After rapturous concert receptions, Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs released a song that eventually topped the charts in 1963 and later became a novelty cover.
Read MoreOne of the greatest frontmen of all time, Freddie Mercury was aware of the pitfalls of his volatile nature, yet channeled it into a stellar musical career.
Read MoreCombining the talents of Gram Parsons with tunes penned by Bob Dylan, an LA-based band known for their twangy country music turned heads by incorporating rock.
Read MoreIs rock 'n' roll dead? Not quite — it's far from rotting in the grave. As a matter of fact, the best-selling artist of all time remains a rock band.
Read MoreIn 1970, the Jackson 5 made history when they sent their first four singles, including "I Want You Back" and "ABC," to the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
Read MoreHe played bass for the Rolling Stones for three decades before leaving and pursuing other interests, including his own blues band. He's 90 years old today.
Read MoreMost people alive in the U.S. today associate this popular song, which was inspired by Boris Karloff and went to No. 1 64 years ago today, with Halloween.
Read MoreDespite being a heartthrob to millions, George Michael's inner confidence took decades to grow past the harsh criticism he'd heard during his childhood.
Read MoreNot every supergroup of the 1960s has enjoyed the lasting legacy of Cream or Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; some of the greats are barely remembered today.
Read MorePlenty of famous musicians take roundabout routes to find success, and one country music star born on October 23 got his start in LA punk clubs.
Read MoreYou've heard these classic '80s songs played endlessly on the radio, on screen, and at parties, but they barely raised a ripple when they were first released.
Read MoreFrom Barbra Streisand in the '60s to Billie Eilish in the 2010s, these are the debut albums that took the world by storm and won a Grammy for album of the year.
Read MoreHaving honed his doo-wop skills on the streets of the Bronx, an artist who gave up his seat on a doomed flight scored a No. 1 hit in 1961 with a scathing tune.
Read MoreGordon Lightfood was music royalty in Canada, but he acknowledged his dedication to his craft was hard on his personal life. Here's what he said.
Read MoreMusic in the '60s came in many styles, and male artists like Sam Cooke, Art Garfunkel, and Leonard Cohen had some of the most beautiful voices.
Read MoreFrom Motörhead's "Ace of Spades" to Dio's "Holy Diver," these classic metal tracks from the 1980s stand as the genre's defining songs of the decade.
Read MoreSome of the best duets that could be classified as yacht rock include songs by Stevie Nicks and Kenny Loggins, and Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald.
Read MoreFrom a 1978 barnstormer to a 2018 soft rock beauty, these are the Toto songs to begin a journey through this highly accomplished band's extensive catalog.
Read MoreRoad trips need the perfect playlist to really capture the vibe of the moment, and these country rock classics will make you feel like you're living in a movie.
Read MoreFrom '60s legends the Sonics to the Boston institution the Lyres, here are five garage bands who earned critical acclaim but never found the fame they deserved.
Read MoreThis album from a little-known British psychedelic folk rock band was ignored when it was first released in 1971 but went on to become a cult favorite.
Read MoreFive of the best one-album pop groups ever include New Radicals, Y Kant Tori Read, Silicon Teens, Buena Vista Social Club, and Forest For Trees.
Read MoreIn 1959, the Italian song "Per Tutta la Vita" bombed at a festival competition, but just one year later, a rising star took it to the No. 1 spot in the U.S.
Read MoreIn 2024, Pink Floyd's David Gilmore admitted he doesn't believe in God or a creator, though the atheist likes the idea of the "spark" of existence.
Read MoreThe quality sound of vinyl can last quite a while, but sometimes your records need cleaning. Luckily, these kits are simple and easy enough for beginners.
Read MoreSteely 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.
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