How Long Do Guitar Amps Last?
Whether you plump for a modern solid-state or vintage tube guitar amp, its lifespan can vary based on build quality, maintenance, and even your play style.
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5 Bonnie Tyler Lyrics That Solidify Her '80s Rock Icon Status
Bonnie Tyler died in July 2026, but the lyrics of songs like "Holding Out For a Hero" and "The Best," solidified her status as an '80s rock icon.
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5 Widely Covered Classic Rock Songs That Were Never Top 10 Hits
These rock classics have been covered hundreds of times, but they never even made it to the Top 10 when they were originally released.
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5 Solo Musicians Who Lost The Plot Chasing A New Sound
Musicians are artists, so sometimes they experiment with their sound. In these cases, solo musicians like Neil Young, Sting, and Stevie Wonder lost the plot.
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The Top 10 Vinyl Records Every '80s Fan Should Already Own
The '80s spawned an enormous number of classic albums from artists ranging from Madonna to Metallica. Here are the top 10 that vinyl lovers should already own.
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5 Folk-Rock Hits With No Known Authors
Songs can live anywhere, but only a few make it to recording, and some live on as hit folk rock tunes, no matter that we don't know who originally wrote them.
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5 Rock Musicians Who Chased College Degrees While Famous
Fame didn't deter these punk rockers, guitar virtuosos, and alt-rock pioneers from parallel studies in astrophysics, biology, and other academic subjects.
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One Of The Beach Boys' Best-Charting Singles Was Snubbed In 1965 — Vindication Came Decades Later
The Beach Boys' first No. 1 hit single was completely overlooked the following year at the Grammy Awards. It was an error that took decades to correct.
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5 Nearly Perfect Sheryl Crow Songs That Belong On Every Country Rock Playlist
Sheryl Crow's catalog offers plenty of hits that seamlessly blend rock and country, from the upbeat "All I Wanna Do" do to the raw "Strong Enough."
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10 Vinyl Albums Every True Disco Fan Should Own
Disco came and went, but it certainly made it's mark. Today, true disco fans should own these 10 vinyl albums by artists like Abba, the Bee Gees, and more.
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5 Nearly Perfect Joni Mitchell Songs That Deserve A New Generation Of Fans
The influence of Joni Mitchell's music continues to be felt many decades later, and for those newer listeners who may not know so, these songs may awaken them.
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5 Power Ballads That Brought Fading Music Careers Back To Life
Bands like Cheap Trick, Heart, and Chicago had a lot of success only to have it dry up at a certain point. These power ballads put them back on the map.
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21 Years After The Mamas And The Papas Released This Classic, The Beach Boys Gave It A Second Life
You've almost certainly heard this 1965 classic by the Mamas and the Papas, but you may not have heard the 1986 cover by California's own, the Beach Boys.
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Out Of Kenny Rogers' 39 Studio Albums, These 5 Are So Underrated
Unlike seminal works like "The Gambler" and "Kenny," a lot of Kenny Rogers' earlier, later, and more experimental albums are very underrated.
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At Just 24, Van Morrison Wrote A Nearly Perfect Song That's Still A Wedding Staple Decades Later
Van Morrison had a string of hits in his 20s that have lived on to become classics, including this wedding staple that he wrote at 24 years old.
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The 5 Most Unexpected Rock Collabs Of The '70s & '80s
Remember when the Sex Pistols teamed up with a notorious escaped convict, and Mick Jagger sang backup on a song he (might have) thought was about him?
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5 Nearly Perfect Kenny Rogers Songs That Deserve A New Generation Of Fans
Kenny Rogers was everywhere in the late 70s and 80s. He has many great songs, but these five are nearly perfect and a younger fans should know about them.
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One Of Rock's Most Famous One-Hit Wonders Has No Known Author
You may know Ram Jam's version of this song, a one-hit wonder. You may also know that Lead Belly recorded it too, but no one knows who actually wrote it.
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4 Classic Rock Songs Born From Real Romances Gone Wrong
Creating music from real-life events can make a good song great, and for classic rock legends such as Lindsey Buckingham, a broken heart made the best muse.
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Bands Who Lost Members To Everyday Family Life
Rock star life is cool and all, but musicians like Peter Gabriel and Korn's Brian Welch left their successful bands to spend more time with their families.
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5 Top 10 Hits Written By Someone Other Than The Artist Who Made Them Famous
From stars like Christina Aguilera to Madonna, some artists have scored Billboard Top 10 hits that were actually written by someone else.
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At Just 17, Carole King Wrote A Nearly Perfect Song That Artists Jump To Cover
Sixty-five years after it became her first No. 1 hit as a songwriter, artists are still covering Carole King's unforgettable classic.
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5 Songs You Didn't Know Bruce Springsteen Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
Bruce Springsteen is a rock 'n' roll legend. Not just as a performer but as a songwriter, creating songs for himself and other famous musicians.
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The 5 Best Rock Albums Of 1976
In 1976, plenty of great rock albums came out, but we think these five by Aerosmith, Boston, the Ramones, David Bowie, and the Eagles were among the best.
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5 Nearly Perfect John Denver Songs Time Shouldn't Forget
John Denver immortalized himself with a rich tapestry of songs, and we've picked those that celebrate his talents to near-perfection, both hits and deep cuts.
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4 Songs You Didn't Know Sheryl Crow Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
In the '90s and early oughts, Sheryl Crow wrote songs that were recorded by Stevie Nicks, Celine Dion, Tina Turner, and Wynonna Judd. You may recognize them.
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The 5 Most-Covered Songs Kenny Rogers Ever Recorded
Kenny Rogers rose from the '60s and '70s as a defining voice of the era, and judging by how often these songs were covered, was suited for almost any genre.
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Can Sudden Temperature Changes Damage Your Guitar — Even If It's In A Case?
The temperature and humidity levels of the space where your guitar is kept affect its longevity. A case can help protect it during sudden temperature changes.
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Classic Rock Songs You Probably Didn't Know Were Inspired By Real Events
From historic floods to devastating fires and even a circus poster, these classic rock songs were surprisingly not just figments of the artists' imagination.
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In 1977 Bruce Springsteen Gave This Unfinished Song To Patti Smith — And It Became Her Signature Hit
Patti Smith is a member of the Rock Hall of Fame, yet she only had one hit. It was an unfinished song by Bruce Springsteen that Smith finished and recorded.
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