The trajectory of John Lennon's life, and of rock 'n' roll music in general, was permanently altered the day he discovered Elvis Presley.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreYou 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.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreWith Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page on board, the Yardbirds hit their peak in 1966, a watershed year for British music when the band were at the cutting edge.
Read MoreSun-soaked melodies and irresistible earworms; these five yacht rock classics feature some of the catchiest hooks in the history of the genre.
Read MoreThe music in the '60s evolved immensely, and with it, album cover art. Here's a look at stand-out album covers from each year from 1960 to 1969.
Read MoreOccasionally, a pair of musicians will join and create magic. Even more rarely will a duo pop out one fantastic album, never to release a record together again.
Read MoreA chart-topping hit from the late 60s came off of the soundtrack of one of the biggest movies of the year, but the song's genesis was a bit more complex.
Read MoreShe's adored by millions, but a tearful admission from pop superstar Lady Gaga reveals the steep price many celebrities pay for their success.
Read MoreBlack Sabbath may be considered by many as the first heavy metal band, but another group actually inspired Ozzy and the rest years before they hit it big.
Read MoreChristmas tunes have nearly endless staying power, and one surprising superstar collaboration for a television special has become a holiday standard.
Read MorePlenty of country music stars have sold more than a million records, but the first singer to cross that threshold is almost an unknown today.
Read MoreYou'll likely not remember their name, but with Alan Parsons behind the scenes, this British act created a smash hit that you'll definitely recognize.
Read MoreWhile country rock may have been dominated by a few acts in the '70s, other artists such as Nick Lowe charted well with the genre, only to fade away soon after.
Read MoreTodd Rundgren once thought he'd spend his career behind a mixing desk, but instead created a rich catalog over the decades, as exemplified by these five songs.
Read MoreA musician you may know more as a fiddler played on three Bob Dylan albums on bass and guitar before forming his legendary band.
Read MoreThese tracks, including the Rolling Stones' "Start Me Up" and AC/DC's "Thunderstruck," are guaranteed to get you through your next water aerobics workout.
Read MoreDespite leaning on the songwriting talents of other artists such as Neil Diamond and Carole King, these songs became forever known as the Monkees' finest hits.
Read MoreIt's incredibly rare that a band goes from their garage to the top of the charts, but this unique group hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with this bop.
Read MoreDolly Parton was infinitely quotable, but in our quote of the day, her message truly speaks to the kind of person she was and how she wanted to be remembered.
Read MorePsychedelic rock albums often come with mind-bending covers, and the artwork for these records is almost as unforgettable as the music itself.
Read MoreSometimes the most influential bands of a burgeoning genre wind up forgotten, which is just what happened to these trailblazers in power pop.
Read More1960 saw some major changes in the music industry, and some legendary albums released in that year had a multitude of Billboard hits that burned up the charts.
Read MoreThese five songs don't just prove that whistling works in rock; that breath of air through the artists' lips is arguably what made these tracks so iconic.
Read MoreThe 1970s was a revolutionary time for keyboard instruments, and a lot of musicians took advantage and showed off their considerable skills in solos.
Read MoreThe Monkees had quite a run of successes despite their short tenure together, and their five best albums are far better than what you'd expect for a TV band.
Read MoreThis charismatic frontman and his English new wave band helped lead the Second British Invasion, which took over MTV and the pop charts in the 1980s.
Read MoreThese musicians and bands were on top of the world -- and the charts -- in the 1990s, but many of them have faded into obscurity since that storied decade.
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