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.
Read MoreSome songs not only stand the test of time, they manage to be even cooler decades after their release, like this 1965 No. 1 hit from the Rolling Stones.
Read MoreThe "forbidden chord," popular in heavy metal, is full of dissonance and creates a sense of doom or unease. Here's a look at the ominous chord.
Read MoreCall it easy listening, yacht rock, or pop rock — soft rock has been the soundtrack to so many summers since first emerging in the mid-'60s.
Read MoreThere are some folk rock records that represent some of the best, most agreed-upon, most landmark, and often-cited albums of the genre.
Read MorePaul McCartney often breaks out Beatles standards in his live shows, but so far he has avoided such obvious choices as "She Loves You" and "Ticket to Ride."
Read MoreJimmy Buffett created a niche style for himself, but he also wrote songs for other famous artists, including Blake Shelton, James Taylor, and Caroline Jones.
Read MoreIn 1980, a Blondie song stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for longer than any other rock song, and today, the synth-laden song sounds even cooler.
Read MoreIn 1994, after three lackluster singles, Sheryl Crow's first album release was in trouble. But along came this poem-inspired song, which became a smash hit.
Read MoreThe mighty drum solo is the stuff of legends, and iconic drummers like John Bonham, Neil Peart, and Keith Moon are behind some of the best in rock history.
Read MoreAfter disco waned, the Bee Gees turned to songwriting in the '80s, and one song they gave to Diana Ross may have bombed in the U.S., but was a global smash hit.
Read MoreFrom harmonized musings of a Beach Boy's home life to Jimi Hendrix's message to ET, these are the deep cuts that separate true classic rock fans from the herd.
Read MoreMany groups lose their magic because they're unable to withstand the loss of a vital part of their sound, often contributed by their most famous member.
Read MoreSongs by the Cure, Beck, Rob Base, Bruce Springsteen, and the Psychedelic Furs are likely to remind Gen Xers of their first parties in high school.
Read MoreThese '90s pop, grunge, synth, and alt-rock classics have been covered by artists as varied as Lacuna Coil, Macy Gray, and the Muppets.
Read MoreWhether you're a gig-hopping pro or an occasional player, knowing your bass guitar strings will help determine how long to go before buying a new set.
Read More"Maneater" might be one of their best-remembered songs, but Hall and Oates produced a vast catalog of hits throughout their decades-long career.
Read MoreA truly great song begs for reinvention, and we think these pop classics from legendary artists such as ABBA and Britney Spears would shine with a rock twist.
Read MoreNeil Diamond's somber country ballad about liquid solace flopped in the '60s, but you'll definitely recognize a British reggae band's '80s reinvention.
Read MoreJimi Hendrix's 1967 chart success, coupled with his breakout performance at the Monterey Pop Festival, made it arguably the best year of his career.
Read MoreTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married at Madison Square Garden on July 3, 2026, and Paul McCartney played a No. 1 smash you've probably heard.
Read MoreThis song, written and recorded in 1965 by Paul McCartney with almost no input from the rest of the Beatles, has been recorded more than 2,000 times.
Read MoreThe '60s were a watershed moment for passionate duets, with stars such as June Carter and Johnny Cash teaming up to produce these enchanting, timeless songs.
Read MoreIn this overview, we explain the considerations beginning guitarists should take when choosing an acoustic instrument. Here's our recommendation.
Read MoreFrom the glitter of prime Michael Jackson to the uplifting new wave sensation of the Eurythmics, these '80s tunes were the templates for hundreds of covers.
Read MoreNot all musicians are divas and hotel-room destroyers. These artists who were big in the '70s were kind and generous, and you'd probably want to meet them.
Read MoreThese enormously talented pop and rock stars had chart-topping hits and set music-industry records before they even became legal adults.
Read MoreThis 2001 cover put a thoroughly unexpected spin on a single that is now regarded as one of the best tracks from Michael Jackson's "Bad."
Read MoreWithin three years, a classic rock song penned by John Fogerty found chart success twice, and the second hit was an award-winning cover by Ike and Tina Turner.
Read MoreIn 1971, when Jimmy Page was just 27, he laid down the solo to "Stairway to Heaven," which was released on the group's self-titled album released the same year.
Read More
