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From Rush to AC/DC, these were the hits that teens were playing in the '70s, yet their creators never attended their own high school graduation party.
Read MoreWritten for a poignant scene in a 1973 movie, this Bob Dylan classic was given the hard rock treatment by Guns N' Roses years later, making it a modern earworm.
Read MoreThis song helped Cat Stevens transform himself from a '60s British pop star to one of the most impactful singer-songwriters of the 1970s.
Read MoreNo one noticed this folk-country song from Bob Dylan's "John Wesley Harding" -- until another artist covered it and turned into a psychedelic-rock masterpiece.
Read MoreIn 1986, Peter Gabriel released both his biggest-ever hit, "Sledgehammer," and "In Your Eyes," which would become one of the decade's most iconic love songs.
Read MoreWhether it's a virtuoso guitar instrumental or a duet with an ailing legend, the bond between these musician parents and children shone in their collaborations.
Read MoreAmong all of John Denver's music, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" became his signature tune that he'll be forever tied to — but he has other great tunes.
Read MoreAustralian rockers INXS produced several top 10 hits, but their catalog includes plenty of stellar deep cuts that never got the attention they deserved.
Read MoreThe 1980s were big, bold, and loud, and so was this iconic and much-loved portable party, which we think deserves a modern revival in these insular times.
Read MoreIf only we could unhear Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight" or Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" so we could recapture the magic of that first listen...
Read MoreThere are millions of podcasts out there, and while younger generations are bigger consumers of this type of media, older folks are now tuning in.
Read MoreBarry Manilow's output is extensive, and we think five of his best songs that aren't "Mandy" include "Copacabana," "Looks Like We Made It," and these others.
Read MoreFrom the pioneering use of the fuzz box to shock-rock spine-tinglers, we think these 1962 rock songs sound even fresher today after decades of influence.
Read MoreBy the turn of the '70s, Neil Diamond was riding high, but a new home and a rattling encounter led him to pour his heart out into this most personal of songs.
Read MoreEven at peak success, the pressures of fame, grinding tours, and internal friction drove these rock stars out of bands, but not without second thoughts.
Read MoreThere were some '70s groups that for various reasons — internal tensions, poor sales, lousy representation, exhaustion, drugs, or death — just couldn't last.
Read MoreIn 1968, bands like the Rolling Stones, the Band, and Velvet Underground had different approaches to rock, but their songs from that year sound even cooler now.
Read MoreArtistic differences, ego clashes, and pure individualism caused these wildly successful rock stars to cut the caboose, go solo, and reap the rewards.
Read MoreWhen many Gen Xers were in their formative years, from gangsta rap to almighty grunge, these '90s hits left an indelible mark on that generation's psyche.
Read MoreSome classic rock musicians are incredibly wealthy, while others in the same bands end up with far less. Heres' a look at why some aren't as rich as you think.
Read MoreIn 1972 acts like Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, and Elton John released rock songs that became huge hits. We still love to blast those jams and sing along.
Read MoreIf your life has been accompanied by classic rock songs, you can count on your favorite artists, such as Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin, to memorialize you.
Read MorePractically every music genre has its fair share of love songs, but how does Southern rock stack up? Here are five love songs in this style that still resonate.
Read MoreIn 1986 songs from bands like Fishbone, R.E.M, and Siouxsie and the Banshees brought fresh, creative sounds to audiences. Today the songs are even cooler.
Read MoreThis iconic hit and concert staple by Barry Manilow may heavily imply that it was all his own work, but he had more than a helping hand from a Beach Boy.
Read MoreIn 1993, Stephen Hawking narrated a British Telecom commercial so moving it inspired Pink Floyd's David Gilmour to write two songs.
Read MoreWith driving guitars, powerful vocals, and lyrics that nod to rebellion and discontent, these '60s songs are what we mean when we talk about classic rock.
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