Quote Of The Day By Elton John: 'I Wasn't A Heartthrob ...'
From the '70s, as Elton John surged into a decades-long career, his on-stage presentation became increasingly flamboyant, which he later admitted was overdone.
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The Best Rock Hits That Still Get Gen X On The Dance Floor
These classic rock hits still get Gen X moving. We're revisiting the unforgettable songs and irresistible riffs that still bring everyone to the dance floor.
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The 5 Best Talking Heads Songs That Aren't Once In A Lifetime
We're going beyond “Once in a Lifetime” with five of Talking Heads’ best songs. Let's revisit their greatest love songs and dance-floor classics.
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5 Debut Albums That Changed Rock History, Ranked
These debut albums by the Ramones, the Strokes, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Black Sabbath, and the Velvet Underground changed the trajectory of rock.
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The Best Laid-Back Classic Rock For Your Dinner Party Playlist
Made for laid-back vibes and easy listening, these timeless classic rock tracks will bring just the right energy to your dinner party playlist.
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5 Classic Hit Love Songs That Were Way Bigger Outside The US
While you've likely heard of the timeless love songs on this list, they found even more success on the charts of countries other than the United States.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Summer 1960
The summer of 1960 was ruled by lovestruck ballads from Roy Orbison, the Everly Brothers, and Connie Francis; novelty songs; and, of course, Elvis Presley.
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Classic Covers The Original Artists Admitted Were Better Than Theirs
Artists as big as Dolly Parton, Tom Petty, Paul McCartney, and Bob Dylan admitted that these covers of their songs were even better than the originals.
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This Heartfelt 1989 Ballad No. 1, Which Also Soared In Spanish, Reached The Top 37 Years Ago Today
By the end of the '80s, Gloria Estefan had found success on the Hot 100 and Latin charts, but with this song of enduring love and devotion, she topped both.
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Quote Of The Day By Lenny Kravitz: 'I Wasn't Comfortable Being Myself Yet ...'
Lenny Kravitz shot to fame at the end of the '80s, but the now-iconic rock star faced some challenges with his perceived identity before his big break.
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'60s Rock Icons That Tarnished Their Own Legacy
These rock stars were seemingly untouchable legends in the 1960s. However, they have all since tarnished their own image with their own mistakes.
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The Wildest Album Packaging Gimmicks That Cost Too Much To Last
Before the cost caught up to them, these albums had some pretty wild packaging gimmicks. Unfortunately, none of these designs could realistically last.
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The 5 Best Duets In Pop History
The best duets occur when two artists come together to create something greater than themselves, and the ones we've picked certainly do the job.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Summer 1961
The summer of 1961 saw a varied mix of top song genres, ranging from ballads to R&B to folk, with songs by artists like Pat Boone, Dee Clark, and Bobby Lewis.
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These Classic Rock Stars Picked Their Own Funeral Songs — What The Choices Reveal About Them
It's the last tune to play you out, a requiem for a life well lived, and these classic rock stars picked funeral songs that truly speak to their inner self.
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5 Bruce Springsteen Songs That We'd Unfortunately Rather Forget
Bruce Springsteen is one of the most successful musicians in rock history, but even he has some songs we'd rather forget. Here are five of them.
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5 British Rock Greats From The '60s And '70s That Never Made It Big In America
The British Invasion swept many bands across the pond from the mid-60s, but despite dominating the charts at home, bands such as Status Quo were left behind.
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4 Musicians Who Battled Extreme Weather — And Made Music History
When the weather turned bad for outdoor concerts, Prince, Neil Young, U2, and the Rolling Stones followed the rule that the show must go on.
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This Evocative 1988 Rock No. 1, Built From A Nearly-Scrapped Slash Riff, Topped The Charts 38 Years Ago Today
Guns N' Roses scored their first and only No. 1 hit with a song built on a guitar riff Slash came up with on the fly and didn't take seriously.
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Quote Of The Day By Prince: 'Don't Ask Me About ...'
Prince was an enigma; a unique talent who never conformed to expectations, and he didn't want to be asked his opinion on popular new acts, either.
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The 5 Best Bee Gees Songs For A Road Trip
Turn your next drive into a disco party with five of the best Bee Gees songs for a road trip. Crank up the volume, and let the good times roll!
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These Songs Prove 1978 Was The Decade's Best Year For Movie Soundtracks
Many movie soundtracks have come and gone, but the ones from 1978 have really stood the test of time as the decade's best year for movie soundtracks.
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The 8 Most Valuable Classic Rock Vinyls From The '70s
From rare Japanese releases to limited one-off pressings, these '70s classic rock vinyls will top any collection and put a serious dent in your bank balance.
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The 1967 Guitar Solo That Changed Rock History Forever
There has never been a guitar player like Jimi Hendrix, and this 1967 guitar solo from his debut album influenced future musicians and changed rock history.
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7 Rare, Collectible Cassette Tapes That Are Actually Worth Your Money
With cassettes enjoying a revival, here are a few vintage tapes by Metallica, Eazy-E, Radiohead, and more that actually justify their lofty asking prices.
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The 5 Best Songs With Epic Bass Solos At The Beginning
If a song kicks off with an epic bass solo, you know the rest is going to be good. Here's a look at such songs by bands like Metallica and Avenged Sevenfold.
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The 4 Best Folk Rock Supergroups Of The '70s
As folk rock continued its ascendancy in the '70s, luminaries such as Stephen Stills and Noel Redding coalesced into these highly influential supergroups.
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The Voice Behind Chicago's Biggest Ballads Was Born 82 Years Ago Today
The singer of Chicago's "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" and "If You Leave Me Now" turns 82 this year. Here's a look at the Peter Cetera's time with the band.
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5 Vinyl Record Player Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Favorite Albums
It doesn't matter how carefully you handle or store your vinyl if you're forgetting to balance your tonearm or using a worn-out stylus.
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This Emotional 1987 Pop No. 1, Initially Turned Down By Barbra Streisand, Topped The Charts 39 Years Ago Today
Thanks to powerful performances by a superstar and a relatively unknown singer-songwriter, this 1987 duet has lost none of its romantic power over the decades.
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