Backup Singers Behind Huge Hits Who Quit Music For Ordinary Jobs
Despite singing alongside legends such as Diana Ross and inspiring Rolling Stones hits, these backup singers were able to quietly step away from the limelight.
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What Is The 10,000-Hour Rule For Guitar?
To become a good guitar player, obviously, you need plenty of practice. Here's a look at what the 10,000 hour rule is and how it could apply to guitar.
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John Denver's 1983 Duet With This Legend Became A Beloved Western Classic
Building on his '70s foray into country music, John Denver teamed up with a darling of the genre in 1983 with a song he wrote overnight with her voice in mind.
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5 Classic Songs That Hard Rock Covers Brought Back To Life
There's nothing like a hard rock cover of a classic song, and artists like Rammstein and Alien Ant Farm breathed new life into these already great songs.
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Stevie Nicks Faced A Harsh Ultimatum When She Refused To Record This 1977 Classic
When recording the legendary 1977 Fleetwood Mac album "Rumours," Stevie Nicks soured on a last-minute substitution, but was given a bleak choice if she refused.
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The 5 Best Rolling Stones Songs That Aren't Gimme Shelter Or Paint It, Black
So while we can't deny the allure of "Paint It, Black" and "Gimme Shelter," these tunes don't give a proper picture of the Rolling Stones' library of music.
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5 Defining Duets Of The '80s That Made Magic
The 1980s were the golden age of the duet, as evidenced by "Islands in the Stream," "Close My Eyes Forever," and the other songs on this list.
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5 Backup Singers Who Finally Got Their Long-Deserved Moment In The Spotlight
From Elton John to Cher, a number of the most acclaimed and best-selling singers in history cut their teeth by accompanying more tenured performers.
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A Joni Mitchell–Inspired Guitar Melody Shaped The Eagles' Best-Charting Single Of 1974
Glen Frye was inspired by Joni Mitchell's guitar playing in 1974 when he wrote the melody for the Eagles' first No. 1 hit song. Here's how it came together.
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The 5 Most Covered Songs From The '60s
Imitation is perhaps the sincerest form of flattery, and these '60s hits were covered repeatedly over decades by legends such as David Bowie and Elvis Presley.
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5 Backup Singers Who Helped Put '70s Rock On The Map
There's something about a stellar backup singer's performance that becomes an art unto itself — and some of the artists we highlight are unexpected treasures.
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Elvis Presley Had His Biggest Year Ever In 1960 Thanks To A Classic Song From The Roaring '20s
A song written a century ago in the roaring '20s was Elvis Presley's biggest hit in 1960, a year in which he had the No. 1 song three times.
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Peter Gabriel Recorded This 1992 Rock Hit — Decades Later, He Sang On Sheryl Crow's Standout Cover
For the centerpiece for her latest album, Sheryl Crow turned to one of Peter Gabriel's most intensely personal and introspective songs.
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5 Nearly Perfect Bee Gees Songs That Should Be Required Listening For Younger Generations
If you're just now discovering the Bee Gees, here are five must-listen songs, including "Trafalgar" and "You Win Again," to get you up to speed.
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Is Acoustic Guitar Better For Beginners?
If you are a beginner at guitar, you may wonder whether acoustic or electric is better to learn on. Taking all things into account, here's what we recommend.
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'70s-Era Rock Bands Almost Ruined By A New Frontman
Replacing a frontman is always risky, and plenty of '70s bands almost met their doom when, for whatever reason, they decided to take the gamble.
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Bands That Transformed Their Legacy With A New Member
From singers who revived a stagnating group to replacement drummers who hit harder than anyone before, these musicians transformed the bands they joined.
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In 1970, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Took This Quiet Joni Mitchell Song And Spun It Into A Rock Hit
Joni Mitchell's quiet song about a historical event that she couldn't attend turned into a rock hit for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young in 1970.
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5 Wholesome '60s Classics That'll Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush
These sweet, sincere classics from the Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, Sonny & Cher, and more will stir memories of puppy love in music fans of a certain age.
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Paul Simon Wrote This 1964 Classic — 51 Years Later, A Hard Rock Cover Won A New Generation
A mid-2010s heavy metal act and a 1964 Simon & Garfunkel classic might not seem like a perfect fit, but this 2015 cover won hard-rocking fans over nonetheless.
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5 Stevie Nicks Breakup Songs Besides Silver Springs That Fans Don't Talk About Enough
Thanks to her tumultuous years with Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks has penned several songs about heartbreak that are just as worthy as "Silver Springs."
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5 Flop Solo Careers That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
It only took a couple of decades, but artists like Big Star and Nick Drake, whose records flopped, found respect from younger audiences in later generations.
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5 '70s Artists Whose Biggest Hits Happened By Accident
Black Sabbath, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Free, and Deep Purple can all call some of their biggest hits happy accidents. Here's how those tracks came to be.
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The Most Unexpected Career Moves In Music History
Musicians get bored, have secondary interests, and hear the whispers of mischievous demons like anyone else, and sometimes they make unexpected career moves.
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The No. 1 Song On June 24, 1979 Sounds So Much Cooler Today
The No. 1 song on June 24, 1979 has become the unofficial anthem for whenever someone gets changed and dances while looking at themselves in the mirror.
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5 Defining Duets Of Stevie Nicks That Prove She's The Queen Of Dreamy Collabs
Stevie Nicks has been part of several chart-topping and beloved collaborations. Here's a look at her work with Kenny Loggins, Tom Petty, Don Henley, and others.
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5 Songs You Didn't Know John Denver Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
From '60s icons such as Peter, Paul & Mary to the legendary Frank Sinatra, John Denver had a hand in a number of songs that are far more famous as covers.
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5 ABBA Songs That Prove 1976 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
Two years after their 1974 Eurovision win, ABBA ruled the charts with "Mamma Mia" and defied expectations with songs like "Fernando" and "Money, Money, Money."
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Musical Prodigies Who Recorded No. 1 Hits Before Turning 20
Talented kids are nothing new, and the proof is in this list of musical prodigies whose songs hit the top of the Billboard chart while they were still teens.
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5 Rod Stewart Songs That Prove 1971 Was The Best Year Of His Career
In 1971, Rod Stewart was in the band the Faces when he released the album "Every Picture Tells a Story" as a solo artist. It was the best year of his career.
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