The ZZ Top Love Song That Broke From The Band's Blues Rock Roots
In 1986, the Bearded Ones (and Frank) took a break from signature bawdy hits like "Legs" and "Tush" to deliver a slowed-down power ballad.
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The 5 Best Soft Rock Duets Of All Time
Soft rock duets are mostly a thing of the past, but classic pair-ups like Elton John and Kiki Dee's "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" live on.
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After being separated from their partner for months, this rocker-turned-balladeer poured their heart into a song that would top the charts in August 1989.
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Quote Of The Day By Carly Simon: 'Life Is A Dream Even In Its ...'
Carly Simon rose to stardom in the '70s and, despite some of the toughest life challenges, has kept her music as her strength and muse through it all.
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5 Orchestral Albums Every Classic Rock Fan Should Own
Combining the soaring complexity of orchestral arrangements with rock music has produced must-have magical albums by the likes of Wings and David Bowie.
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Kate Bush Wrote This 1985 Classic — 18 Years Later, An Alt-Rock Cover Won Over A New Generation
Kate Bush is the original artist of this well-known, trendy song, but it was thanks to a British rock band that it became popular again many years later.
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5 Best Classic British Rock Bands
Some of the best and most iconic bands in classic rock were British. Groups like the Beatles had major chart success, and their influence still reverberates.
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5 Classic Rock Deep Cuts Every '70s Diehard Should Know
The 1970s were great years for rock and roll, but with the floodgates well and truly open, plenty of great songs got lost in the rush of new material.
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'60s Drum Solos That Blew Audiences Away
These drum solos from Ginger Baker, John Bonham, Ringo Star, Ron Bushy, and Ron Wilson blew audiences away in the 1960s and are classics still today.
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The Best-Selling US Album Of The Past 35 Years Celebrates Its Anniversary Today
On August 12, 1991, one of the most famous heavy metal bands in history released an album that would eventually go double-diamond, and it's all-American.
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5 Rock Songs About A Life-Changing Summer
Life-changing summers are worth writing about, and these rock songs capture the essence of them very well, with hits from Tom Petty to The Go-Go's.
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The No. 1 Song On August 12, 1988 Sounds Even More Breezy Today
In August of 1988, Steve Winwood had a hit song that stayed at No. 1 for four weeks. Today, the song sounds even more breezy and positive today.
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Quote Of The Day By Cat Stevens: 'There Is A Powerful Need For People To Feel ...'
Cat Stevens stormed the folk rock and pop world in the early '70s before converting to islam in 1977 and taking a break from music for almost 30 years.
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The Drum Solo That Helped Make A 17-Minute Song One Of Psychedelic Rock's Defining Masterpieces
In 1968, Iron Butterfly drummer Ron Bushy unleashed a masterful solo that has influenced scores of drummers ever since, including the Beatles' Ringo Starr.
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5 Classic Love Songs Inspired By The End Of Summer
There's something so nostalgic about summer love. Learn the stories behind five classic love songs that capture fleeting end-of-summer romance.
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Cyndi Lauper Recorded This 1983 Song As A Demo — It Would Become Her First No. 1 Hit
Cyndi Lauper's first album, "She's So Unusual," delivered four Top 5 songs, but one was a last-minute addition worked up as a demo. That one went to No. 1.
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The Real Reason These Classic Rock Hits Were Never Performed Live
No one agrees on what constitutes "good" music. And even legendary musicians have produced work that falls flat with their most dedicated fans.
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Unsung Female Heroes Of '90s Hard Rock
L7, Babes in Toyland, and the Lunachicks are a few of the all-female acts who helped spin hard rock, metal, and punk in new directions in the 1990s.
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5 Phil Collins Drum Performances That Cement His Place In Music History
Phil Collins' drum performances in songs like "Supper's Ready," "Watcher of the Skies," and "Nuclear Burn" prove he deserves his spot in rock drummers' history.
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John Lennon Apologized For Rock's Most Infamous Remark 60 Years Ago Today
Sixty years ago, John Lennon apologized for the remark that would lead the Beatles to quit touring until their finals show in 1969.
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The 5 Best Covers Of Country Songs In Rock History
Plenty of rock acts have drawn from country for their work, with the results ranging from near-satires to wild reimaginings to straightforward rerecordings.
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The No. 1 Song On August 11, 1987 Sounds Even More Soul-Searching Today
U2's 1987 album "The Joshua Tree" shot them into the stratosphere, and this song, which sat at No. 1 for two weeks, remains an ode to soul-searching today.
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Quote Of The Day By Gordon Lightfoot: 'I Called My Dad And The First Words Out Of His Mouth Were ...'
Singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot used his music to pour careful, keen, and kind insight into the human condition and was willing to explore his own feelings.
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4 Rock Songs Inspired By Shakespeare
Shakespeare's plays and poems were all written more than 400 years ago, but their influence has reverberated through the centuries.
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Neil Peart's Top 5 Drum Solos Of All Time
Rush's Neil Peart is a legendary drummer known for his awe-inspiring drum kit and incredible technical-yet-musical chops. Here are five of his best solos.
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The No. 1 Song On August 9, 1985 Sounds Even More Cathartic Today
In August 1985, one particular band scored their second No. 1 hit that year, and it's a song about the cathartic release of emotional pain.
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Ranking Every Time Patti Smith Covered Bob Dylan
She may be the Godmother of Punk, but Patti Smith is a diehard Bob Dylan fan and often covers his songs in her live shows and special events.
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5 Rock Songs Inspired By Classic Literature
Some songs in the rock genre are actually deeper than you think. These five tracks in particular were inspired by stories told in classic literature.
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Brian Wilson Called Her The Voice Behind Rock's Greatest Record — She Was Born 83 Years Ago Today
Brian Wilson was very impressed by this sensational singer, who left a lasting legacy and a hall of fame career that leaves her in the GOAT conversation.
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Guitarist Ranked Among Rolling Stone's Greatest Of All Time Celebrates 65 Today
Famed for his distinctive shimmering, effects-laden sound, this acclaimed Irish guitarist may have reached his mid-60s, but his music is just as fresh as ever.
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