5 Rock Musicians Who Experimented With '70s Country — And Nailed It
Country and rock have been bedfellows since the '50s, but these '70s artists, from Jerry Garcia to Neil Young, blended the genres to create pure magic.
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5 Barry Manilow Songs That Prove 1978 Was The Best Year Of His Career
Thanks 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.
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5 Classic Rock Songs Boomers Would Rather Forget
Even though the best of boomer music earns them bragging rights over other generations, the worst of it is annoying, overplayed, overrated, and best forgotten.
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James Taylor And Carly Simon's 1977 Live Duet Of You Can Close Your Eyes Is A Time-Stopper
The acclaimed singer-songwriters were married when they recorded this famous version of Taylor's 1971 classic at their home In Martha's Vineyard.
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Iconic Moments That Changed Rock History Forever
Over the course of rock history, certain individuals and their acts stand out as the most important ones that created and defined the genre.
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The Eagles Dominated The '70s With Ease — These 5 No. 1 Hits Are Proof
Blending country and rock with soulful harmonies, the Eagles racked up an enviable string of five No. 1 hits, spanning from 1975 to 1979.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From 1973 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Summer For Music
There's plenty to like about classic rock from 1973, but that summer was truly legendary, with Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, and others turning up the heat.
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5 Neil Young Songs Only True Fans Will Appreciate
Dig through Neil Young albums ranging from 1973 to 2012 and beyond, and you'll find decades of songs that will always beguile and blow fans' minds.
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The 5 Best Classic Rock Album Covers Of The '70s
Classic rock cover albums often became part of the overall experience — to the point that the designs of album covers themselves emerging an art form.
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5 Hit Songs That Prove 1979 Was The Decade's Best Year For New Wave Music
Some of new wave's best hits, including Blondie's "Heart of Glass," the Police's "Message in a Bottle," and Gary Numan's "Cars" came out of 1979.
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James Taylor's Hit Love Songs Are The Definition Of Timeless
Though 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.
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This '70s Jingle From Barry Manilow Has One Of The Grooviest Lines In Commercial History
Barry Manilow was responsible for some classic jingles in the 1970s, including a soda commercial tune that summed up the Me Generation in one simple line.
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4 Flop Musicians From The '70s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
Younger generations have uncovered some undoubtedly talented singers and songwriters from the '70s that are reaching new successes in the 2020s.
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The 5 Most Underrated Soft Rock Songs Of The '70s
There's a lot to love in '70s music, and though some of the tracks found reasonable success, there are a few that deserve just a bit more.
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5 Hit Songs That Prove 1977 Was The Decade's Greatest Year For Women In Rock
Women in rock had a pivotal year in 1977, with artists like Heart, Fleetwood Mac, and Linda Ronstadt singing powerhouse songs that dominated the charts.
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5 Rock Songs That Took These Movie Trailers To A Whole New Level
The song or piece of orchestration underneath a trailer's action sets its tone, establishes its pace, and has the power to elevate the clip to instant virality.
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Tours That Destroyed Iconic Rock Bands
There have been tours that were responsible for the destruction of many groups, whether it be due to the internal tensions boiling over or a real-life tragedy.
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1977 Changed Rock Forever — Elvis's Death Was Only One Part
1977 was a pivotal year for rock in many ways, from the death of Elvis and other bands' ends, to the rise of new iconic albums and influential bands.
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Rock Legends With Zero No. 1 Hits
During 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.
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The Osmonds Released A Hard Rock Song In 1972 That Shreds Their Sunshine Pop Image
This unexpected hit single from the Osmonds, featuring environmentalist lyrics by Alan Osmond, was an early step in the evolution of heavy metal.
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5 Little-Known Facts About Neil Diamond's Connection To Elvis Presley
Neil Diamond and Elvis Presley enjoyed and respected each other's music, and their proverbial paths sometimes crossed outside of any music industry obligation.
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5 Rock Musicians Who Tried '70s Disco — With Mixed Results
Disco was so hot in the 1970s that even rock stars emulated it — with mixed results. Here's our take on Rod Stewart, Blondie, and others' attempts at disco.
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Elvis Presley's 1970 Cover Of Sweet Caroline Is Too Good To Be This Under The Radar
You'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.
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This 1976 Song By Bob Dylan Is His Most Personal By Far
Bob Dylan's catalogue is full of songs that tell stories or offer insight, but in 1976 he broke from the norm when he wrote a very personal song to his wife.
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5 Friendships In Rock 'N' Roll History That Stood The Test Of Time
In some rare cases, musicians have managed to ascend to the pantheon of rock music greats and stay there — and some have even stayed friends.
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5 Neil Diamond Songs That Prove 1970 Was The Best Year Of His Career
In 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").
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5 Classic Rock Songs Every Divorced Boomer's Playlist Needs
For any boomers dealing with divorce, the change can come with some major silver linings, and one of the best is total control of the music you play.
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