Steely Dan is still known and loved for their ability to experiment and explore, and one of their biggest hits features a solo from a non-band member.
Read MoreMotown isn't short on hits, and one of their most iconic tunes came together when one company employee had his secretary try singing a new song.
Read MoreRock and electronica might seem like diametrically opposed genres, but these collaborations prove they have plenty of common ground to explore.
Read MoreNot all folk rock artists have conventionally beautiful voices, yet the way they use them to deliver their poignant and poetic lyrics creates its own beauty.
Read MoreA few well-loved rock artists and bands have outsold almost all others. Those bands include the Beatles, Elvis Presley, the Eagles, AC/DC, and Queen.
Read MoreFrom its creation in 1959, the talented songwriters behind Motown hits such as the Supremes' "Where Did Our Love Go" became legends in their own right.
Read MoreThe five best-selling pop artists in history are Michael Jackson, Madonna, Taylor Swift, Frank Sinatra, and Drake. Here's how well their music has sold.
Read MoreThis guitarist became an accomplished blues musician, but for his sole Top 40 hit, he turned to an outstanding vocalist who would later join Jefferson Starship.
Read MoreHalloween has been a beloved song subject for decades, and in the 1960s, these classic tunes captured the essence of the spooky, scary holiday vibes.
Read MoreCarlos Santana's first No. 1 single was written with George Michael in mind, but a different vocalist recorded it and helped turn it into a history-making hit.
Read MoreTo reach new frontiers and higher echelons of existence, Taylor Swift has had to make big decisions and sacrifices along the way.
Read MoreSoft rock music can be palatable to fans of nearly every genre, and these one-hit wonders managed to win over a lot of listeners with these classic tunes.
Read MoreThe Monkees may have been a made-for-TV musical group, but they figured out how to harmonize with each other for some enduring classic tunes.
Read MoreLed Zeppelin may be one of the most iconic classic rock bands of all time, but one of their most famous tunes didn't chart until another group tackled it.
Read More1975 was a great year for music, and multiple musicians released albums that were riddled with hit singles that are still beloved tunes today.
Read MoreThe 1960s gave us some of the most iconic pop love songs ever recorded, such as the Beach Boys' "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and the Beatles' "All You Need Is Love."
Read MoreIt's rare that a band makes a lasting mark on the music industry with one album, but these groups managed to do just that in a single release.
Read MoreFrom Little Richard's barnstorming energy to the Bee Gees era-defining dancefloor staple, these iconic boomer hits symbolize that generation's finest music.
Read MoreFlorida gave us this gift of a guitarist and songwriter in 1950, and he had some early help with his guitar playing from Don Felder of (future) Eagles fame.
Read MoreBefore the streaming age, album art was another form of artistic expression, and students were particularly fond of hanging posters of these iconic covers.
Read MoreRecording a No. 1. hit before your 18th birthday is a rare feat, but a lot of superstars contributed to the success of this 1998 smash single.
Read MoreNeil Young has never been content to gather moss, continuing to release albums well into the 2020s, but even he has reflected on those he has left behind.
Read MoreFew songs define pop history as much as these songs by Blondie, David Bowie, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, and Queen. Here's how they made an impact.
Read MoreThis '70s band with a big name never made it big commercially, but they helped define power pop by influencing many later acts like R.E.M. and Wilco.
Read MoreIn 1961, a group of high schoolers wrangled an audition with the fledgling Motown label, and their postal-themed song was a hit with the emerging youth market.
Read MoreThanks to heavy-handed crowd control and a quick-thinking photographer, the Clash's Paul Simonon unwittingly became an iconic classic rock album cover.
Read MoreThere are a lot of choices to make when you're buying your first acoustic or electronic drum kit, but we're here to demystify the process.
Read MoreCombining giant helpings of talent and ego in one band is usually a short-lived affair, yet these rock supergroups managed to stay together for decades.
Read MoreArtists like Minnie Riperton, Queen, the Isley Brothers, War, and Van McCoy all had big pop hits in 1975 that defined the year. Here's a look.
Read MoreForget the ASMR videos the kids recommend; all a boomer needs to drift off to the land of nod are these tunes from the likes of Neil Young and Anne Murray.
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