Classic Rock Songs Inspired By Children's Books
Children's books can have a lasting impact, including inspiring classic rock songs like CCR's "Lookin' Out My Back Door and the Cure's "Charlotte Sometimes."
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5 Album Covers That Made Vinyl Collecting An Art Form
The covers of these five albums, including Talking Heads' "Remain in Light" and Grace Jones' "Slave to the Rhythm," turned vinyl collecting into a visual art.
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5 '80s Songs That Wouldn't Be The Same Without Their Legendary Bass Lines
In the 1980s, songs like "You Can Call Me Al," "Age of Consent," "Anesthesia," and these others had legendary bass lines that made the tracks stand out.
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Essentials Every '70s Diehard Needs In Their Listening Room
If you're an audiophile and a 1970s enthusiast, your listening room will need an iconic lounge chair and some period-appropriate lighting, among other things.
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61 Years Ago Today, A Folk Rock Legend Released The Album That Took The Genre Somewhere Totally New
On August 30, 1965, a folk rock legend released an album that did something pretty controversial for its time — it added electric guitars.
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Classic Rock's Best Duets Of The '80s That Prove Chemistry Can't Be Faked
The best duets thrive on real chemistry, and '80s duets from artists like Tina Turner and Bryan Adams, and hard rockers Ozzy Osbourne and Lita Ford prove it.
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5 Rock Songs That Capture The Spirit Of Autumn
Autumn has been a source of inspiration for many musicians — it signifies the passage of time and aging and contains a calm but acute feeling of melancholy.
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Rockers Who Faced Major Medical Setbacks — And Kept Rocking
Life-changing injuries and grave illnesses didn't stop these rockers from belting out hits, and some even delivered the best performances of their careers.
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The No. 1 Song On August 30, 1968 Sounds Even More Rejoiceful Today
After two major, lamentable events in 1968, the Rascals channeled their emotions into a serious yet uplifting hit song that proclaims freedom for all.
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Quote Of The Day By David Crosby: 'I Guess I Overstepped My Bounds ...'
David Crosby has quite a music career thanks to his work in the Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, but he has also landed in hot water for his remarks.
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The 5 Best Female-Led Supergroups In Rock History
Music history is dotted with supergroups, but how many of these were formed and led almost exclusively by women? Never fear: We've found some of the best.
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The Who's Keith Moon Earned His Place In Rock History With These Epic Drum Solos
Keith Moon described drum solos, in his own words, as "boring," but some of his solos are heralded as some of the most iconic musical moments in rock history.
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5 Recording Studios Every '70s Diehard Would Give Anything To See
Recording studios like Abbey Road, Electric Lady, and Muscle Shoals delivered albums that became legendary. Here's what fans of '70s music can still see.
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7 Rock Albums That Changed Music Forever — All Released 35 Years Ago
In 1991, rock music was permanently snapped in a new direction with the release of these seminal albums, making legends of bands such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam.
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The 5 Best Autobiographical Bruce Springsteen Songs
Bruce Springsteen is one of the best songwriters in rock history, with plenty of tracks about who he is, where he came from, and what matters most to him.
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The 5 Best Folk Rock Hits Written By Women
From Carly Simon's famous veiled excoriation to Joni Mitchell's lamentation of urban blight, these female-penned folk rock hits still shine decades later.
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The Best Classic Rock Hits Inspired By Foreign Languages
In the 1960s and '70s, these classic rock stars scored major, contemporary-sounding hits with tunes inspired by older songs from other languages.
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The No. 1 Song On August 29, 1970 Sounds Even More Relevant Today
The turmoil of the 1970s was fertile ground for musical inspiration, and this punchy hit from August 1970 has a simple message that still rings true today.
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Quote Of The Day By PJ Harvey: 'I've Always Felt That I'm Affected By ...'
PJ Harvey gives us our quote of the day. She talks about how the world and its conflicts affect humanity internally and how she processes that in her music.
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5 Dolly Parton Songs That Prove She Was More Than A Country Music Icon
From oil-themed wit to the theme song for a Hollywood rom-com, Dolly Parton has never been satisfied to rest on her traditional country music laurels.
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The '70s And '80s Songs In Grand Theft Auto 6 So Far Are Classic Bangers
As expected, Rockstar Games didn't skimp on the music selection for "Grand Theft Auto 6" — so far, there's a lot to look forward to.
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The 5 Best Rock Songs Inspired By Classic Westerns
Some of rock's best songwriters, from Bob Dylan to Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler, have drawn inspiration from Westerns by Sergio Leone, Sam Peckinpah, and more.
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5 Iconic Singles Of The '80s That Sound Even Cooler Today
The 1980s were a formative time for numerous pop and rock subgenres, with songs like New Order's "Blue Monday" and Nirvana's "About a Girl" leading the way.
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Born 61 Years Ago Today, Her Music Made It All The Way To Outer Space
This iconic, consensus-building, genre-blending vocalist was born on August 28, 1965, and two of her songs have made it into outer space.
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The No. 1 Song On August 28, 1966 Sounds Even More Summery Today
With its breezy lyrics about rainbows, sea turtles, and beach sunsets, this psychedelic smash hit from 1966 will still put you in a summer state of mind.
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Quote Of The Day By Debbie Harry: 'If I'd Been My Parents, I Wouldn't Have Thought ...'
Debbie Harry's success was a long time coming and not something the frontwoman — much different than her stage character would suggest — could've predicted.
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Quote Of The Day By Daryl Hall: 'I Have Never Had A Helping Hand In My Career, Outside Of ...'
Daryl Hall has had great success both with Hall & Oates and as a solo artist, yet he's faced plenty of scrutiny from the media over his long career.
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Quote Of The Day By Neil Young: 'Steve Jobs Was A Digital Pioneer, But ...'
Throughout his career, Neil Young has found time to stand up for what he sees as a huge problem: A decline in the quality and sonic fidelity of recorded music.
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Quote Of The Day By Todd Rundgren: 'There Is No Way To Change Anything Else In The World If ...'
From forming cult bands to producing numerous hits with legends such as Patti Smith, Todd Rundgren's self-determination has been the key to his success.
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5 Folk Rock Songs For When You're Feeling Lonely
Some folk rock tunes deal with feelings of aloneness, abandonment, and isolation, so we selected five of the best for when that feeling of loneliness kicks in.
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