Quote Of The Day By Ray Charles: 'I Know That Men Ain't Supposed To ...'
The pioneer of soul music, Ray Charles, is most associated with his joyous performances, but he's not afraid to openly show his softer, deeper emotions.
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The 5 Greatest Self-Taught Bassists Of All Time
Bassists are often the unsung heroes of a band, but some of the best bassists of all time never even had a lesson, and they still became stand-out musicians.
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The 4 Best '90s Duets That Defined The Era
From "dueling" divas to Disney magic, we're looking back at four iconic '90s duets that ruled the charts and teamed up some of the decade's most iconic voices.
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5 Music Videos From The '80s Every Classic Rock Fan Should Watch
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Ronnie Wood's band prior to the Faces and the Rolling Stones helped create the blue print for hard rock. Here's a look at that band and its impact.
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Pete Byrne's 2001 Cover Of This Rolling Stones Classic Is A Gem Waiting To Be Found
In 1966, the Rolling Stones released one of the defining hits of their career, and Pete Byrne's 2001 electronica cover of the classic gives it a whole new life.
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1965 No. 1, Born From A Rushed Barry McGuire Recording, Topped The Charts 61 Years Ago Today
Sometimes the first take is the one to run with, as was the case with Barry McGuire's 1965 hit, which rode the wave of Bob Dylan-inspired protest songs.
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Quote Of The Day By Bonnie Raitt: 'I'm Glad People Think I'm A ...'
Bonnie Raitt has said she embraces being known as a "badass" because she's dedicated her life to blues and rock 'n' roll, and she likes being a nonconformist.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Fall 1964
In the fall of 1964, songs like "Do Wah Diddy Diddy," "Baby Love," "Last Kiss," "She's Not There," and "Dancing in the Street" were dominating the airwaves.
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The allure of vinyl records can be enough to take them on the move, and these portable vinyl players deliver impressive sound with plenty of modern features.
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12 Biggest Lip-Sync Scandals In Music History
Several of the most iconic figures in pop music (and a few less-than-iconic ones) have weathered lip-syncing scandals -- some more successfully than others.
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While the 1970s produced a wealth of successful musicians who rose to peak stardom with tunes that are still popular today, many of them simply faded away.
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1971 Blues-Rock Song, Recorded By A Stairwell, Is Still A Thunderous Hit 55 Years Later
One day in 1971, while his bandmates went to the pub, John Bonham stayed behind at Headley Grange to record an iconic beat for this iconic Led Zeppelin song.
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5 Epic Guitar Solos That Defined The '80s
Guitarists ruled the rock world in the 1980s, and these five solos from the likes of Prince, Randy Rhoads, and Kirk Hammett remind us why.
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1964 Pop No. 1, Later A Hit With Gen X In The '80s, Topped The Charts 62 Years Ago Today
This Roy Orbison song was a No. 1 hit in 1964, and in the '80s it was revamped for the Gen X audience by Van Halen. Here's a look at the track's history.
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Quote Of The Day By Meat Loaf: 'Before I Can Sing The Song, I've Got To ...'
Meat Loaf was one of rock history's most dramatic singers, and it's no surprise that his energy was driven by a desire to apply acting principles to his art.
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5 KISS Songs That Prove 1976 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
We're rounding up five classic KISS songs that show why 1976 was the loudest, boldest, and most creative year of the legendary band’s career.
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This 1978 Doobie Brothers Hit Is Considered The Best Yacht Rock Song Of All Time
The music that has come to be called yacht rock has a few trademark qualities, but this Doobie Brothers hit from 1978 is the captain of the genre.
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Concertgoers in the '70s and '80s had some extraordinary chances to witness rock history. These unforgettable shows were worth every penny and then some.
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Born 96 Years Ago Today In Georgia, He Changed Soul Music Forever
Taught to fend for himself by his mother, this legendary musical prodigy lifted himself from childhood poverty and invented an entirely new genre of music.
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10 Rock Bangers You Hear At Grocery Stores All The Time
These rock bangers turn your routine grocery run into a trip down memory lane. Here are 10 songs you're almost guaranteed to hear between the aisles.
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This Blues Classic With No Known Author Appeared On A Jimmy Page Album
There are plenty of classic blues songs with no known authors, and this one appeared on a 1968 album featuring Jimmy Page before he was known as a guitar god.
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Not Cream, Not Blind Faith: The Ginger Baker Band That Time Forgot
Before Ginger Baker launched into the rock-fame stratosphere with Cream, he was drumming away in a seedy London jazz club for a constantly changing blues band.
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The Author Behind One Of Rock's Greatest Anthems Was Born 77 Years Ago Today
Everyone and their grandparents are probably familiar with this track, and what better time to celebrate it than the birthday of the man behind it?
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The 4 Best Pop Supergroups Of All Time
These four pop supergroups united some of music's major stars. Here are the collaborations that produced chart-topping hits and earned a place in pop history.
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1963 Pop No. 1, First Recorded By Tony Bennett, Topped The Charts 63 Years Ago Today
Tony Bennett was the first to record this romantic track back in 1951, but Bobby Vinton took it to the top of the charts 12 years later.
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Quote Of The Day By Willie Nelson: 'I Still Think Music Is What ...'
Willie Nelson has been making music longer than most of us have been alive. If anyone understands the medium's ability to bring us together, it's him.
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The Top 5 Disco Hits That Took Over 1978
In 1978 disco was at peak popularity, and hits from that genre like "Boogie Ooogie Oogie," "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" and "I Want Your Love" took over.
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These hit singles are the result of legendary musicians coming together. We ranked these star-studded collaborations from some of rock's best supergroups.
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John Petrucci built his reputation on progressive metal wizardry, but shredding is only part of his arsenal. His solos reveal a remarkably versatile player.
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