The 5 Best Rock Drum Solos Of The '70s
While drum solos were usually displays of technical mastery, the '70s were the time to get loud, which led to some of the best rock drum solos of the decade.
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The Classic Rock Band That Somehow Sounds Much Cooler Today
They've been both revered and sneered at, but this unique classic rock band's songs sound even cooler than they did when they came out in the 1970s.
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9 Rock Bands Who Lost Their Original Singer But Found A Second Life With A New One
Singers in a band typically get a lot of attention, so losing original singers is impactful. However, these rock bands found success with their new singers.
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The No. 1 Song On July 27, 1972 Sounds Even More Tear-Jerking Today
Riding high at No. 1 from the end of July 1972 and through most of August was this maudlin tune, which, despite its emotional lyrics, was entirely fictional.
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Quote Of The Day By Bono: 'I Wish To Begin Again ...'
Bono's experience growing up in Ireland helped shape his worldview. He once said he'd like to be born again on a daily basis. Here's what the U2 frontman meant.
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Popular Songs Everyone Knows That Never Became Billboard Hits
These songs by the Doors, David Bowie, and more are uncontested classics today, but they didn't make it to the Billboard Hot 100 when they were first released.
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Not God Only Knows, Not Wouldn't It Be Nice — Brian Wilson's Favorite Song Is An Energetic Pop Anthem
California is a core theme of the Beach Boys' music, and Brian Wilson considers this celebration of The Golden State to be the finest of the band's creations.
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These Classic Rock Legends Started Out As Cover Bands
Classic rock legends like Van Halen and the Rolling Stones were once just fledgling bands trying to get gigs, and that required playing lots of covers.
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Should You Store Vinyl Records In Paper Or Plastic?
A vinyl record is typically housed inside two containers, the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve, and you might be wondering the best material for each.
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The Top 10 Hit That Gave Linda Ronstadt Her First No. 1 Was Actually A Cover
Before Linda Ronstadt took it to No. 1, this song had been recorded by soul artists Dee Dee Warwick and Betty Everett and pop outfit the Swinging Blue Jeans.
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The 5 Best Covers Of Classical Music In Rock History
With a back catalogue that would make modern musicians weep, it's no wonder that rock bands turn to classical music for inspiration.
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The No. 1 Song On July 26, 1971 Sounds Even More Comforting Today
On July 26, 1971, the No. 1 song was performed by James Taylor, but written by Carole King. A song for the ages, it still has a comforting effect today.
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Quote Of The Day By Josh Homme: 'Life Is About Moments Hanging In The Air...'
Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age and several other bands has faced many ups and downs in his life, so his quote of the day comes from experience.
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10 Vinyl Records Every Bob Dylan Fan Should Already Own
Vinyl is the medium of choice for true fans of Bob Dylan's catalog, and from his early '60s break-out album to a '90s masterpiece, these are the must-have LPs.
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5 Power Ballads That Were Bigger Than The Bands That Made Them
Power ballads such as "Sister Christian" and "When I See You Smile" ultimately became better known than the bands that recorded them.
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5 Concert Moments Every Classic Rock Fan Wishes They Witnessed
From a spellbinding charity performance to a legendary band's last rooftop live set, these are the events in rock history that fans dream of being there for.
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Blue Öyster Cult Released This Hit In 1975 — 25 Years Later, One TV Moment Brought It Back To Life
Some "SNL" skits become cultural touchstones, including the one that brought Blue Öyster Cult's 1975 hit back to life with its emphasis on "more cowbell."
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The 5 Easiest Bob Dylan Songs To Learn On Guitar
Bob Dylan's lyrics are generally easy to understand, and his songs are singable and easy to follow, which makes them perfect for beginner guitar players.
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The No. 1 Song On July 25, 1970 Sounds Even More Heartfelt Today
This classic '70s sibling act took a failed romantic Burt Bacharach song and turned it into their big breakout hit, hitting No. 1 in the summer of 1970.
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Quote Of The Day By Joan Baez: 'I Have Hope In People ...'
Joan Baez has long participated in public protests and expressed opposition to war and support for social causes, characterizing her attitude as "realism."
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10 Essentials Every Beginner Guitar Player Should Already Own
Even the freshest of beginners will notice the improvements of versatility, convenience, and overall quality of life that these guitar essentials offer.
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The No. 1 Song On July 24, 1969 Sounds Even More Prophetic Today
A song about the trajectory of humankind from one-hit-wonders Zager and Evans hit No. 1 on July 24, 1969, and today, it seems even more prophetic.
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Quote Of The Day By Carole King: 'I Think It Takes More Courage To Do Things ...'
From a young age, legendary singer-songwriter Carole King boldly seized opportunities, and she has kept that drive through her stellar decades-long career.
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This Top 10 Hit From 1972 Fooled Listeners Into Thinking Neil Young Recorded It
It wasn't enough that Neil Young was toppled from the No. 1 spot by this 1972 Top 10 hit, his fans and even his own dad incorrectly thought it was his song.
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The No. 1 Song On July 23, 1968 Sounds Even More Free-Spirited Today
Just short of his 30th birthday, a kid who grew up under the racist apartheid regime had reached the top of the charts in America.
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Quote Of The Day By Iggy Pop: 'I Excel At Staring Into Space...'
As a singer for the Stooges and over the decades-long solo career that followed, Iggy Pop gained a reputation for raucous performances and in-your-face lyrics.
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3 Songs You Didn't Know Paul Simon Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
Paul Simon, like many songwriters, shared some of his songs so other artists could over them. Here are three famous musicians who had hits with his songs.
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The No. 1 Song On July 22, 1967 Sounds Even Groovier Today
This song by the Association hit No. 1 on July 22,1 967. Written in about 20 minutes by Ruthannn Friedman, today it's sounds even groovier.
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Quote Of The Day By Robert Plant: 'Don't Be Hard On Yourself...'
Possessing an insatiable love for the blues and music, Robert Plant's voice found its kin when Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones saw him sing.
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5 Classic Albums That Define Heartland Rock
Heartland rock has a strong core made from a respect for the common human experience and the power people have to uplift each other.
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