Famous Frontmen Who Say They Won't Reunite With Their Classic '80s Bands
It's safe to say that '80s bands such as R.E.M. and Talking Heads could rake it in with a reunion, but these former frontmen have given a hard no to joining in.
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10 Folk Rock Vinyls That Are Actually Worth Your Money
Folk rock vinyls from Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Buffalo Springfield and these others have all stood the test of time and are well worth the money.
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5 ZZ Top Songs That Prove 1983 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
Sporting their iconic beards, shades, and a bright red hot rod, the Texas band ZZ Top roared into 1983 with a new sound and never looked back -- but we will.
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The 5 Longest No. 1 Album Streaks In Classic Rock Music History
Classic rock albums from the Monkees, Fleetwood Mac, the Beatles, and Pink Floyd spent the longest time at No. 1 in rock history. Here are their record numbers.
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The 5 Best Soft Rock Solos Of The '80s
From Neal Schon's blistering guitar outro in "Faithfully" to Bruce Hornsby's iconic piano break in "The Way It Is," here are the decade's best soft rock solos.
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Classic '50s Albums On Vinyl That Are Actually Worth Your Money
From albums that heralded the birth of rock 'n' roll to peak modal jazz, these essential '50s vinyls capture the transitional spirit of that long-ago era.
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4 Chicago Songs That Prove 1970 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
Chicago had a very successful career that spanned decades, but songs like "25 or 6 to 4" and "Make Me Smile/Now More Than Ever" prove 1970 was their best year.
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5 Buddy Rich Drum Solos That Cement His Status In Rock Music History
Buddy Rich is one of the best drummers of all time, and even though he was a jazz guy, these five rock solos earned him a place in rock history.
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The 5 Best Bruce Springsteen Songs For Getting Over A Breakup
These five Bruce Springsteen songs capture the pain and hope that come with picking yourself up, dusting yourself off, and healing after a breakup.
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5 Dance Hits That Took Over Every Club In The '80s
From Madonna to Soft Cell, if you were a clubgoer in the '80s, you were likely waiting for these iconic songs to play so you could shred the dance floor.
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5 Classic Rock Songs With Even More Cowbell Than (Don't Fear) The Reaper
If Christopher Walken's music producer "SNL" character still wants more cowbell than "(Don’t Fear) the Reaper" has, he can find it in these classic rock songs.
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3 Unfinished Songs That Became Classic Rock Hits
These songs from Otis Redding and the Beatles were left unfinished by their original creators, only to become Top 20 hits and, in one case, a timeless classic.
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Classic Rock's Best Duets Of The '80s That Prove Chemistry Can't Be Faked
The best duets thrive on real chemistry, and '80s duets from artists like Tina Turner and Bryan Adams, and hard rockers Ozzy Osbourne and Lita Ford prove it.
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The Shortest Songs In Punk Rock History Are Even Cooler Today
Clocking in at under a minute each, these raucous bangers still manage to do what punk does best: getting a hard-hitting message across quickly and loudly.
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5 Album Covers That Made Vinyl Collecting An Art Form
The covers of these five albums, including Talking Heads' "Remain in Light" and Grace Jones' "Slave to the Rhythm," turned vinyl collecting into a visual art.
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5 Songs That Prove Country Artists Can Rock
Country artists like Chris Stapleton and Dolly Parton have proven they can rock, and others have collaborated with rockers like Pantera and Tom Morello.
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5 Talking Heads Songs That Prove 1980 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
The Talking heads put out 10 albums in 11 years, but we think 1980 was the best year of their career due to their critically acclaimed album, "Remain in Light."
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The 5 Longest Rock Songs Of The '70s Actually Worth The Runtime
These lengthy tracks, including "Supper's Ready" from Genesis and the 14-part "Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres" from Rush, are epic in every sense of the word.
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The Best Vinyl Record Player Setups For Beginners
If you're new to the world of vinyl records, let us walk you through the four basic types of record player setups, with options for any budget.
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4 Classic Rock Songs Inspired By Your Favorite TV Shows
It's not rare to hear music inspired by television these days, but in the classic rock era, these tunes were few and far between.
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The Bee Gees' 5 Best Instrumental Breaks Prove They're More Than Their Harmonies
The Bee Gees are heavily associated with those intricate harmonies, but they also have some stellar instrumental breaks across their discography.
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5 Unfinished Songs That Prove A Demo Doesn't Need A Final Cut To Hit Hard
When high-caliber musicians like George Harrison and Lou Reed make demos, sometimes their raw, unpolished versions hit harder than the final cuts.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Fall 1975
The charts in the fall of 1975 were as rich as the season's changing colors, with timeless hits from the Eagles and Elton John filling the cooling air.
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The 5 Best Soft Rock Solos Of The '70s
Soft rock is a genre of different sonic textures, pairing heartfelt songwriting with some of the best rock solos ever — and of the '70s, in particular.
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Classic Covers That Became Hits Decades After The Originals
These four classic songs found new life through unforgettable cover renditions that became even more famous than the artists’ original versions.
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The 5 Longest Rock Songs Of The '60s Actually Worth The Runtime
Rock fans understand that some of the longer songs from the '60s were totally worth the runtime, including "The End," "Voodoo Chile," and "Hey Jude."
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5 Folk Rock Songs That Were Way Ahead Of Their Time
Folk rock evolved from folk music, but took it even further with songs like "Mr. Tamborine Man" and "Like a Rolling Stone," which were ahead of their time.
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