The 5 Best Bass Soloists Funk Music Ever Had
From a pioneer of slap style to an industry heavyweight who backed James Brown, we've chosen those master bassists whose solos lifted funk music the highest.
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Best Live Albums Unearthed Years After The Concerts
Unearthed concert recordings are a fun surprise, and these live concerts from the Rolling Stones, Linda Ronstadt, Prince and these others are some of the best.
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The Greatest Self-Taught Pianists In Rock History
Some of rock's most iconic pianists were largely self taught. Here are the artists that helped shape history with their distinctive instrumental styles.
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The Forgotten Bubblegum Pop Group That Had More Hits Than You Remember
When largely studio-based bubblegum acts took off in the late '60s, they could be hit machines, as was the case for this long-forgotten candy-themed group.
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The 5 Best Duets In Country Rock History
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Born 75 Years Ago Today In Indiana, He Turned His Small-Town Roots Into A String Of '80s Hits
This roots rocker from Indiana had dozens of hits in the '80s, including "Hurts So Good," "Small Town," and "Pink Houses." He was born 75 years ago today.
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Not Edison Lighthouse, Not White Plains: Tony Burrows' Other Group That Time Forgot
In the 1970s, Tony Burrows was the power behind the throne for several whimsical hits, and was again consigned to the studio for this bubblegum group.
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1985 Pop No. 1, Long-Mistaken As A Prince Performance, Hit The Top 41 Years Ago Today
In the mid-80s, a six-piece Michigan group released an infectiously funky song about romantic jealousy, which was helped to No. 1 by a similarity to Prince.
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Quote Of The Day By George Harrison: 'It Might Have Been Fun For Everybody Else ...'
As a member of the Beatles, George Harrison had a very different perspective when it came to the Beatlemania that swept the world in the 1960s.
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The Greatest Self-Taught Sax Players In Rock History
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The 5 Most Romantic Duets Of The '70s
Love was definitely in the air in the '70s. These five romantic duets capture the magic of love through vocal chemistry that tugs at the heart strings.
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The Best Amp And Pedal Setups For Electric Guitar Beginners
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The 5 Best Funk Solos We Wish We Could Hear For The First Time Again
Funk solos by Ernie Isley, Prince, Jimi Hendrix, John Frusciante, and Eddie Hazel are so good you wish you could hear them again for the first time.
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The Band That Time Forgot Featured Several Future Rock Stars
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The Best Soft Rock Hits That Still Get Boomers In Their Dancing Shoes
Some soft rock hits call boomers to the dancefloor like a siren's song. Let's look back at fond memories of youthful nights getting your groove on.
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Album Cover Details That Could Make Your Records Worth More Than You Think
Album covers with errors or that were recalled for certain details, like "Diamond Dogs" and "Some Girls," are worth more than you may realize.
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5 Classic Albums That Define The Kinks' Rock Legacy
Riding the wave of the British Invasion, the Kinks were trailblazers for multiple genres and artists, and these acclaimed albums encapsulate their iconic sound.
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1977 Disco No. 1, Which Outperformed The John Williams Original, Topped The Charts 49 Years Ago Today
It takes talent to listen to a John Williams score and think, "I can do better." And as far as the charts were concerned, Meco Monardo did exactly that in 1977.
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Quote Of The Day By Mick Jagger: 'I've Spent A Lot Of Time In ...'
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The 5 Most Beloved Covers Of '60s Hits
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The 4 Best '70s Duets With Big Age Gaps
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The 5 Longest Bass Solos In Rock History
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Is Steely Dan Really Yacht Rock? The Debate Rages On
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Not The Faces, Not The Jeff Beck Group: Rod Stewart's Band That Time Forgot
Before Rod Stewart launched into rock superstardom, he was a vocalist for a short-lived band that wasn't able to release a single, let alone an album.
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5 Songs That Prove 1982 Was The Best Year For Funk
In 1982, artists were really bringing the funk. Here are our favorite five funk hits from a landmark year full of inventive sounds and irresistible grooves.
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From obvious advice that most people ignore to more unconventional suggestions, these pearls of wisdom come from rock history's self-taught guitar heroes.
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Classic Rock Artists Whose One Big Hit Was Actually A Cover
From Jimi Hendrix to Janis Joplin, these classic rock legends only scored one major hit, and they were covering another artist's song.
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1975 No. 1, Featuring Backing Vocals From Elton John, Jumped To The Top Of The Charts 51 Years Ago Today
In the mid-'70s, Neil Sedaka was enjoying a resurgence of popularity, and an assist from Elton John with some unexpected airplay drove this hit to No. 1.
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