5 Songs That Prove 1966 Was The Best Year Of The Yardbirds' Career
With Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page on board, the Yardbirds hit their peak in 1966, a watershed year for British music when the band were at the cutting edge.
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The 5 Catchiest Songs In Yacht Rock History
Sun-soaked melodies and irresistible earworms; these five yacht rock classics feature some of the catchiest hooks in the history of the genre.
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The Best Album Cover From Every Year Of The '60s
The music in the '60s evolved immensely, and with it, album cover art. Here's a look at stand-out album covers from each year from 1960 to 1969.
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The 5 Best One-Album Duos Of All Time
Occasionally, a pair of musicians will join and create magic. Even more rarely will a duo pop out one fantastic album, never to release a record together again.
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The 5 Best One-Hit Wonders Of Country Rock
While country rock may have been dominated by a few acts in the '70s, other artists such as Nick Lowe charted well with the genre, only to fade away soon after.
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5 Classic Singles That Define Todd Rundgren's Career
Todd Rundgren once thought he'd spend his career behind a mixing desk, but instead created a rich catalog over the decades, as exemplified by these five songs.
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5 Classic Rock Songs That Belong On Every Water Aerobics Playlist
These tracks, including the Rolling Stones' "Start Me Up" and AC/DC's "Thunderstruck," are guaranteed to get you through your next water aerobics workout.
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5 Classic Singles That Define The Monkees
Despite leaning on the songwriting talents of other artists such as Neil Diamond and Carole King, these songs became forever known as the Monkees' finest hits.
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The 5 Trippiest Album Covers In Psychedelic Rock History
Psychedelic rock albums often come with mind-bending covers, and the artwork for these records is almost as unforgettable as the music itself.
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The 5 Albums Of 1960 With The Most Hit Singles
1960 saw some major changes in the music industry, and some legendary albums released in that year had a multitude of Billboard hits that burned up the charts.
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The 5 Best Whistling Moments In Rock History
These five songs don't just prove that whistling works in rock; that breath of air through the artists' lips is arguably what made these tracks so iconic.
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The Greatest Keyboard Solos Of The '70s
The 1970s was a revolutionary time for keyboard instruments, and a lot of musicians took advantage and showed off their considerable skills in solos.
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The 5 Best Albums By The Monkees, Ranked
The Monkees had quite a run of successes despite their short tenure together, and their five best albums are far better than what you'd expect for a TV band.
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'90s Musicians We Completely Forgot About
These musicians and bands were on top of the world -- and the charts -- in the 1990s, but many of them have faded into obscurity since that storied decade.
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5 Proto-Punk Classics Every Rock Fan Should Know
Punk revolutionized the music scene, but there were quite a few forebears who had to branch out into new sounds and set the stage for the burgeoning genre.
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Iconic Debut Albums Every Boomer Remembers Hearing For The First Time
Although a band's first album may not be their best, it can be an introduction to an entirely new sound for many listeners, like these records were for boomers.
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Rock Bands That Released Back-To-Back Masterpiece Albums
Whether they were already mainstays or newcomers when they did it, these rock acts all gave us two consecutive albums that were each absolute perfection.
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The 5 Most Expensive Albums Ever Recorded
The most expensive albums ever recorded are true rarities that have sold for more money than most modern vehicles, with a Wu Tang album topping the list.
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10 Folk Rock Songs Perfect For Beginner Guitar Players
Learning a new instrument is a difficult task, so make it fun by learning easy, enjoyable songs. These 10 folk songs are great options.
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The 5 Longest-Running Rock Duos Of All Time
There's so much potential for disaster when working that closely together for so long, but some duos weather problems and remain active for dozens of years.
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The Best Live Albums Of The '80s
The '80s were a great time for live albums, as it was a time when musicians put their all into creating something better than what they made in the studio.
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5 Yacht Rock Songs That Belong On Every Wedding Playlist
From Bobby Caldwell's relaxing melodies to a Toto tune that'll get the whole reception singing, these yacht rock songs will lift spirits at any wedding.
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5 Classic Debut Albums You Might Not Realize Were Written By Other Artists
It's important for musicians to make the right first impression, and these famous and successful debut albums surprisingly weren't written by the artists.
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The 5 Most Beautiful Female Voices Of The '60s
The 1960s were a vibrant time in music history, and cutting through all the rock and psychedelia were astounding female singers such as Aretha Franklin.
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The 5 Best-Selling Artists In Rock History
Is rock 'n' roll dead? Not quite — it's far from rotting in the grave. As a matter of fact, the best-selling artist of all time remains a rock band.
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The Jackson 5 Motown Hits That Made Billboard History In Less Than A Year
In 1970, the Jackson 5 made history when they sent their first four singles, including "I Want You Back" and "ABC," to the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
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The 5 Best Supergroups That Came Out Of The '60s
Not every supergroup of the 1960s has enjoyed the lasting legacy of Cream or Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; some of the greats are barely remembered today.
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