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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Quote Of The Day By Bob Marley: 'My Life Is Only Important If Me Can Help Plenty People. If My Life Is Just For Me ...'
Reggae legend Bob Marley's music was a call to action and a salve for the downtrodden, and his life philosophy was an example of practicing what you preach.
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5 Underrated Debut Albums Every Music Fan Needs To Hear
If you haven't heard debut albums by Little Feat, Emmylou Harris, Pulp, the Godfathers, and Anne Briggs, you owe it to yourself to give them a spin.
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The 5 Best Girl Groups Of The '50s
In the 1950s, groups such as the Chantels and the Chordettes bridged the gap between swing acts like the Andrews Sisters and the Motown groups on the horizon.
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These Rare '80s Albums Are Now A Collector's Jackpot
These rare albums from the 1980s by Prince, Motley Crüe, Guns 'N Roses, and Queen are worth a lot of money today. Here's what collectors should look for.
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Born 100 Years Ago Today, This Rock Pioneer Set The Stage For The Beatles And The Stones
This American rock 'n' roll pioneer inspired both the Rolling Stones and the Beatles to play music. He died in 2017, but would have turned 100 years old today.
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1991 No. 1, Which Resulted In A Lawsuit, Hit The Top Of The Charts 35 Years Ago Today
This song spent three weeks at No. 1 in 1991, but it also caused a lawsuit when the artist was accused of plagiarism for its similarity to a '70s disco hit.
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Quote Of The Day By Cher: 'I Look In The Mirror, And I See This Old Lady Looking Back At Me. And I Have ...'
Cher has enjoyed an exceptionally long and successful career, and while she has plenty to look back on fondly, the march of time has met with her disapproval.
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The 10 Most Innocent Love Songs Ever Written
Here's a look at some of the most innocent love songs ever written by bands like the Beach Boys, the Ronettes, Bright Eyes, Elvis Presley, and these others.
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5 Underrated Artists Every Bubblegum Pop Fan Should Know
From Bobby Sherman to the U.K.'s Bay City Rollers, these bubblegum pop artists of the 1960s and '70s don't get the credit they deserve.
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This Motown Song Was Nearly Lost Forever. Now Original Copies Are Worth A Fortune
Motown's Berry Gordy insisted that all copies of this record be destroyed, but a few survived, and now this single on vinyl is worth six figures.
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1997 No. 1, Rewritten For Princess Diana, Hit The Top 29 Years Ago Today
The death of Princess Diana rocked the world, and a song rewrite inspired by the tragedy broke records on U.S. and U.K. music singles charts.
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Quote Of The Day By Michael Jackson: 'Friendship Is A Thing I Am Just Beginning To Learn About. I Was Raised ...'
From a young age in the Jackson 5 and through his solo career, Michael Jackson found great success, but his fame often came between him and simpler pleasures.
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In 1962, This Classic Halloween Song Hit No. 1 After Record Labels Rejected It
Plenty of people love the spooky season, as demonstrated by one runaway success song that was rejected by record labels before going old-school viral.
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5 Classic Rock Songs That Belong On Every Boomer's Halloween Playlist
There are many ways to celebrate the spooky season, and one of the best ways to prep for your Halloween is by rocking out to these classic eerie tunes.
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Not Black Sabbath Or Led Zeppelin: The Band That Time Forgot Helped Invent Heavy Metal
Known as the loudest band around, this group helped invent heavy metal as much as Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin did, but their only hit was "Summertime Blues."
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Born 79 Years Ago Today In California And Adopted As A Baby, He Co-Founded An Iconic Rock Band
This adopted son of a Californian family hated school, and instead chose to form a band that holds the world record for the sheer number of albums released.
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1989 No. 1, The Soundtrack To Janet Jackson's Famous Chair Routine, Hit The Top 37 Years Ago Today
Janet Jackson's 1989 album "Rhythm Nation 1814" spawned several No. 1 hits, including this one. The video for the song included her innovative chair routine.
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Quote Of The Day By Shakira: 'It Felt Like Someone Had Stabbed A Hole In My Chest. And ...'
Shakira belly-danced her way into global superstardom, then overcame a triple whammy of life disasters with drive, resilience, and spirited musical channeling.
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The Most Underrated Supergroups Of All Time
When successful musicians unite to create their own supergroup, sparks can fly, and even if these squads didn't make much music, what they did is incredible.
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One Of The Most Beloved Grunge Songs Started As A Misunderstanding
After chancing across an admittedly unlovely '90s deodorant, a raucous evening and a scrawled, misunderstood joke led to one of grunge's biggest hits.
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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Collecting Vintage And Original Concert Posters
A vintage concert poster collection will be the envy of your friends. From where to buy to how to care for them, here's what you need to know to get started.
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One Of The Best Duets In Classic Rock Became Elton John's First UK No. 1
It took a few years for Elton John to make it to the top of the charts in his home country of the United Kingdom, and he needed a singing partner to help.
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5 Funk Bands With The Longest Careers In Music History
Since the '50s, funk has influenced modern music to the present day, and some of its pioneering groups have enjoyed careers spanning well over half a century.
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