The 5 Best Duets In Pop History
The best duets occur when two artists come together to create something greater than themselves, and the ones we've picked certainly do the job.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Summer 1961
The 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.
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These Classic Rock Stars Picked Their Own Funeral Songs — What The Choices Reveal About Them
It'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.
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'60s Rock Icons That Tarnished Their Own Legacy
These rock stars were seemingly untouchable legends in the 1960s. However, they have all since tarnished their own image with their own mistakes.
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The Wildest Album Packaging Gimmicks That Cost Too Much To Last
Before the cost caught up to them, these albums had some pretty wild packaging gimmicks. Unfortunately, none of these designs could realistically last.
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5 Bruce Springsteen Songs That We'd Unfortunately Rather Forget
Bruce 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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5 British Rock Greats From The '60s And '70s That Never Made It Big In America
The British Invasion swept many bands across the pond from the mid-60s, but despite dominating the charts at home, bands such as Status Quo were left behind.
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4 Musicians Who Battled Extreme Weather — And Made Music History
When the weather turned bad for outdoor concerts, Prince, Neil Young, U2, and the Rolling Stones followed the rule that the show must go on.
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This Evocative 1988 Rock No. 1, Built From A Nearly-Scrapped Slash Riff, Topped The Charts 38 Years Ago Today
Guns N' Roses scored their first and only No. 1 hit with a song built on a guitar riff Slash came up with on the fly and didn't take seriously.
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Quote Of The Day By Prince: 'Don't Ask Me About ...'
Prince was an enigma; a unique talent who never conformed to expectations, and he didn't want to be asked his opinion on popular new acts, either.
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The 5 Best Bee Gees Songs For A Road Trip
Turn your next drive into a disco party with five of the best Bee Gees songs for a road trip. Crank up the volume, and let the good times roll!
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These Songs Prove 1978 Was The Decade's Best Year For Movie Soundtracks
Many movie soundtracks have come and gone, but the ones from 1978 have really stood the test of time as the decade's best year for movie soundtracks.
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The 8 Most Valuable Classic Rock Vinyls From The '70s
From rare Japanese releases to limited one-off pressings, these '70s classic rock vinyls will top any collection and put a serious dent in your bank balance.
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The 1967 Guitar Solo That Changed Rock History Forever
There has never been a guitar player like Jimi Hendrix, and this 1967 guitar solo from his debut album influenced future musicians and changed rock history.
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7 Rare, Collectible Cassette Tapes That Are Actually Worth Your Money
With cassettes enjoying a revival, here are a few vintage tapes by Metallica, Eazy-E, Radiohead, and more that actually justify their lofty asking prices.
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The 5 Best Songs With Epic Bass Solos At The Beginning
If a song kicks off with an epic bass solo, you know the rest is going to be good. Here's a look at such songs by bands like Metallica and Avenged Sevenfold.
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The 4 Best Folk Rock Supergroups Of The '70s
As folk rock continued its ascendancy in the '70s, luminaries such as Stephen Stills and Noel Redding coalesced into these highly influential supergroups.
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The Voice Behind Chicago's Biggest Ballads Was Born 82 Years Ago Today
The singer of Chicago's "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" and "If You Leave Me Now" turns 82 this year. Here's a look at the Peter Cetera's time with the band.
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5 Vinyl Record Player Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Favorite Albums
It doesn't matter how carefully you handle or store your vinyl if you're forgetting to balance your tonearm or using a worn-out stylus.
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This Emotional 1987 Pop No. 1, Initially Turned Down By Barbra Streisand, Topped The Charts 39 Years Ago Today
Thanks to powerful performances by a superstar and a relatively unknown singer-songwriter, this 1987 duet has lost none of its romantic power over the decades.
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Quote Of The Day By Bob Marley: 'Now Is The Time When You Have To ...'
Bob Marley was a man with a message, and in 1975, he said, "Now is the time when you have to get conscious." Here's a look at what he meant.
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Some Of The Longest Rock Encores In Music History, Ranked By Number Of Songs
These artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, and the Cure, topped off already-impressive concerts with astonishingly long encores.
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Famous Frontmen Who Say They Won't Reunite With Their Classic '80s Bands
It's safe to say that '80s bands such as R.E.M. and Talking Heads could rake it in with a reunion, but these former frontmen have given a hard no to joining in.
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10 Folk Rock Vinyls That Are Actually Worth Your Money
Folk rock vinyls from Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Buffalo Springfield and these others have all stood the test of time and are well worth the money.
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5 ZZ Top Songs That Prove 1983 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
Sporting their iconic beards, shades, and a bright red hot rod, the Texas band ZZ Top roared into 1983 with a new sound and never looked back -- but we will.
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The 5 Longest No. 1 Album Streaks In Classic Rock Music History
Classic rock albums from the Monkees, Fleetwood Mac, the Beatles, and Pink Floyd spent the longest time at No. 1 in rock history. Here are their record numbers.
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The 5 Best Soft Rock Solos Of The '80s
From Neal Schon's blistering guitar outro in "Faithfully" to Bruce Hornsby's iconic piano break in "The Way It Is," here are the decade's best soft rock solos.
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Born 95 Years Ago Today In The Lone Star State, He Was One Of Country Music's Greatest Voices
In the early 1930s, Saratoga, Texas, produced an influential legend who holds the record for the most songs on the U.S. country music chart, and deservedly so.
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Classic '50s Albums On Vinyl That Are Actually Worth Your Money
From albums that heralded the birth of rock 'n' roll to peak modal jazz, these essential '50s vinyls capture the transitional spirit of that long-ago era.
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This Cinematic 1986 Pop No. 1, Partially Written By A Mechanic, Hit The Top Of The Charts 40 Years Ago Today
The No. 1 song on September 12, 1986, was a love ballad written for the movie "Top Gun." Performed by the band Berlin, the song sounds even more amorous today.
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