The Former Studio Janitor Behind Some Of The Most Iconic '90s Hits
He had to clean toilets, but he also got to spend time learning at the studio where he worked as a janitor. Here's how that job shaped Trent Reznor's '90s hits.
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The 5 Best Rock Albums Of 1970
The 1960s were one of the most explosively creative decades in music history, but the albums that kicked off the decade that followed were hardly slouches.
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The 1966 Drum Solo That Made Cream's Ginger Baker A Rock Legend
The last track of rock supergroup Cream's debut album was a trailblazer for future rock drummers, with Ginger Baker ripping a virtuoso extended drum solo.
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5 Prog Rock Bands Who Went Mainstream With A Pop Hit
No matter how many times prog rock is left for dead and then brought back to life, it always manages to score some hits along the way.
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The No. 1 Song On August 5, 1981 Sounds Even More Wistful Today
Coinciding with the launch of MTV in August 1981 was this lively classic, which became an anthem for those with a crush on someone already spoken for.
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Quote Of The Day By Zakk Wylde: 'I Just Always Think It's Funny When People Ask Me ...'
Zakk Wylde played with Ozzy Osbourne for years, along with fronting bands Pride & Glory and Black Label Society, and he says it's still important to practice.
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5 Sheryl Crow Songs That Prove She Belongs Among Rock's Greats
There's a timeless, pan-rock quality to Sheryl Crow's music, one that crosses genres, generations, and listeners' backgrounds to lift her into rock's pantheon.
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5 Classic Rock Hits With No Known Authors
There are a few well-known classic rock hits whose origins will probably forever be unclear — they have no definitively known songwriter.
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How Long Should Guitar Picks Last?
Guitar picks offer finer control and prevent calluses, but their lifespan depends heavily on the material used, as well as how hard and often you shred.
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5 Music Videos From The '80s Every Classic Rock Fan Should Watch
From Genesis' innovative "Land of Confusion" to Alice Cooper's seedy "Poison," these five videos offer a snapshot of rock 'n' roll in the 1980s.
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What Ringo Starr's Former Bandmates Have To Say About Him
Ringo Starr has continued to prove his legendary status even after the Beatles broke up, and his former bandmates have a lot to say about him.
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10 Vinyls Every '60s Music Buff Should Already Own
If you're a '60s music buff, these albums by bands like the Beatles, The Band, Leonard Cohen, Otis Redding, and Bob Dylan should already be in your collection.
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In 1968 B.J. Thomas Released This Love Song — 6 Years Later, Blue Swede Made It A No. 1 Hit
It took six years and recordings by three different artists to shape this song into the feel-good soundtrack staple we know today.
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The No. 1 Song On August 4, 1980 Sounds Even More Magical Today
Out of the flop film "Xanadu" came a spark of magic in the form of this dreamy hit, which miraculously spent four weeks at No. 1 in the summer of 1980.
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Quote Of The Day By David Gilmour: 'Our Music ... Will Be Forgotten ...'
Today's quote from Pink Floyd's legendary guitarist reminds us about the fleeting nature of even of our greatest accomplishments.
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4 Power Ballads That Flopped At Home But Became A Smash Overseas
Playing to the home crowd isn't always a winner. From Jennifer Rush to Ozzy Osbourne, the best audiences for their power ballads were to be found abroad.
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5 Surf Pop Songs That Whisk Boomers Back To The Perfect Beach Day
Surf rock is one of rock 'n' roll's earliest popular sub-genres, and listening to any one of these will surely take you back to those 1960s California beaches.
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Rock Bands With The Most Billboard Hits Of The '70s
The 1970s were the heyday of classic rock, when many bands released their most iconic albums. None achieved the chart success that these ones did though.
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5 Nearly Perfect Bruce Springsteen Songs That Belong On Every Classic Rock Fan's Playlist
Bruce Springsteen is one of the foremost poets of classic rock, crafting songs that speak to his complicated love for his country and its people.
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Happy Accidents That Brought These One-Hit Wonders Back To Life
The shelf-life of a one-hit wonder can vary dramatically, based on a variety of circumstances, and sometimes that means it can become a hit all over again.
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The No. 1 Song On August 3, 1979 Sounds Even More Funky Today
The Queen of Disco, Donna Summer, held the No. 1 spot on Billboard with this song on August 3, 1979. Nearly five decades later, the song is even more funky.
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Quote Of The Day By Stevie Wonder: 'There Should Be Nowhere That We Can't Go ...'
Stevie Wonder was a young musical prodigy who, after building an extraordinary legacy, has used his global influence to promote accessibility for all.
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5 Covers Of Bruce Springsteen Songs That Perfectly Capture The Angst Of The Originals
Bruce Springsteen's body of work has masterfully crossed many genres for decades and counting, so it's no surprise that so many have covered him.
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4 Best Bee Gees Songs That Prove They Were More Than A Disco Band
Think Bee Gees and you likely think disco, but from their early days as Beatles wannabes through their pre-disco experimentation, they had far more to offer.
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The Bruce Springsteen All-Time Classic That Was Never Even Released As A Single
One of Bruce Springsteen's most popular songs from "Born to Run" was never a single and never a hit song. Today, it's considered one of his best tracks.
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The Famed 1977 Classic Rock Drum Solo Steve Gadd Forgot He Even Recorded
Session musician Steve Gadd played drums on countless songs in 1977 alone, so he can be forgiven for forgetting an epic solo on one of soft rock's defining LPs.
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5 Iconic Guitars Every Classic Rock Fan Should Instantly Recognize
From the intimidating-looking Gibson EDS-1275 to the storied 1957 Fender Stratocaster, these guitars are just as iconic as the rock legends who've played them.
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5 Popular Love Songs From The '70s That Have Nothing To Do With Love
They're mixtape and wedding reception favorites, but these seemingly romantic '70s songs by the likes of Dolly Parton and Joe Cocker are not what they seem.
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The 5 Best Songs With Epic Drum Solos At The Beginning
When drum solos fall short, they become meandering, pointless bathroom breaks. With so much at stake, it becomes all the gutsier to put a drum solo out front.
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The No. 1 Song On August 2, 1978 Sounds Even More Sultry Today
The Rolling Stones are some of the architects of rock 'n' roll, but they dipped their toes into disco to create this sultry song that hit No. 1 in August 1978.
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