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Working as a backup singer, helping other musicians realize their dreams and artistic visions, moved some singers into a new level of fame.
Read MoreThe next time you hit an estate sale or a thrift shop, it might pay to look for one of these increasingly rare LPs from Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, and more.
Read MoreJackson Browne wrote a nearly perfect song when he was 16 that many artists have covered, including '70s artists like Gregg Allman, Terry Melcher, and Cher.
Read MoreOne of the Monkees most catchy and enduring songs was written by none other than Neil Diamond. The track was a No. 1 hit for seven weeks in 1966.
Read MoreBob Dylan's song off of his 1997 album "Time Out of Mind" has been covered more than 450 times, including by artists like Garth Brooks and Adele.
Read MoreIn the '60s, rock concerts were new, and participants were still trying to figure them out. The inherent danger and rebelliousness of the genre didn't help.
Read MoreThanks to hits such as "Copacabana (At the Copa)" and "Can't Smile Without You," Barry Manilow was at the height of his soft-rock powers in 1978.
Read MoreNeil Diamond was a pop-rock hitmaker from the '60s to the '80s, but in 1996, he took a risk and made "Tennessee Moon," a country album. The risk paid off.
Read MoreOver the course of rock history, certain individuals and their acts stand out as the most important ones that created and defined the genre.
Read MoreIn 1964 the Beatles had taken the U.S. by storm, reaching an unbelievable milestone that no other band has ever achieved. Here's how they did it.
Read MoreThough they were all first released in the 1970s, James Taylor's explorations and confessions of love feel like they could've been written at any time.
Read MoreWith songs like, "Be My Baby," the Ronettes were one of the most influential groups of the early '60s. To prove it, here's a look at a few more of their songs.
Read MoreIt was never a hit for Cat Stevens himself, but five other artists took his 1965 ballad to the top tier of the charts in Europe and North America.
Read MoreRolling Stone has called it the greatest song of all time, but this timeless Bob Dylan classic never made it to the top of the Billboard chart.
Read More1983 was a pivotal year in rock history, with songs from the Police, Def Leppard, Michael Jackson, and more setting the stage for new trends and subgenres.
Read MoreDuring rock's zenith of cultural and commercial importance in the latter third of the 20th century, some legends failed to gain a No. 1 hit.
Read MoreThis unexpected hit single from the Osmonds, featuring environmentalist lyrics by Alan Osmond, was an early step in the evolution of heavy metal.
Read MoreNeil Diamond and Elvis Presley enjoyed and respected each other's music, and their proverbial paths sometimes crossed outside of any music industry obligation.
Read MoreIn 1970, Neil Diamond climbed the charts with new hits ("Cracklin' Rosie"), re-releases ("Solitary Man"), and covers ("He Ain't Heavy ... He's My Brother").
Read MoreCarly Simon and James Taylor's 1974 hit duet, "Mockingbird" was recorded during a meaningful time in the formerly-married couple's lives. Here's why.
Read MoreArtists like Pat Benatar, Depeche Mode, and Eric Clapton refuse to play certain songs. Here's a look at why they, and others, cut these songs from their shows.
Read MoreIn 1971, a collaboration with a close friend and esteemed songwriter gave James Taylor the chance to reach No. 1, and that bond continued for decades.
Read MoreArt imitates life, and when these famed musicians saw their last days approaching, they poured their remaining energy into these heart-wrenching final albums.
Read MoreStealing a musician away from another band is a cardinal sin of rock, as Ozzy Osbourne, David Bowie, and Dave Grohl all learned the hard way.
Read MoreMusic and romance go hand in hand, and from Fleetwood Mac to the White Stripes, band relationships have inspired some of rock music's greatest ever acts.
Read MoreIt can take years for a musician to reach a state of fame, fortune, and arena-headlining status, and in this time, relationships can come and go.
Read MoreMusicians collaborate for a variety of reasons, but sometimes it falls flat or even upsets fans. Here's a look at some regrettable collabs and their aftermath.
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