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Thanks to a heady mix of nostalgia and long-lasting innovation, these rock 'n' roll tunes from 1959 sound remarkably fresh and recognizable to modern listeners.
Read MoreYou've likely not heard it, but Elvis' 1970 epic live rendition of Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" is shockingly good, and done the way only the King could do.
Read MoreIn some rare cases, musicians have managed to ascend to the pantheon of rock music greats and stay there — and some have even stayed friends.
Read MoreFrom the Surfaris' surf-rock standard "Wipeout" to the Beatles' "Money (That's What I Want)," these rock 'n' roll classics have only gotten better with age.
Read MoreIn the '70s and '80s, soft rock was mostly reviled by the youth, but today's younger generation has embraced these five soft rock songs once considered flops.
Read MoreIn 1961, rock 'n' roll was still in its infancy, but songs from artists like Jerry Lee Lewis, Dick and Dee Dee, and Ann-Margret sound even cooler now.
Read MoreSome songs just have it, whether "it" means infectious riffs, impressive lead guitar work, boundary-pushing experimentation, or all of the above.
Read MoreFlop songs from alternative bands like the Pixies, Smashing Pumpkins, and Neutral Milk Hotel didn't get much acclaim, but younger generations today are fans.
Read MoreHardly anyone talks about these hits from Donovan, Climax Blues Band, Focus, Sonny and Cher, or David Bowie, but they were defining in the classic rock era.
Read MoreThe '70s was a great time to become a rock star, and as part of acts like the Rolling Stones and Yes, these artists achieved it. But then, they gave it all up.
Read MoreWhether they were Buddy Holly covers, Beatles collaborations, or reimagining of old folk music, these rock songs from 1964 have become timeless classics.
Read MoreFrom solo aspirations to creative differences and even political spats, these rock stars turned on their bandmates and ended up leaving their fans distraught.
Read MoreEven some of the biggest names in rock music flopped in the charts in 1960, but we've got a soft spot for their iconic, toe-tapping chart failures.
Read MoreWhile rock heroes need their fans, they also aren't necessarily always happy with fan behavior. These artists aren't afraid to call fans out.
Read MoreFrom future blues-rock superstars to heavy-metal virtuosos, these rock bands saw talented guitarists leave for greener pastures, and sometimes more than once.
Read MoreOne of the biggest hits of 1984 was this conflicted and unique love song that held the top spot on the charts for an impressively long time.
Read MoreSometimes, albums reward listeners with a cinematic climax — a closer on which the artist goes all out and rounds things off with a sense of occasion.
Read MoreEven with efforts to keep rock stars on message, history shows that just a single appearance can decisively alter a band's career trajectory.
Read MoreBeyond his own hits, Neil Sedaka was also a songwriter who proved time and again that he could craft songs that suited other artists perfectly.
Read MoreLoyal classic rock fans who stick with one-hit wonders wind up enjoying deeper cuts that may not have one-hit wonder power, but instead have staying power.
Read MoreThere's always a place in our hearts and turntables for these rock oldies, from one of the earliest swamp rock hits to pre-psychedelic era guitar shredders.
Read MoreSteve Perry made music headlines when he quashed rumors about a reunion with Journey, but he's not the only legendary frontman to turn down a reunion tour.
Read MoreThese tracks failed to hit the charts or were relegated to album deep cuts and never gained the radio play they deserved, but they are true, hidden gems.
Read MoreWhat happens if your biggest hit is a song you hate? Surprisingly, it happens far more often than you might think, as Radiohead and Nirvana can attest to.
Read MoreBefore he was a star, Manilow made a living writing jingles for countless brands. You probably didn't know he did this one, but you totally know the song.
Read MoreOver the years, the popularity of some songs within The Beatles' discography has fluctuated, and some No. 1 hits are no longer topping streaming charts.
Read MoreDuring the classic rock era, there were some amazing 'mistakes' that, instead of detracting from a song, instead gave the tracks some astounding character.
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