Bands Who Lost Members To Everyday Family Life
Rock star life is cool and all, but musicians like Peter Gabriel and Korn's Brian Welch left their successful bands to spend more time with their families.
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5 Top 10 Hits Written By Someone Other Than The Artist Who Made Them Famous
From stars like Christina Aguilera to Madonna, some artists have scored Billboard Top 10 hits that were actually written by someone else.
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At Just 17, Carole King Wrote A Nearly Perfect Song That Artists Jump To Cover
Sixty-five years after it became her first No. 1 hit as a songwriter, artists are still covering Carole King's unforgettable classic.
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5 Songs You Didn't Know Bruce Springsteen Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
Bruce Springsteen is a rock 'n' roll legend. Not just as a performer but as a songwriter, creating songs for himself and other famous musicians.
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The 5 Best Rock Albums Of 1976
In 1976, plenty of great rock albums came out, but we think these five by Aerosmith, Boston, the Ramones, David Bowie, and the Eagles were among the best.
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5 Nearly Perfect John Denver Songs Time Shouldn't Forget
John Denver immortalized himself with a rich tapestry of songs, and we've picked those that celebrate his talents to near-perfection, both hits and deep cuts.
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4 Songs You Didn't Know Sheryl Crow Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
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The 5 Most-Covered Songs Kenny Rogers Ever Recorded
Kenny Rogers rose from the '60s and '70s as a defining voice of the era, and judging by how often these songs were covered, was suited for almost any genre.
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The temperature and humidity levels of the space where your guitar is kept affect its longevity. A case can help protect it during sudden temperature changes.
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Classic Rock Songs You Probably Didn't Know Were Inspired By Real Events
From historic floods to devastating fires and even a circus poster, these classic rock songs were surprisingly not just figments of the artists' imagination.
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In 1977 Bruce Springsteen Gave This Unfinished Song To Patti Smith — And It Became Her Signature Hit
Patti Smith is a member of the Rock Hall of Fame, yet she only had one hit. It was an unfinished song by Bruce Springsteen that Smith finished and recorded.
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The No. 1 Song On July 8, 1965 Sounds So Much Cooler Today
Some songs not only stand the test of time, they manage to be even cooler decades after their release, like this 1965 No. 1 hit from the Rolling Stones.
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What Is The Forbidden Chord On A Guitar?
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5 Classic Albums That Define Soft Rock
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Jimmy Buffett created a niche style for himself, but he also wrote songs for other famous artists, including Blake Shelton, James Taylor, and Caroline Jones.
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The Best-Charting Rock Single Of 1980 Sounds Even Cooler Today
In 1980, a Blondie song stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for longer than any other rock song, and today, the synth-laden song sounds even cooler.
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Sheryl Crow's Best-Charting Single Was A Last-Minute Addition That Saved A Flopping Album
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The 5 Best Drum Solos In Rock History
The mighty drum solo is the stuff of legends, and iconic drummers like John Bonham, Neil Peart, and Keith Moon are behind some of the best in rock history.
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In 1985, The Bee Gees Gave This Song To Diana Ross — And It Topped Charts Around The World
After disco waned, the Bee Gees turned to songwriting in the '80s, and one song they gave to Diana Ross may have bombed in the U.S., but was a global smash hit.
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10 Deep Cuts Every Classic Rock Fan Should Already Know
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Bands Who Lost Their Magic After A Member Went Solo
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The 5 Most Covered Songs Of The '90s
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This Neil Diamond Song Flopped On Release — 21 Years Later, A Reggae Band Took It To No. 1
Neil Diamond's somber country ballad about liquid solace flopped in the '60s, but you'll definitely recognize a British reggae band's '80s reinvention.
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