5 Classic Rock Stars Accused Of Indefensible Bandmate Betrayals
From solo aspirations to creative differences and even political spats, these rock stars turned on their bandmates and ended up leaving their fans distraught.
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5 Chart-Crushing Songs That Deserved To Flop
We aren't sure why these songs from acts like the Beatles and the Bee Gees managed to crack the top spot on the music charts, but they didn't deserve it.
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In 1966, Wild Thing Became A Generation's Garage Rock Anthem — And It Happened By Accident
You know the tune and the lyrics, but "Wild Thing" wasn't written for the Troggs, yet the band managed to stumble into making it an iconic garage rock song.
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Fans Got It So Wrong Blaming These Women For The Breakup Of Their Favorite Rock Bands
When famous rock bands broke up, fans erroneously blamed these woman, ignoring the complex fractures caused by egos, finances, and the pressure of fame.
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5 No. 1 Songs From 1984 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Year For Music
Tina Turner, Prince, and Cyndi Lauper are among the artists who had No. 1 hits in 1984 that helped spin pop and rock music in new directions.
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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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Musicians Who Rescued Their Dying Careers With One Song
Everybody loves a comeback, and every so often, a musical dynamo of the past hits the Top 10 with an fresh hit. Artists like ABBA and Meat Loaf are just two.
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Rockers Who Hate To Play Their No. 1 Hits
From British acts that barnstormed their way to the top of the U.S. charts to America’s piano man, these rockers are sick of playing certain No. 1 hits live.
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4 Classic Rock Flops From 1960 That We Can't Help But Love
Even 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.
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We Bet You've Never Heard These Underrated Neil Diamond Songs
From the original version of a famous reggae hit to his soaring tribute to Martin Luther King, these are the lesser-known Neil Diamond songs you should try.
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'70s Bands Whose Careers Ended Too Soon
There were some '70s groups that for various reasons — internal tensions, poor sales, lousy representation, exhaustion, drugs, or death — just couldn't last.
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Cassette Tape Sales Have Skyrocketed — And '80s-Inspired TV Shows Might Be Why
Thanks to a resurgence in cassette popularity, younger folks can experience music on tape. And TV shows have played a hand in that revival.
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Eric Clapton Re-Recorded This Classic Song For A 1987 Michelob Beer Commercial
You may know "After Midnight" as a popular beer commercial, but its history is older than its 1987 debut — and was written by someone other than Eric Clapton.
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5 Flop Songs From 1978 We Can't Help But Love
These songs by Dire Straits, Van Halen, and other artists weren't well received when they first hit the airwaves, but we think they deserved better.
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5 Rock Songs From 1966 That Sound Even Cooler Today
The Beatles, the Byrds, the Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan are among the artists who released songs in 1966 that have only gotten better with age.
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5 Rock Songs From The '90s That Nail The Feeling Of True Angst
Nothing says "angst" like Alanis Morissette's "Ironic" and Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box" -- unless it's the other three downbeat '90s tunes on this list.
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5 Rock Songs From 1967 That Sound Even Cooler Today
Rock music in 1967 was defined by innovative psychedelic music that influenced the Summer of Love. Some of the songs from that year are just as enjoyable today.
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The Best Classic Rock Concert Encores Of All Time
Concert encores are often the cherry on top of a great concert. Bands like Fleetwood Mac, the Cure, Pink Floyd, and Black Sabbath gave some of the best ever.
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Soft Rock Burned Out With These 5 Songs
Back in the day, soft rock really had a moment, fitting right in with the cheesiness of the '80s. But these five songs were signs of the genres's decline.
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How Barry Manilow's Boring First Job Helped Him Become The Ultimate Icon He Is Today
Everyone has to start somewhere, but Barry Manilow's first dull rung on the career ladder also put him in proximity to the keys to his future success.
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We'll Never Understand How This 1999 Red Hot Chili Peppers Banger Failed To Hit No. 1
The Red Hot Chili Peppers were supremely popular in 1999, yet all those new fans were not enough for one of their best and most iconic songs to reach No. 1.
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5 Flop Covers Of '70s Songs That We Actually Like
Contemporary artists like Rob Zombie and David Bowie took these 1970s classics in unexpected directions, and were not exactly rewarded for their efforts.
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The Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Soundtrack Is '90s Nostalgia Catnip
Each song in "Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" offers a blast of nostalgia for anyone who was around in the '90s, from the Breeders to the Beastie Boys.
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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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How Hollywood Lost Out On These Hit Songs
From an iconic gangster film to dancing gremlins, these musicians had their own reasons for saying no to Hollywood, and it wasn't always about the money.
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5 Classic Love Songs Inspired By The Romance Of Spring
There's something about spring that electrifies songwriters and musicians alike, from toe-tapping jazz numbers to saccharine tunes sung by famous crooners.
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'70s Singers Whose Careers Ended Too Soon
Some '70s singers left the spotlight too soon, whether from death or exiting the industry, leaving questions about how much more they could have achieved.
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