Every Baby Boomer Remembers These Rock Performances On Ed Sullivan
The "Ed Sullivan Show" was a weekly part of life for young boomers, and many in that generation remember seeing the Beatles and these other rock acts.
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The Funk Legend Who Revolutionized Bass Guitar By Accident
Stuck without a drummer while trying to lay down a bass beat, one of the greatest self-taught funk bassists of all time invented a groundbreaking technique.
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Not Buffalo Springfield Or The Band: The California Group That Helped Pioneer Country Rock
With guest appearances from legends such as Johnny Cash and John Denver, a former jug band from California was at the forefront of the country rock revolution.
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Musicians collect a lot of wild stories, but stars like Adele and Kendrick Lamar have claimed paranormal encounters from haunted homes to ghostly visits.
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The '70s music scene produced a plethora of one-hit wonders, some of whom managed to quietly continue a musical career, while others changed paths completely.
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What Are The Grooves On Vinyl?
Vinyl records seem simple, but that's what makes them so intriguing. How are we able to hear music printed onto a wax disc? It's all in the grooves.
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Born 82 Years Ago Today In England, This Keyboardist Helped Define Progressive Rock
Though his first band was the Nice, his second group was where this English keyboardist made his mark. Born 82 years ago today, he was a prog rock pioneer.
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5 Classic Rock Album Covers Every Gen Xer Can Instantly Picture
From a Los Angeles hard rock band's legendary debut to a cornerstone of the grunge era, these album covers are burned into every Gen Xer's memory.
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1973 No. 1, Originally Inspired By Farrah Fawcett, Topped The Charts 53 Years Ago Today
This 1973 hit song was inspired by a journey Farrah Fawcett was about to take, but the mode of transportation was different in the final version.
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Quote Of The Day By Madonna: 'To Age Is To Sin. I Think The Most Controversial Thing I've Done Is...'
For Madonna, glass ceilings were made to be smashed, and as she continued her extraordinary career into the 2020s, aging was yet another ideal to scoff at.
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Where Are The Surviving Members Of Rock's Biggest Supergroups Now?
From the last Highwayman standing to one of folk rock's biggest stars, these former members of rock supergroups are still carrying the flame to new generations.
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5 Songs That Prove 1969 Was The Best Year For '60s Bubblegum Pop
There are plenty of great '60s bubblegum songs out there, and the best year for such songs — some of which are pure earthworms — was 1969.
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Born 64 Years Ago Today In Michigan, This Rock Star Was Once Babysat By Cher
This frontman, born 64 years ago today in Michigan, came to embody the California sound in the '90s. But before that, Cher babysat him. Here's the story.
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1972 No. 1, Later Covered For A John Candy Hit Comedy, Went To The Top 54 Years Ago Today
This uplifting chart-topper from Johnny Nash would later be covered by a reggae legend for the soundtrack of Disney's 1993 sleeper hit.
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Quote Of The Day By Freddie Mercury: 'The Most Important Thing Is To Live A Fabulous Life. As Long As It's ...'
Freddie Mercury fully intended to live his life the way he performed, with nothing held back, and he held onto that self-awareness as he became a legend.
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One Of The '70s Best Live Albums Turned An Overlooked Rock Band Into Superstars
After three disappointing albums and a grueling U.S. tour, an Illinois rock band turned to Japan, where their fortunes were abruptly and forever reversed.
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The 3 Best Girl Groups Of The '70s
Some of the best girl groups of the '70s include bands that rock and groups that sing to music that gets people on the dance floor. These are our favorites.
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The '70s Singer With One Of Yacht Rock's Most Beautiful Voices You Probably Don't Know
This Beverly Hills yacht rock artist's 1976 sophomore album "Hard Candy" is still winning over fans today, though you've probably never heard of him.
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1970 No. 1, Later Sampled By Busta Rhymes, Topped The Charts 56 Years Ago Today
All artists draw inspiration from their predecessors, and one song that became a smash in October of 1970 has been covered and sampled endlessly since.
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Quote Of The Day By Keith Richards: 'He Brought Joy To Us; The Feeling For A 15-Year-Old Guitar Player That...'
Keith Richards was a trailblazer with the Rolling Stones, but he never forgot his roots, so when Chuck Berry died, he had some heartfelt words of praise.
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The 5 Best One-Hit Wonders Of Psychedelic Rock
From Ted Nugent's first forays into the genre to Iron Butterfly's epic, these are the best psychedelic rock songs that gave their bands their sole success.
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Star Trek's Patrick Stewart Once Narrated A Prog Rock Concept Album
Sir Patrick Stewart may be best known for his roles on "Star Trek" and "Marvel" films, but he also narrated Rick Wakeman's 1999 prog rock concept album.
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Born 87 Years Ago Today In Illinois, This Rock Icon Became A Mom At The Height Of Her Fame
It's been 87 years since the birth of the psychedelic rock legend who fronted Jefferson Airplane. Here's how she sustained her career after becoming a mom.
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5 Albums From The '80s Every Heavy Metal Diehard Should Own
In the 1980s, heavy metal became a force to be reckoned with, so diehards should own these '80s albums by Slayer, Metallica, and others.
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1969 No. 1, Featuring A Backup Singer From The Grateful Dead, Hit The Top 57 Years Ago Today
In 1969, a music legend scored his last No 1. hit with this cover song, and he was backed up by a successful singer from the Grateful Dead.
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Quote Of The Day By John Lennon: 'Nothing Really Affected Me Until I Heard Elvis. If There Hadn't Been An...'
The trajectory of John Lennon's life, and of rock 'n' roll music in general, was permanently altered the day he discovered Elvis Presley.
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The Greatest Storytellers Of Folk Rock, Ranked
The greatest storytellers of folk rock include Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, and Richard Thompson. Here's a look at how their lyrics rank by comparison.
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5 Rock Stars You Didn't Know Got Their Start In Punk Bands
You may know these rock stars for soaring power ballads or new wave earworms, but they all began their music careers in the fast-paced, roiling punk scene.
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One Of Led Zeppelin's Most Underrated Songs Came Together Almost By Accident
After getting stuck on a song for their fourth album, Led Zeppelin's John Bonham hit the drums and rattled off a beat that spawned this underrated gem.
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This Founding Byrds Member's '70s Album Flopped Before Becoming A Cult Classic
This talented musician wrote some of the Byrds' biggest hits, but when he went solo, the lack of interest in one of his artistic endeavors was a crushing blow.
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