Inspired by a serial killer and rewritten for the film "Flashdance," this energetic late-summer of 1983 hit will evoke memories of neon legwarmers and gym gear.
Read MoreBruce Springsteen has always advocated for the best version of the U.S, and in the year after 9/11, he said that despite the "horrors," there is always hope.
Read MoreThese four classic songs found new life through unforgettable cover renditions that became even more famous than the artists’ original versions.
Read MoreRock fans understand that some of the longer songs from the '60s were totally worth the runtime, including "The End," "Voodoo Chile," and "Hey Jude."
Read MoreFolk rock evolved from folk music, but took it even further with songs like "Mr. Tamborine Man" and "Like a Rolling Stone," which were ahead of their time.
Read MoreRobin Williams was a profoundly talented individual, with comic performances on TV, stage, and film, as well as serious roles. And don't forget about music.
Read MoreFolk music has deep roots and greatly influences modern music, so it's no surprise that artists keep breathing new life into folk-rock classics in 2026.
Read MoreAll of Creedence Clearwater Revival's seven albums fall within a mere four years, from 1968 to their official breakup in 1972, but one year was their best ever.
Read MoreAstrology goes a lot deeper than just the day you were born, and we've dug deep for the rock album that most represents each zodiac sign.
Read MoreYou probably saw Paul and Paula's "Hey Paula" coming, but our other picks for best bubblegum pop duets of the 1960s might surprise you.
Read MoreThis apocryphal legend of a hammer-wielding working-class champion has since been retold by numerous rock stars, from Johnny Cash to Bruce Springsteen.
Read MoreDone messed up and trying to find the words to say sorry? This late-summer hit from 1982 by a newly revitalized band offers both comfort and inspiration.
Read MoreJohn Mellencamp truly hit the big time in 1982, but he eventually soured on pop music, wanting to challenge himself more as an artist and musician.
Read MoreWhile the Beatles' discography might seem without flaw, not everything they have touched is a must-listen — yes, even the White Album is not immune to this.
Read MoreClassic rock hits like "The Boys Are Back in Town" and "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" are still great for getting boomers out on the dance floor.
Read MoreWith roots stretching back centuries and into Appalachia, numerous artists such as Johnny Cash have given their own spin to this haunting folk gospel song.
Read MoreFrom punk to blues to folk rock, here are five stunning duets from female team-ups such as Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez and Bonnie Raitt and Ruth Brown.
Read MoreYou might not know it, but a wide range of Christian musical traditions have shown up in an equally wide range of "secular" rock songs, often covertly.
Read MoreClassic rock artists like the Beatles, Three Dog Night, Joan Jett, and these others had No. 1 songs for some of the longest streaks in rock history.
Read MoreSome great guitarists have learned to craft licks that are catchy, serve the song, and even act as one of its highlights without overstaying its welcome.
Read MoreIn 1955, a musician would share a Lubbock, Texas, stage with Elvis Presley and burn so bright for four years that rock 'n' roll would never be the same again.
Read MoreSome of the best duets of the 1970s include well-known solo female artists, such as Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt, and the results are spellbinding.
Read MorePowered by an extremely funky and confident bass line and guitar riff, this 1978 Billboard smash will still get people dancing today.
Read MoreElvis' story — the triumphs and tragedies of a poor kid becoming the biggest of stars, only to be swept away by it all — is the story of how rock 'n' roll.
Read More1981 saw the release of Journey's seventh studio album, "Escape," which gave us timeless hits such as "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Open Arms."
Read MoreIn the fall of 1977, hits like "You Light Up My Life," "Boogie Nights," "Keep It Comin' Love," and "Strawberry Letter 23" dominated the airwaves.
Read MoreThe Runaways, Cheap Trick, Sparks, and more all recorded singles that were far more popular in Japan or Europe than they were here in America.
Read MoreThe Bee Gees are heavily associated with those intricate harmonies, but they also have some stellar instrumental breaks across their discography.
Read MoreNo art form gets us in our feelings more than music, and the emotional breakdowns in songs like Pearl Jam's "Black" and Nazareth's "Love Hurts" still hit hard.
Read MoreMany folk rock songs are timeless classics, but some that were once hits, like "Master Jack" and "Next Plane to London," seem to have been forgotten over time.
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