Bands Who Lost Their Magic After A Member Went Solo
Many groups lose their magic because they're unable to withstand the loss of a vital part of their sound, often contributed by their most famous member.
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5 Songs That Take Generation X Back To Their First High School Party
Songs by the Cure, Beck, Rob Base, Bruce Springsteen, and the Psychedelic Furs are likely to remind Gen Xers of their first parties in high school.
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The 5 Most Covered Songs Of The '90s
These '90s pop, grunge, synth, and alt-rock classics have been covered by artists as varied as Lacuna Coil, Macy Gray, and the Muppets.
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The 5 Best Hall And Oates Songs That Aren't Maneater
"Maneater" might be one of their best-remembered songs, but Hall and Oates produced a vast catalog of hits throughout their decades-long career.
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5 Pop Songs We Know Would Go Hard As Rock Covers
A truly great song begs for reinvention, and we think these pop classics from legendary artists such as ABBA and Britney Spears would shine with a rock twist.
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5 Jimi Hendrix Songs That Prove 1967 Was The Best Year Of His Career
Jimi Hendrix's 1967 chart success, coupled with his breakout performance at the Monterey Pop Festival, made it arguably the best year of his career.
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5 Defining Duets Of The '60s That Cast A Spell
The '60s were a watershed moment for passionate duets, with stars such as June Carter and Johnny Cash teaming up to produce these enchanting, timeless songs.
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The 5 Most-Covered '80s Songs Of All Time
From the glitter of prime Michael Jackson to the uplifting new wave sensation of the Eurythmics, these '80s tunes were the templates for hundreds of covers.
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'70s Artists You'd Actually Want To Meet In Real Life
Not all musicians are divas and hotel-room destroyers. These artists who were big in the '70s were kind and generous, and you'd probably want to meet them.
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Musicians Who Became Mega-Successful Before They Hit 21
These enormously talented pop and rock stars had chart-topping hits and set music-industry records before they even became legal adults.
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The 5 Best Joni Mitchell Songs That Aren't Big Yellow Taxi
Joni Mitchell released a plethora of excellent work over her career, particularly during the 1970s, blending a number of styles that surface in unique ways.
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5 Stone-Cold Classics You Didn't Know Bob Dylan Wrote
There are some timeless classics by the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Guns N' Roses that you may be surprised to know were penned by the legendary Bob Dylan.
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5 Monster Hits From The '80s You Probably Didn't Know Were Covers
From Billy Idol to Joan Jett, these '80s legends turned out instantly recognizable chart-topping earworms that were originally the work of other artists.
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5 Bands Who Lost The Plot Chasing A New Sound
There are always interesting stories about unusual albums that sit outside the bounds of a band's expected sound, such as when Megadeth jumped the shark.
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5 Stevie Nicks Love Songs That Are Wedding-Safe
We've rummaged through Stevie Nicks' extensive catalog of heartbreak and found these songs that deal with the positive, wedding-friendly side of lasting love.
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The 5 Best Village People Songs That Aren't YMCA
They may not be as easy to spell out in a dance routine, but we think these energetic, uplifting Village People classics deserve a place on any disco playlist.
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5 Classic Albums That Define '90s Alt-Rock
The '90s saw the rise of pop-punk, boy bands, and lots in between, but the alt-rock from that decade is now legendary. These five albums defined the era.
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Riffs That Still Rip: Lovin' Spoonful's Summer In The City & Other Classics Released 60 Years Ago This Week
60 years ago this week, the Lovin' Spoonful stormed the airwaves with their summertime classic while underground art-rock was finding its legs.
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The Best Rock Covers Of 2026 (So Far)
The year 2026 has witnessed a groundswell of groundbreaking and eminently listenable covers from major-label and independent artists alike.
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5 Songs You Didn't Know Brian Wilson Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
Sometimes, Brian Wilson figured a gem of a pop or surf rock song he'd written, or even partially recorded, would be better suited to other musicians.
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5 Love Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First High School Dance
Coming into high school age between roughly 1960 and 1980, boomers had more romantic tunes than ever to fill their glory days with the music of young love.
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5 Hits From The Beach Boys That Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush
With songs that largely focus on fast cars, summertime adventures, and young love, the Beach Boys created music that seems preconfigured for boomer nostalgia.
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5 U2 Songs That Prove 1992 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
With the release of "Achtung Baby," joyous industrial crunch became a key component in U2's musical mixture and brought them a wider audience.
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5 Covers Of Joni Mitchell Songs That Capture The Poetic Magic Of The Originals
Joni Mitchell has become renowned for rich, almost magical songs, and fellow musical greats like Herbie Hancock and Prince have covered her work.
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3 Songs You Didn't Know Stevie Nicks Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
Stevie Nicks often quickly turns songs into hits for her band or for herself. But some she felt weren't quite appropriate for her — at least not right away.
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10 Vinyl Records Every Classic Rock Fan Should Already Own
If you're missing LPs from the likes of Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, and the Stooges, your prized classic rock vinyl collection is woefully incomplete.
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Forgotten '80s Hair Bands That Deserve Another Shot
In the 1980s, hair bands ruled supreme, but they were largely forgotten. We think bands like Vixen, Hanoi Rocks, and Whitesnake deserve a comeback.
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