A "greatest hits" album is one of the easiest ways to capitalize on the prior success of an artist, and Columbia Records created this concept with a smash.
Read MoreIt's easy to accrue a collection of guitar picks from shows and events, and there are plenty of cool, fun ways to put this memorabilia on display.
Read MoreSome of the most iconic musicians in history had to put in years of work to make it big, including one of the best-selling artists in the 1970s.
Read MoreFeaturing vocals from Motown superstars like Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, and Lionel Richie, these songs are among the label's most romantic, silky-smooth duets.
Read MoreNothing succeeds like success (or excess, depending), so it's no surprise that a monster hit like 1962's "Monster Mash" spawned more than a few follow-ups.
Read MoreYou've done your homework and selected the perfect record player for your home and budget, but do you know how to clean it so it always sounds great?
Read MoreIn 1965, future guitar legend Jeff Beck was playing for the Yardbirds, and his onstage experiments in the U.K. would revolutionize rock 'n' roll.
Read MoreThe origins of this operatic 1983 pop hit stretch all the way back to "Nosferatu," a 1922 silent horror classic that was in turn inspired by "Dracula."
Read MorePop and country-rock superstar Linda Ronstadt voiced some strong opinions about who is most likely to work hard and contribute meaningfully to society.
Read MoreIf you're ready to splash out on a hi-fi system but don't know your pre-amps from your receivers, these are the components needed for many years of musical joy.
Read MoreFrom Karen Carpenter to Celine Dion, these soft rock singers are known for beautiful voices that helped produce some of the genre's biggest hits.
Read MoreHere are five classic drum solos that not only pack a major punch, but make us wish we could experience hearing them for the first time again.
Read MoreOstensibly a story of growing up and unrealized dreams, John Cougar's, aka John Mellencamp, sole No. 1 hit from 1982 was a frustrating piece to get just right.
Read MoreJohn Bonham is regarded as one of the most important drummers in rock history, though he admitted that mistakes can happen when you are pushing boundaries.
Read MoreIn 1970, Sly Stone & the Family Stone released a funk classic, but it was bassist Larry Graham's pioneering technique that became a staple for future artists.
Read MoreThe Davies brothers tend to eclipse the other members of the Kinks, which does a disservice to the talented musicians who once shared a stage with the band.
Read MoreThe friendship between guitar legends Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix was such that Clapton intended to give Hendrix a special gift; however, he was too late.
Read MoreThe genius of this jazz pianist, who was born 109 years ago in 1917, was not always well understood, but today he is revered for his unusual playing style.
Read MoreVan Halen helped define '80s hard rock, and their frontman Diamond Dave helped kick that off in the '70s. He was born in Indiana 72 years ago today.
Read MoreGene Wilder's romantic comedy is mostly forgotten today, but this Oscar-winning soundtrack cut by Stevie Wonder is an enduring pop classic.
Read MoreThe Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde has spent decades in the music industry, and she's found great success doing things she initially resisted.
Read MoreWhile bubblegum pop and punk may seem worlds apart, bubblegum pop actually helped shape the sound of one of the most iconic punk bands of all time.
Read MoreThere are classic rock records that offered more than great music. Here's a look at some surprising extras tucked inside the sleeves of our favorite albums.
Read MoreThis music icon was born 86 years ago today in England. He started out as an art school student, but his band, the Beatles, would change rock 'n' roll.
Read MoreFrom Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young to Stevie Wonder and more, let's look back at five 1970 albums that rocked the charts with multiple hit singles.
Read MoreThis artist's music defies genre, but she went from being raised on a farm to making history in the U.K. for her artistry. She was born 57 years ago today.
Read MoreThis song had barely been released when an NFL team jumped on it as a way to tout its prowess on the field, fire up its fans, and taunt its opponents.
Read MoreChris Cornell said that when he wasn't on stage singing, he was somewhat of a recluse, and he was grateful to have that connection with his audience.
Read MoreBarry Gibb of the Bee Gees wrote a song in 1986 that brought him a lot of joy, but it was kept on ice for decades. Here's what happened with the track.
Read MoreBubblegum pop perfectly captured the sunny sound of the late ’60s and early ’70s. These four one-hit wonders still hold up so many decades later.
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