The 5 Most Important Classic Rock Songs For Boomers
Boomers came of age from the earliest days of rock through two decades of iconic music. Here are the most important classic rock songs of their generation.
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5 Rock Songs From 1962 That Sound Even Cooler Today
From the pioneering use of the fuzz box to shock-rock spine-tinglers, we think these 1962 rock songs sound even fresher today after decades of influence.
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Musicians Who Predicted These Then-Young Stars Would Skyrocket To Fame
David Bowie saw it in Devo, and Chaka Khan knew Whitney Houston would go far. Here's a look at artists who knew young stars would skyrocket to fame.
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The 5 Best Slow Songs For Boomers To Dance To At Their Children's Weddings
The father and daughter or mother and son dance at weddings are always special. These five slow songs are optimal for boomers' sentiments to their kids.
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Classic Rock Songs We'd Trade The World To Hear Again For The First Time
Some songs just have it, whether "it" means infectious riffs, impressive lead guitar work, boundary-pushing experimentation, or all of the above.
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These Bandmate Romances Shaped Rock History
Music and romance go hand in hand, and from Fleetwood Mac to the White Stripes, band relationships have inspired some of rock music's greatest ever acts.
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5 Flop Songs From The '90s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
Flop songs from alternative bands like the Pixies, Smashing Pumpkins, and Neutral Milk Hotel didn't get much acclaim, but younger generations today are fans.
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Musicians Who Soared To Fame After They Got Divorced
It can take years for a musician to reach a state of fame, fortune, and arena-headlining status, and in this time, relationships can come and go.
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Bizarre 1970s Albums You Should Drop The Needle On At Least Once
The more out-there and intense a topic was, the more likely there was a '70s band or artist that was obsessed with it and transferred that fascination to vinyl.
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5 Classic Rock Hits Every Boomer Needs On Their Retirement Playlist
These tracks, including Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" and Styx's "Come Sail Away," are guaranteed to get any boomer's retirement party started with a bang.
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5 Moment-Defining Classic Rock Albums Hardly Anyone Talks About Anymore
Albums by bands like The Who, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, and the Wire were moment-defining, but decades later, hardly anyone talks about that.
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Rock Songs That Defined These Iconic Horror Movies
"Bad Moon Rising," "Goo Goo Muck," and "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" are just a few rock songs that will forever be associated with classic horror films.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1985 Was The Decade's Best Year For Love Songs
From arena rock to pop earworms, 1985 was full of iconic love songs, and we think these chart-topping hits prove that year was the finest effort of the '80s.
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5 Rock Songs From 1990 That Sound Even Cooler Today
1990 was the tail end of the hair metal era, but grunge music had yet to go mainstream. Still, plenty of songs from that year that are even cooler now.
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13 Classic Rock Songs That Were Once Banned From The Radio
In the annals of rock history, there have actually been several songs that received the old heave-ho from censors, only to now be considered classics.
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Stevie Nicks' Near-Death Experience While Filming A Music Video
Stevie Nicks' had a near-death experience while filming a music video for her solo hit "Stand Back" in the early days of MTV.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1964 Was The Decade's Best Year For Love Songs
Thanks to the Beatles, the Shangri-Las, the Supremes, and the other artists on this list, 1964 pulled out all the stops when it came to love songs.
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Rock Bands Who Lost Their Bassists To Mega-Successful Artists
Given the short supply of bass players, it's little wonder that time and again, smaller acts have lost theirs to mega-successful bands or artists.
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5 Flop Love Songs From The '70s That Have Earned Admiration From Younger Generations
Love songs abounded in the '70s, but not all succeeded, and even tunes by legends such as Bob Dylan and Jim Croce had to wait for the streaming generations.
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We Bet You've Never Heard These Underrated David Bowie Songs
David Bowie recorded a massive catalog of music, with songs such as "African Night Flight" and "Lady Grinning Soul" being overshadowed by his radio hits.
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Musicians Who Tanked Their Careers With One Regrettable Flop Song
If the right song played at the right time can make a musician's fortune, then the wrong one released at the wrong time can cause a precipitous downfall.
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5 Classic Rock Memoirs Every True Fan Should Read At Least Once
These eye-opening memoirs by Keith Richards, Mötley Crüe, Chuck Berry, Ozzy Osbourne, and Ace Frehley should be mandatory reading for classic rock fans.
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5 Nostalgic Songs Every Gen Xer Will Want To Hear At Their 50-Year High School Reunion
Fifty years after high school, you can count on Gen X reunions to be lively affairs, especially if they are bolstered by nostalgic songs that we want to hear.
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Musicians Who Got A Late Start But Still Found Dream-Level Fame
Most musicians hit it big young, but sometimes, success in the business comes later in life — a rare occurrence to be sure, but not unheard of.
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5 Rock Songs Written For Superhero Movies That Soared Up The Charts
Nothing helps build up the vibe of a superhero film quite like a tailor-made rock song for its soundtrack -- and several found mainstream commercial success.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1977 Was The Decade's Best Year For Love Songs
Love songs have and always will be aplenty, but in 1977, the likes of Fleetwood Mac, the Bee Gees, and Debby Boone made that year an unrivaled musical lovefest.
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5 Musicians More Successful Than The Rock Idols Who Inspired Them
Musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, and Billy Idol were all inspired by other well-known rockers, yet their success eclipsed their heroes'.
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Musicians Who Scored Grammys After Their Bands Kicked Them Out
Some artists who got fired not only achieved success afterward but sometimes equaled or surpassed the success of their original groups, Grammys included.
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Hidden Gem Classic Rock Radio Stations, According To Reddit
Thanks to Reddit, we found five radio stations that serve up a nostalgic blend of classic rock without relying on the same old selections.
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5 Classic Rock Songs Every Boomer's Road Trip Playlist Needs
There's nothing like a great song on a roadie. For boomers, classic rock staples from bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Eagles are essential playlist picks.
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