Neil Diamond's Hard Pivot To Country In The '90s Was A Bold Risk That Paid Off
Neil 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.
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5 Classic Rock Songs That Take Gen Xers Back To Their First Kiss
These classic love songs from the Cure, Mazzy Star, INXS, Journey, and the Smiths may bring back the nostalgia of a first kiss for gen xers.
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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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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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Bob Dylan Never Had A No. 1 Hit — But His Son Jakob Topped Three Charts At Once In 1997
Bob Dylan may be one of the best-known singer-songwriters of the 20th century, but he's never had a No. 1 song — though his son did.
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The Absolute Worst Concert Performances Of The 1990s
From SNL to Woodstock '99, the '90s were host to some truly questionable performances that were burned into the fabric of music history for the wrong reasons.
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5 '90s Shoegaze Songs We'd Trade The World To Hear Again For The First Time
Enveloping us with a miasma of distorted guitar and melancholy lyrics, the first listen of these shoegaze songs by bands such as Lush will always be the best.
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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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5 Rock Songs From 1991 That Sound Even Cooler Today
In 1991, songs like "Black" and "Jerry Was a Race Car Driver" were great, but over time, those songs and these others have become even cooler.
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5 Flop Love Songs From The '90s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
Though artists like Sade and Lauren Hill had hit love songs in the '90s, they also had some flops, and now, younger generations are claiming them.
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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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5 Rock Songs Every Gen Xer's Road Trip Playlist Needs
Gen Xers invented the mixtape, so road trip playlists are still a priority. They should include rock songs by No Doubt, STP, Sammy Hagar, and these others.
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The Longest Marriages In Rock 'N' Roll History Smash Every Stereotype
Amazingly, some rock stars have historically long marriages, even with the pressures of endless touring, career ups and downs, and the myriad of temptations.
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Rock Bands That Booted Their Managers Once They Became Mega-Successful
The business end of rock 'n' roll can be cutthroat, which is why, time and again, band managers have been canned once their musical acts climbed the summit.
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5 No. 1 Songs From 1995 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Year For Music
The 1990s certainly represented a landmark time for music -- and 1995, in particular, was a standout year, highlighted by hits from Michael Jackson and others.
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5 Flop Songs From The '90s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
Flop songs from alternative bands like the Pixies, Smashing Pumpkins, and Neutral Milk Hotel didn't get much acclaim, but younger generations today are fans.
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Musicians Who Soared To Fame After They Got Divorced
It 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.
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5 Rock Songs From 1990 That Sound Even Cooler Today
1990 was the tail end of the hair metal era, but grunge music had yet to go mainstream. Still, plenty of songs from that year that are even cooler now.
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13 Classic Rock Songs That Were Once Banned From The Radio
In the annals of rock history, there have actually been several songs that received the old heave-ho from censors, only to now be considered classics.
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Rock Bands Who Lost Their Bassists To Mega-Successful Artists
Given the short supply of bass players, it's little wonder that time and again, smaller acts have lost theirs to mega-successful bands or artists.
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5 Nostalgic Songs Every Gen Xer Will Want To Hear At Their 50-Year High School Reunion
Fifty years after high school, you can count on Gen X reunions to be lively affairs, especially if they are bolstered by nostalgic songs that we want to hear.
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Musicians Who Got A Late Start But Still Found Dream-Level Fame
Most musicians hit it big young, but sometimes, success in the business comes later in life — a rare occurrence to be sure, but not unheard of.
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Musicians Who Scored Grammys After Their Bands Kicked Them Out
Some artists who got fired not only achieved success afterward but sometimes equaled or surpassed the success of their original groups, Grammys included.
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What Happened To The Grateful Dead After Jerry Garcia's Death
Deadheads mourned the loss of Jerry Garcia, but that wasn't the end of the band, nor the collection of songs that had become beloved by fans.
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The Meanest Things Your Rock Heroes Have Said About Fans
While rock heroes need their fans, they also aren't necessarily always happy with fan behavior. These artists aren't afraid to call fans out.
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'90s Bands Back In The Spotlight Thanks To Irresistible Nostalgia Trends
From parents' wedding reels to old yearbook photos, nostalgic viral trends carrying iconic '90s tunes have given these bands a new generation of fans.
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