This lesser-remembered British rock band was as influential to heavy metal as Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple were, yet they never had the same success.
Read MoreMeet five rock singers who turned total gibberish into unforgettable hooks. This is proof that lyrics don’t need meaning to make a song memorable.
Read MoreSome of bubblegum pop's accidental superstars, including 1910 Fruitgum Company and the Lemon Pipers, had low expectations for their genre-defining singles.
Read MoreThe best yacht rock hits of the '70s defined the smooth, breezy sound fans still love decades later. Here are the top yacht rock songs from 1975.
Read MoreFrom Aretha Franklin to Stevie Wonder, we've gathered the albums that best represent the true heart of soul music from the beloved genre's peak period.
Read MoreBeloved animated characters may have represented the musicians behind this hit, but the artists' saccharine song went on to dominate the charts in 1969.
Read MorePaul McCartney is widely regarded as one of modern rock's most influential musicians, and he didn't turn down a source of inspiration even when asleep.
Read MoreSome album covers are as recognizable as the songs on the records. Boomers are sure to know these five by the Doors, Pink Floyd, the Beatles, Yes, and EL&P.
Read MoreBubblegum pop dominated the '60s and '70s, but some of its biggest hits weren't recorded by the bands whose faces appeared on the actual records.
Read MoreThe Kinks' "You Really Got Me" may be one of their biggest hits, but songs like "Picture Book" and "All Day and All of the Night" are also among their best.
Read MoreAudiophiles turn up their noses at record players with built-in speakers, but here are five good options if your budget or living space requires an all-in-one.
Read MoreMany rock bands have come and gone, but these five, including the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, and Chicago, have had careers that spanned six decades.
Read MoreBesides "Always Something There to Remind Me," Pete Byrne's songs "Promises, Promises," "Burning Bridges," and "Flag of Convenience" are among his best.
Read MoreThe Byrds were an iconic rock act in their own right, but they also helped launch Bob Dylan into the mainstream, gave Jackson Browne an early boost, and more.
Read MoreWhether you love some old-school music or you just so happened to be there yourself, these questions might stump even the most knowledgeable fans.
Read MoreAs the cracks in the Beatles grew in the late '60s, Paul McCartney crafted a heartfelt No. 1 song that can lift anyone's spirits in troubled times.
Read MoreOzzy Osbourne once said he felt like he was cheating unless he gave his fans his best efforts on stage. Here's a deeper look into what his craft meant to him.
Read MoreFrom Bruce Springsteen to Def Leppard, several classic rock acts turned excellent albums into hit factories, and these birthed the most chart-topping singles.
Read MoreWhile The Grateful Dead is most often associated with this popular rock song, the actual origins of the tune date back much further, with no clear author.
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreSome 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.
Read MoreMeet five unforgettable girl groups that defined the '60s. These acts brought timeless hits and distinctive style that still influence pop music to this day.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThanks to his multi-octave voice and over-the-top persona, this former bouncer defied expectations and became a rock 'n' roll powerhouse.
Read MoreSome of rock's biggest names have joined forces and struck instant gold. Here are our favorite debut singles by legendary supergroups, ranked.
Read MoreSharing writing credits for "American Woman" and "These Eyes," this octogenarian Canadian musician has contributed numerous staples of classic rock radio.
Read MorePaul 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreGary Rossington, founding guitarist of legendary Southern rock act Lynyrd Skynyrd, started the band thinking none of them had the musical chops to make it.
Read MoreBorn 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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