5 Times Rock Artists Released Sequels To Their Most Famous Songs
Some major rock stars brought the complex stories introduced in their biggest hits to a conclusion (or at least added new chapters) in these musical sequels.
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The 5 Best Girl Groups Of The '60s
Meet five unforgettable girl groups that defined the '60s. These acts brought timeless hits and distinctive style that still influence pop music to this day.
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5 Rolling Stones Songs That Prove 1969 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
The Rolling Stones have had a long and successful career, but one year was most notable for a major thematic shift inspired by a tumultuous historical period.
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Only True Fans Know How Cheap Trick Really Got Their Name
There are a handful of interesting stories behind how Cheap Trick may have gotten its name, but the band likely got its moniker through this occurrence.
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Born 79 Years Ago Today In Dallas, He Became One Of Rock's Most Unlikely Superstars
Thanks to his multi-octave voice and over-the-top persona, this former bouncer defied expectations and became a rock 'n' roll powerhouse.
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The Best Debut Singles By Supergroups, Ranked
Some of rock's biggest names have joined forces and struck instant gold. Here are our favorite debut singles by legendary supergroups, ranked.
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Born 83 Years Ago Today In Canada, He Wrote Some Of Classic Rock's Biggest Hits
Sharing writing credits for "American Woman" and "These Eyes," this octogenarian Canadian musician has contributed numerous staples of classic rock radio.
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Not Ace, Not Squeeze: The Other Paul Carrack Band You May Have Forgotten
Paul Carrack has had many successful music ventures, though fans may forget the time that he worked with this well-loved rock band in the late 1980s.
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1967 No. 1, Including Sound Of Real Airplane, Was At The Top Of The Charts 59 Years Ago
The No. 1 song on September 27, 1967, was by the Box Tops, and not only was the singer only 16, the track also included the sound of a real airplane in flight.
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Quote Of The Day By Gary Rossington: 'We Didn't Ever Think We'd Make It ...'
Gary Rossington, founding guitarist of legendary Southern rock act Lynyrd Skynyrd, started the band thinking none of them had the musical chops to make it.
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The Folk Classic With No Known Author That Bob Dylan Made His Own
Born of an old cautionary tale for those with a wandering eye and a penchant for sailors, this unaccredited song was given the Bob Dylan treatment in the '60s.
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The 4 Longest Guitar Solos In Soft Rock Classics
Classic jams like "Faithfully" and "Hotel California" have some of the longest guitar solos in soft rock. So do songs by Bon Jovi and the Alan Parsons Project.
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Not The Byrds, Not Buffalo Springfield: The Band That Time Forgot Helped Invent Country Rock
You probably don't remember this band, even though they released more than 20 albums, helped launch country rock, and included future members of the Eagles.
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The 5 Best Yacht Rock Hits Of The '80s
Let's set sail with five of the best yacht rock hits of the '80s. These iconic jams feature smooth grooves and breezy vocals perfect for easy listening.
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5 Rock Supergroups Best Remembered For One Massive Hit
Big names don't always guarantee a long-running band, but they can produce one unforgettable song. These supergroups left behind a hit that outlasted them.
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Not The Eagles, Not The James Gang: Joe Walsh's Other Band That Time Forgot
Joe Walsh is best known for his time with the Eagles and the James Gang, but the guitarist was also in another band. That band wrote "Rocky Mountain Way."
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'80s Rock Hits That Took Over Thanks To The Power Of MTV
From Billy Idol to ZZ Top, MTV provided a new launchpad for '80s musicians to flex their creative muscle, reach bigger audiences, and climb the charts.
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1966 No. 1 Love Song, Also Sang By Cover King Barry Manilow, Topped The Charts 60 Years Ago Today
The Association may not be the best-remembered pop group, but in 1966 they released a sweet yet beguiling, chart-topping hit that took a lie to get radio play.
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Quote Of The Day By Ray Charles: 'I Know That Men Ain't Supposed To ...'
The pioneer of soul music, Ray Charles, is most associated with his joyous performances, but he's not afraid to openly show his softer, deeper emotions.
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The 5 Greatest Self-Taught Bassists Of All Time
Bassists are often the unsung heroes of a band, but some of the best bassists of all time never even had a lesson, and they still became stand-out musicians.
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The 4 Best '90s Duets That Defined The Era
From "dueling" divas to Disney magic, we're looking back at four iconic '90s duets that ruled the charts and teamed up some of the decade's most iconic voices.
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5 Music Videos From The '80s Every Classic Rock Fan Should Watch
From Genesis' innovative "Land of Confusion" to Alice Cooper's seedy "Poison," these five videos offer a snapshot of rock 'n' roll in the 1980s.
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Not The Rolling Stones, Not Faces: The Ronnie Wood Group That Set The Blueprint For Hard Rock
Ronnie Wood's band prior to the Faces and the Rolling Stones helped create the blue print for hard rock. Here's a look at that band and its impact.
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Pete Byrne's 2001 Cover Of This Rolling Stones Classic Is A Gem Waiting To Be Found
In 1966, the Rolling Stones released one of the defining hits of their career, and Pete Byrne's 2001 electronica cover of the classic gives it a whole new life.
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1965 No. 1, Born From A Rushed Barry McGuire Recording, Topped The Charts 61 Years Ago Today
Sometimes the first take is the one to run with, as was the case with Barry McGuire's 1965 hit, which rode the wave of Bob Dylan-inspired protest songs.
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Quote Of The Day By Bonnie Raitt: 'I'm Glad People Think I'm A ...'
Bonnie Raitt has said she embraces being known as a "badass" because she's dedicated her life to blues and rock 'n' roll, and she likes being a nonconformist.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Fall 1964
In the fall of 1964, songs like "Do Wah Diddy Diddy," "Baby Love," "Last Kiss," "She's Not There," and "Dancing in the Street" were dominating the airwaves.
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5 Highly-Rated Portable Vinyl Record Players Worth Your Money
The allure of vinyl records can be enough to take them on the move, and these portable vinyl players deliver impressive sound with plenty of modern features.
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12 Biggest Lip-Sync Scandals In Music History
Several of the most iconic figures in pop music (and a few less-than-iconic ones) have weathered lip-syncing scandals -- some more successfully than others.
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'70s Musicians We Completely Forgot About
While the 1970s produced a wealth of successful musicians who rose to peak stardom with tunes that are still popular today, many of them simply faded away.
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