Townes Van Zandt was the living embodiment of outlaw country music, yet his self-awareness stayed his hand when writing songs that could influence others.
Read MoreThese five unforgettable guitar solos capture the power and spirit of ’70s rock. Crank up the volume and let's revisit the decade’s greatest licks.
Read MoreIn 1967, folk rock hits by the Mamas and the Papas, Buffalo Springfield, the Cowsills, Scott McKenzie, and Bobbie Genry took over the airwaves.
Read MoreAny good record player will have a tonearm with an adjustable counterweight, so here's how to use it to get the best sound quality and wear out of your vinyls.
Read MoreThanks to live covers, this 1980 Tom Waits song has become so associated with Bruce Springsteen that it's often mistaken for a Springsteen original.
Read MoreIt pays to keep old friendships alive, as an Oklahoma group found out when they brought this future No. 1 hit to their former high school music director.
Read MoreThese days, Slash is known as the global rock-star guitarist of Guns N' Roses, but once upon a time, he was just a teenager holding a guitar and a dream.
Read MoreJourney has far more to offer than “Don’t Stop Believin.’” Take a look at five of the band’s best songs, from soaring ballads to overlooked rock gems.
Read MoreWe've compiled a list of the five best solos from rock songs in the '90s. See if you remember these songs by Sting, Sarah McLachlan, and others.
Read MoreArt-rockers Devo and Queen's Brian May are just a couple of the legendary rock acts who contributed their talents to classic video games.
Read MoreJoan Jett owes some of her success to the original writers of her biggest hits, including Tommy James. He penned this classic with his band, the Shondells.
Read MoreIn 1966, the Kinks released several songs that were not only catchy, but also included social commentary. That combination made 1966 the best of their career.
Read MoreSome artists, including the Clash and Smashing Pumpkins, say go big or go home. Here's why their epically long albums and these others are worth a listen.
Read MoreWilson Phillips were known for their harmonies and their pop sensibilities, and they had their second No. 1 hit 36 years ago with this smash song.
Read MoreFrom the '70s, as Elton John surged into a decades-long career, his on-stage presentation became increasingly flamboyant, which he later admitted was overdone.
Read MoreThese classic rock hits still get Gen X moving. We're revisiting the unforgettable songs and irresistible riffs that still bring everyone to the dance floor.
Read MoreWe're going beyond “Once in a Lifetime” with five of Talking Heads’ best songs. Let's revisit their greatest love songs and dance-floor classics.
Read MoreThese debut albums by the Ramones, the Strokes, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Black Sabbath, and the Velvet Underground changed the trajectory of rock.
Read MoreMade for laid-back vibes and easy listening, these timeless classic rock tracks will bring just the right energy to your dinner party playlist.
Read MoreWhile you've likely heard of the timeless love songs on this list, they found even more success on the charts of countries other than the United States.
Read MoreThe summer of 1960 was ruled by lovestruck ballads from Roy Orbison, the Everly Brothers, and Connie Francis; novelty songs; and, of course, Elvis Presley.
Read MoreArtists as big as Dolly Parton, Tom Petty, Paul McCartney, and Bob Dylan admitted that these covers of their songs were even better than the originals.
Read MoreBy the end of the '80s, Gloria Estefan had found success on the Hot 100 and Latin charts, but with this song of enduring love and devotion, she topped both.
Read MoreLenny Kravitz shot to fame at the end of the '80s, but the now-iconic rock star faced some challenges with his perceived identity before his big break.
Read MoreThese rock stars were seemingly untouchable legends in the 1960s. However, they have all since tarnished their own image with their own mistakes.
Read MoreBefore the cost caught up to them, these albums had some pretty wild packaging gimmicks. Unfortunately, none of these designs could realistically last.
Read MoreThe best duets occur when two artists come together to create something greater than themselves, and the ones we've picked certainly do the job.
Read MoreThe summer of 1961 saw a varied mix of top song genres, ranging from ballads to R&B to folk, with songs by artists like Pat Boone, Dee Clark, and Bobby Lewis.
Read MoreIt's the last tune to play you out, a requiem for a life well lived, and these classic rock stars picked funeral songs that truly speak to their inner self.
Read MoreBruce Springsteen is one of the most successful musicians in rock history, but even he has some songs we'd rather forget. Here are five of them.
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