Friendships In Rock 'N' Roll History That Stood The Test Of Time
In some rare cases, musicians have managed to ascend to the pantheon of rock music greats and stay there — and some have even stayed friends.
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5 Classic Rock Songs Every Divorced Boomer's Playlist Needs
For any boomers dealing with divorce, the change can come with some major silver linings, and one of the best is total control of the music you play.
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The Longest Marriages In Rock 'N' Roll History Smash Every Stereotype
Amazingly, some rock stars have historically long marriages, even with the pressures of endless touring, career ups and downs, and the myriad of temptations.
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Rock Bands That Booted Their Managers Once They Became Mega-Successful
The business end of rock 'n' roll can be cutthroat, which is why, time and again, band managers have been canned once their musical acts climbed the summit.
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5 Classic Rock Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First Kiss
Fleetwood Mac's "Sentimental Lady" and the Crystals' "Then He Kissed Me" are time capsules that take boomers back to their first romance.
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5 Songs That Prove 1971 Was The Best Year For Classic Rock By Far
Sitting at the confluence of the '60s and '70s, 1971 was truly the best year that classic rock had to offer, including Led Zeppelin's finest ever song.
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5 Flop Arena Rock Songs That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
These 5 arena rock songs from bands like Journey and Foreigner were kind of flops when released, but today they've earned the respect of younger generations.
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These Rock Icons Were Once Banned From Entire Countries
While most of us lack the power to silence musicians, some civil servants and politicos do have the power to block rock stars from visiting a given country.
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Classic Rock Bands That Launched The Most Successful Solo Careers
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.
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'80s Rock Icons Who Walked Away From Their Careers
As one of rock's biggest, loudest, and most experimental decades and the start of the music video era, the '80s saw many musicians hit big before disappearing.
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Classic Rock Hits Every Boomer Needs On Their Anniversary Playlist
A boomer anniversary is a big deal, so from the Beach Boys to Van Halen, we're here with the essential classic rock hits to stoke those long-burning fires.
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5 Songs From 1967 That Define Rock History
Some songs from the tumultuous year of 1967, from psychedelic to progressive rock to avant-garde, still feel vital because they forged today.
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The 5 Most Important Classic Rock Songs For Boomers
Boomers came of age from the earliest days of rock through two decades of iconic music. Here are the most important classic rock songs of their generation.
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Classic Rock Songs We'd Trade The World To Hear Again For The First Time
Some songs just have it, whether "it" means infectious riffs, impressive lead guitar work, boundary-pushing experimentation, or all of the above.
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Musicians Who Soared To Fame After They Got Divorced
It can take years for a musician to reach a state of fame, fortune, and arena-headlining status, and in this time, relationships can come and go.
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5 Classic Rock Hits Every Boomer Needs On Their Retirement Playlist
These tracks, including Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" and Styx's "Come Sail Away," are guaranteed to get any boomer's retirement party started with a bang.
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5 Moment-Defining Classic Rock Albums Hardly Anyone Talks About Anymore
Albums by bands like The Who, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, and the Wire were moment-defining, but decades later, hardly anyone talks about that.
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13 Classic Rock Songs That Were Once Banned From The Radio
In the annals of rock history, there have actually been several songs that received the old heave-ho from censors, only to now be considered classics.
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We Bet You've Never Heard These Underrated David Bowie Songs
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.
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5 Classic Rock Memoirs Every True Fan Should Read At Least Once
These eye-opening memoirs by Keith Richards, Mötley Crüe, Chuck Berry, Ozzy Osbourne, and Ace Frehley should be mandatory reading for classic rock fans.
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Musicians Who Got A Late Start But Still Found Dream-Level Fame
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.
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5 Musicians More Successful Than The Rock Idols Who Inspired Them
Musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, and Billy Idol were all inspired by other well-known rockers, yet their success eclipsed their heroes'.
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Musicians Who Scored Grammys After Their Bands Kicked Them Out
Some artists who got fired not only achieved success afterward but sometimes equaled or surpassed the success of their original groups, Grammys included.
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Hidden Gem Classic Rock Radio Stations, According To Reddit
Thanks to Reddit, we found five radio stations that serve up a nostalgic blend of classic rock without relying on the same old selections.
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5 Classic Rock Songs Every Boomer's Road Trip Playlist Needs
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.
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These 5 Classic Rock Outros Still Stop Us Dead In Our Tracks Today
These outros in songs by America, Joan Baez, Al Green, Bob Dylan, and The Smiths may be powerful or they may be poignant, but they stop us dead in our tracks.
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5 Classic Rock Choruses That Will Always Give Us An Instant Adrenaline Rush
The thing that some of the best classic rock songs have in common is a chorus that makes every single hair on our bodies stand on end.
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The 5 Best Neil Diamond Songs That Aren't Sweet Caroline
Neil Diamond has recorded some all-time bangers, and only one of them is called "Sweet Caroline." From "Solitary Man" to "Kentucky Woman," here are our faves.
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Classic Rock Hits Written In Under A Day
When inspiration strikes, it can be swift. No one knows that better than songwriters who were struck with ideas for rock hits and wrote them in less than a day.
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5 Rock Songs From The '50s That Were Ahead Of Their Time
Rock 'n' roll as we know it was born in the '50s, but even in those trailblazing times, musicians such as Chuck Berry and Janis Martin were charting new waters.
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5 Classic Love Songs That Were Once Banned From The Radio
Radio stations once acted like moral gatekeepers, and kept now-classic racy love songs from musicians such as the Rolling Stones from our delicate ears.
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Musicians Who Became Just As Famous As Their Rock Star Parents
Being the child of, say, a Beatle or the greatest rock 'n' roll drummer might seem daunting for an aspiring musician, but these artists amply proved themselves.
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5 Hit Kenny Rogers Songs That Made Him The King Of Soft Rock For Boomers
From a duet with Dolly Parton to a Bob Seger cover, these Kenny Rogers songs define his transition from country music to boomers' favorite soft rock star.
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Albums That Serve As A Musician's Heartbreaking Final Goodbye
Art imitates life, and when these famed musicians saw their last days approaching, they poured their remaining energy into these heart-wrenching final albums.
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These Bandmate Romances Shaped Rock History
Music and romance go hand in hand, and from Fleetwood Mac to the White Stripes, band relationships have inspired some of rock music's greatest ever acts.
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We Bet You've Never Heard These Underrated Blondie Songs
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.
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5 Classic Rock Biopics Every True Fan Should Watch At Least Once
These five rock biopics looking at the lives of musicians like Bob Dylan, Elton John, Brian Wilson, and others, should be seen at least once by true fans.
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Hard Rock (4)
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5 Rock Songs That Took These Movie Trailers To A Whole New Level
The song or piece of orchestration underneath a trailer's action sets its tone, establishes its pace, and has the power to elevate the clip to instant virality.
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5 Iggy Pop Songs That Transformed Rock's DNA
Since emerging in the late 1960s as frontman for Detroit rock band The Stooges, Iggy Pop, nicknamed the "Godfather of Punk," has been a driving force in rock.
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Rock Bands Who Lost Their Bassists To Mega-Successful Artists
Given the short supply of bass players, it's little wonder that time and again, smaller acts have lost theirs to mega-successful bands or artists.
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The Best Hidden Tracks In Rock History
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.
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The Most Explosive Sibling Rivalries In Rock History
Sibling rivalries happen, but the contention between brothers in bands like Oasis, the Everly Brothers, and the Jesus and Mary Chain have been explosive.
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Stevie Nicks' Near-Death Experience While Filming A Music Video
Stevie Nicks' had a near-death experience while filming a music video for her solo hit "Stand Back" in the early days of MTV.
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Other Genres (20)
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5 Songs That Best Capture The Poetic Soul Of Folk Rock
One of the most distinguishing things about folk rock is its lyrical poetry. Here's a look at five songs that perfectly captured the soul of the genre.
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5 Rock Songs Every Gen Xer's Road Trip Playlist Needs
Gen Xers invented the mixtape, so road trip playlists are still a priority. They should include rock songs by No Doubt, STP, Sammy Hagar, and these others.
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The 5 Best Barry Manilow Songs That Aren't Mandy
Barry Manilow's output is extensive, and we think five of his best songs that aren't "Mandy" include "Copacabana," "Looks Like We Made It," and these others.
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5 Flop Soft Rock Songs That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
In the '70s and '80s, soft rock was mostly reviled by the youth, but today's younger generation has embraced these five soft rock songs once considered flops.
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Music Icons Whose Debut Album Flopped Hard
Billy Joel, Elton John, and the other artists on this list weren't always superstars -- in fact, their debut albums crashed and burned.
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Hit Songs Rock Icons Refuse To Play Live
Artists like Pat Benatar, Depeche Mode, and Eric Clapton refuse to play certain songs. Here's a look at why they, and others, cut these songs from their shows.
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5 Hit James Taylor Songs That Crown Him As The Ultimate King Of Comfort
James Taylor's music is typically pretty soothing, and hits like "Handyman" and "Your Smiling Face" prove he's the ultimate king of comfort music.
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The Worst Band Poaches In Rock History
Stealing a musician away from another band is a cardinal sin of rock, as Ozzy Osbourne, David Bowie, and Dave Grohl all learned the hard way.
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5 Barry Manilow Flop Songs We're Not Embarrassed To Love
True, you don't get a lot of cool points for liking Barry Manilow, but the guy could write a song, and we're not embarrassed to love these five Manilow flops.
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Musicians Who Predicted These Then-Young Stars Would Skyrocket To Fame
David Bowie saw it in Devo, and Chaka Khan knew Whitney Houston would go far. Here's a look at artists who knew young stars would skyrocket to fame.
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The 5 Best Slow Songs For Boomers To Dance To At Their Children's Weddings
The father and daughter or mother and son dance at weddings are always special. These five slow songs are optimal for boomers' sentiments to their kids.
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Rock Songs That Defined These Iconic Horror Movies
"Bad Moon Rising," "Goo Goo Muck," and "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" are just a few rock songs that will forever be associated with classic horror films.
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Musicians Who Tanked Their Careers With One Regrettable Flop Song
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.
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5 Nostalgic Songs Every Gen Xer Will Want To Hear At Their 50-Year High School Reunion
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.
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5 Rock Songs Written For Superhero Movies That Soared Up The Charts
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.
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Musicians Who Tanked Their Careers With One Regrettable Collab
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.
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Musicians Whose Bank Accounts Exploded After They Ditched Their Bands
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.
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This State Gave Rise To The Highest Number Of Hometown Rock Heroes By Far
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.
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Musicians Who Were Kicked Out Of Bands They Helped Create
Founding members of Black Sabbath, the Rolling Stones, Def Leppard, the Byrds, and more were kicked to the curb by the very bands they helped establish.
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5 Catchy Commercial Jingles That Are Worth A Head-Turning Amount Of Money
From singers on a hilltop wanting to teach the world to a pithy one-liner that started as a pop song, these jingles went on to make corporations even richer.
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