Rock And Electronic Team-Ups Nobody Saw Coming
Rock and electronica might seem like diametrically opposed genres, but these collaborations prove they have plenty of common ground to explore.
Read More-
-
5 Of The Most Beautiful Voices In Folk Rock History
Not all folk rock artists have conventionally beautiful voices, yet the way they use them to deliver their poignant and poetic lyrics creates its own beauty.
Read More -
5 Rock Artists Who Outsold Almost Everyone
A few well-loved rock artists and bands have outsold almost all others. Those bands include the Beatles, Elvis Presley, the Eagles, AC/DC, and Queen.
Read More
-
More Stories
-
The 8 Best Motown Songwriters Of All Time
From its creation in 1959, the talented songwriters behind Motown hits such as the Supremes' "Where Did Our Love Go" became legends in their own right.
Read More -
The 5 Best-Selling Artists In Pop History
The five best-selling pop artists in history are Michael Jackson, Madonna, Taylor Swift, Frank Sinatra, and Drake. Here's how well their music has sold.
Read More -
Born 84 Years Ago Today In California, The Guitarist Whose Biggest Hit Was A Song He Didn't Sing
This guitarist became an accomplished blues musician, but for his sole Top 40 hit, he turned to an outstanding vocalist who would later join Jefferson Starship.
Read More -
The 5 Best Halloween Songs Of The '60s
Halloween has been a beloved song subject for decades, and in the 1960s, these classic tunes captured the essence of the spooky, scary holiday vibes.
Read More -
1999 No. 1, Which Almost Featured George Michael, Topped The Charts 27 Years Ago Today
Carlos Santana's first No. 1 single was written with George Michael in mind, but a different vocalist recorded it and helped turn it into a history-making hit.
Read More -
Quote Of The Day By Taylor Swift: 'I'm Trying To Tell You That Losing Things Doesn't Just Mean Losing. A Lot Of The Time...'
To reach new frontiers and higher echelons of existence, Taylor Swift has had to make big decisions and sacrifices along the way.
Read More -
The 5 Best One-Hit Wonders Of Soft Rock Music
Soft rock music can be palatable to fans of nearly every genre, and these one-hit wonders managed to win over a lot of listeners with these classic tunes.
Read More -
5 Monkees Harmonies That Still Deliver Today
The Monkees may have been a made-for-TV musical group, but they figured out how to harmonize with each other for some enduring classic tunes.
Read More -
This Group's Stairway To Heaven Hit The Hot 100 — Led Zeppelin's Never Did
Led Zeppelin may be one of the most iconic classic rock bands of all time, but one of their most famous tunes didn't chart until another group tackled it.
Read More -
1975 Albums With The Most Hit Singles
1975 was a great year for music, and multiple musicians released albums that were riddled with hit singles that are still beloved tunes today.
Read More -
The Best Love Songs In '60s Pop History
The 1960s gave us some of the most iconic pop love songs ever recorded, such as the Beach Boys' "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and the Beatles' "All You Need Is Love."
Read More -
The 5 Best One-Album Rock Groups Of All Time
It's rare that a band makes a lasting mark on the music industry with one album, but these groups managed to do just that in a single release.
Read More -
5 Classic Singles That Sound Like The Golden Age Of Boomer Music
From Little Richard's barnstorming energy to the Bee Gees era-defining dancefloor staple, these iconic boomer hits symbolize that generation's finest music.
Read More -
Born 76 Years Ago Today In Florida, This Rocker Learned Guitar From An Eagles Legend
Florida gave us this gift of a guitarist and songwriter in 1950, and he had some early help with his guitar playing from Don Felder of (future) Eagles fame.
Read More -
5 Classic Rock Album Covers That Became Dorm Room Staples
Before the streaming age, album art was another form of artistic expression, and students were particularly fond of hanging posters of these iconic covers.
Read More -
1998 No. 1, Recorded When The Artist Was 17, Catapulted To The Top 28 Years Ago Today
Recording a No. 1. hit before your 18th birthday is a rare feat, but a lot of superstars contributed to the success of this 1998 smash single.
Read More -
Quote Of The Day By Neil Young: 'You Get To A Point In Life Where Things Are Happening Everywhere Around You, And...'
Neil Young has never been content to gather moss, continuing to release albums well into the 2020s, but even he has reflected on those he has left behind.
Read More -
5 Songs From 1980 That Define Pop History
Few songs define pop history as much as these songs by Blondie, David Bowie, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, and Queen. Here's how they made an impact.
Read More -
Not The Beatles, Not The Who: The Band That Time Forgot Helped Define Power Pop
This '70s band with a big name never made it big commercially, but they helped define power pop by influencing many later acts like R.E.M. and Wilco.
Read More -
The Motown Girl Group That Scored The Label's First No. 1 Pop Hit While Still In High School
In 1961, a group of high schoolers wrangled an audition with the fledgling Motown label, and their postal-themed song was a hit with the emerging youth market.
Read More -
The Classic Rock Album Cover That Immortalized A Split-Second Moment Of Rebellion
Thanks to heavy-handed crowd control and a quick-thinking photographer, the Clash's Paul Simonon unwittingly became an iconic classic rock album cover.
Read More -
The Best Drum Setup For Beginners
There are a lot of choices to make when you're buying your first acoustic or electronic drum kit, but we're here to demystify the process.
Read More -
The 5 Longest-Running Rock Supergroups Of All Time
Combining giant helpings of talent and ego in one band is usually a short-lived affair, yet these rock supergroups managed to stay together for decades.
Read More -
5 Songs From 1975 That Define Pop History
Artists like Minnie Riperton, Queen, the Isley Brothers, War, and Van McCoy all had big pop hits in 1975 that defined the year. Here's a look.
Read More -
5 Soothing Classics That Deserve A Spot On Every Boomer's Bedtime Playlist
Forget the ASMR videos the kids recommend; all a boomer needs to drift off to the land of nod are these tunes from the likes of Neil Young and Anne Murray.
Read More -
5 Classic Singles That Define The Sound Of '70s Motown
From Marvin Gaye's creative breakout to Diana Ross' first disco hit, these are the Motown tunes that will transport anyone back to the bell-bottomed '70s.
Read More -
1995 No. 1, Famously Later Remixed With ODB, Hit The Top 31 Years Ago Today
The remix of Mariah Carey's hit single paired her with Wu-Tang Clan's unpredictable rapper and bridged the gap between '90s pop and hardcore hip-hop.
Read More
