The 5 Longest Bass Solos In Rock History
Some of the longest bass solos in rock history were played live by bassists from Metallica, Yes, Van Halen, and Mr. Big. Here's a look at who shredded best.
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Is Steely Dan Really Yacht Rock? The Debate Rages On
A reductive term, or useful shorthand for the band's polished sound? Donald Fagen refuses the term with prejudice, while Walter Becker found it amusing.
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Not The Faces, Not The Jeff Beck Group: Rod Stewart's Band That Time Forgot
Before Rod Stewart launched into rock superstardom, he was a vocalist for a short-lived band that wasn't able to release a single, let alone an album.
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5 Songs That Prove 1982 Was The Best Year For Funk
In 1982, artists were really bringing the funk. Here are our favorite five funk hits from a landmark year full of inventive sounds and irresistible grooves.
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Unbeatable Advice From The Greatest Self-Taught Musicians In Rock History
From obvious advice that most people ignore to more unconventional suggestions, these pearls of wisdom come from rock history's self-taught guitar heroes.
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Classic Rock Artists Whose One Big Hit Was Actually A Cover
From Jimi Hendrix to Janis Joplin, these classic rock legends only scored one major hit, and they were covering another artist's song.
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1975 No. 1, Featuring Backing Vocals From Elton John, Jumped To The Top Of The Charts 51 Years Ago Today
In the mid-'70s, Neil Sedaka was enjoying a resurgence of popularity, and an assist from Elton John with some unexpected airplay drove this hit to No. 1.
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Quote Of The Day By Patti Smith: 'Punk Is An Idea ...'
Patti Smith dismisses the notion that punk has run its course, maintaining that there's a lot more to the movement than music and aesthetics.
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Not The Archies, Not The Detergents: Ron Dante's Other Band That Time Forgot
Ron Dante was often a behind-the-scenes star, and his oft-uncredited voice shifted plenty of records for a long-forgotten band that had a Top 10 hit in 1969.
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One Of Rock's Most Enduring Blues Songs Has Mysterious Origins
Often, this enduring blues song is attributed to Blind Willie Johnson, but others theorize it predated him due to its call-and-response song structure.
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The 5 Best Funk Supergroups Of All Time
From rock and metal crossovers to jazz-funk virtuosos, the best funk supergroups brought serious musical talent and propulsive grooves.
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1974 Soft Rock No. 1, Connected To Several Grease Tunes, Topped The Charts 52 Years Ago Today
In the early '70s, Olivia Newton-John was just warming up for an acclaimed career, and her first chart-topper got the ball rolling towards superstardom.
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Quote Of The Day By Rod Stewart: 'I Wanted To Be ...'
Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling musical artists of all time, but he only reached those lofty heights because his original career goal didn't work out.
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Not Ohio Express, Not Reunion: Joey Levine's '60s Band That Time Forgot
For a brief time in the '60s, a teenage Joey Levine teamed up with two others to form a band whose main purpose was to show off their songwriting prowess.
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The 3 Best Folk Rock-Influenced Supergroups Of The '80s
In the '80s, folk rock took a backseat to a more modern sound, but these three folk-rock-influenced supergroups blended friendship and music to bring it back.
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5 Of The Most Beautiful Voices In Yacht Rock History
Michael McDonald's smooth, soulful, baritone is one of the most beautiful voices in yacht rock history, among a few tender tenors and even one female singer.
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1976 No. 1, A Disco-Inspired Version Of Beethoven, Popped To The Top 50 Years Ago Today
In 1976, Walter Murphy, a composer for TV and film, created a Beethoven-inspired disco song that unexpectedly climbed the charts to the No. 1 spot.
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Quote Of The Day By Noel Gallagher: 'When You Get To A Certain Age You Find ...'
Noel Gallagher of Oasis has long embodied a rebellious attitude. Here's a look at his thoughts on others' opinions and the passage of time.
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5 Disco Hits That Were Way Bigger Outside The US
For the latter half of the '70s, disco reigned supreme. Then the genre disappeared. Here are artists who got people on the dance floor in other countries.
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5 Debut Singles That Changed Rock History, Ranked
Sometimes a song comes along and changes everything, and these debut singles by Led Zeppelin, the Doors, Jimi Hendrix, the Sex Pistols, and Elvis did just that.
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4 Famous Songs That Started As Simple Warm-Up Exercises
The Eagles' "Life in the Fast Lane" and Van Halen's "Eruption" are just a couple of rock classics that started as instrumental warm-up exercises.
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1972 Country-Pop No. 1, Penned By Elvis' Hit Songwriter, Hit The Top Of The Charts 54 Years Ago Today
After writing hit songs for Elvis, Mac Davis wanted a solo career. After a few false starts, his cautionary tune hit the pop-chart jackpot in the fall of 1972.
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Quote Of The Day By Bill Wyman: 'Unknown To Me At The Time, I Built The First ...'
Bill Wyman has a lot to thank his capable hands for, including a technical knack that created his first bass guitar and later a place in the Rolling Stones.
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5 R&B Songs That Became Iconic Classic Rock Hits
Some of classic rock's biggest names found inspiration in the R&B records that came before them. These songs sounded very different the first time around.
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These Songs Ended The Longest No. 1 Streaks In Classic Rock History
All good things must come to an end, and that includes the songs that boasted the longest No. 1 streaks on the Billboard Hot 100 in classic rock history.
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5 Folk Rock Songs That Capture The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of Grief
Grief is a complex emotion. These five folk rock songs explore all of the beautiful, gritty nuance of what it means to remember and honor a life.
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No Need For An Expensive Setup: 5 Clever Ways To Store Your Vinyl Record Player
You don't need to spend a fortune on furniture for your record player. Here are five easy, affordable setups that fit practically any space or budget.
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5 Classic Singles That Define Yacht Rock
These five singles truly captured the signature sound of '70s and '80s yacht rock. Here's how the Doobie Brothers, Seals & Crofts, and more defined the genre.
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Who Are The Mystery People On These Classic Album Covers?
From ghostly figures to Victorian thatchers and vacationing photobombers, these individuals became famous for anonymously appearing on famous album covers.
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The 5 Longest Saxophone Solos In Rock And Pop History
The dulcet tones of a saxophone can add depth and emotion to a song, and artists from Bruce Springsteen to Pink Floyd really let the instrument soar freely.
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