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  • Neil Young on stage in 2019 singing and playing guitar.

    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.

    By Mark Gurarie Read More
  • Mick Jagger singing into a microphone during a Rolling Stones concert

    The 5 Best Classic Rock Album Covers Of The '70s

    Classic rock cover albums often became part of the overall experience — to the point that the designs of album covers themselves emerging an art form.

    By Brent Furdyk Read More
  • Debbie Harry onstage with microphone in orange dress

    5 Hit Songs That Prove 1979 Was The Decade's Best Year For New Wave Music

    Some of new wave's best hits, including Blondie's "Heart of Glass," the Police's "Message in a Bottle," and Gary Numan's "Cars" came out of 1979.

    By S. Flannagan Read More
  • Bill Withers playing guitar and singing on stage

    Legendary B-Sides That Made Rock Music History

    B-sides were often included as an afterthought, but some did better than the lead single, became foundational to rock history, and even began the genre itself.

    By Brent Furdyk Read More
  • Mick Jagger onstage pointing and singing

    Musicians Over 60 Who Are Still Rocking Hard As Ever

    From Mick Jagger to Iggy Pop, these rockers decided long ago that retirement is for chumps. For them, tours and studio albums are preferable to quiet vacations.

    By Steven Luna Read More
  • Steely Dan posing for promo photo

    5 Underrated Classic Rock Songs Only Generation Jones Truly Gets

    Maybe it's true that you had to be there, but Generation Jones lived it, and that's why they truly get these underrated songs from Steely Dan and others.

    By S. Flannagan Read More
  • The Mamas & The Papas pose for a 1966 portrait

    5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1966 Was The Decade's Best Year For Folk Rock

    Folk rock reached its peak in 1966, thanks to hit songs like Simon & Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence" and the Mamas & the Papas' "Monday, Monday."

    By Andrew Dirst Read More
  • Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong screaming into a microphone in 1994

    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.

    By Mikael Angelo Francisco Read More
  • The four members of Creedence Clearwater Revival posing in front of a black background.

    5 Classic Rock Songs Everyone Thinks Hit No. 1 — But Never Did

    Some songs are so popular that you'd swear they had to be a No. 1 hit, but songs like "Dancing in the Dark" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" never topped Billboard.

    By Mark Gurarie Read More
  • Bob Dylan with harmonica on frame

    The 5 Best Bob Dylan Songs That Aren't Blowin' In The Wind

    Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" put him on the map, but he's had many other great songs, especially in the '60s and '70s. Here are some of Dylan's best.

    By S. Flannagan Read More
  • James Taylor smiling as he looks into crowd at concert

    James Taylor's Hit Love Songs Are The Definition Of Timeless

    Though they were all first released in the 1970s, James Taylor's explorations and confessions of love feel like they could've been written at any time.

    By Brian Boone Read More
  • Rick Wakeman playing keyboards on stage

    Rock Bands Who Lost Their Keyboardists To Mega-Successful Artists

    Rock bands like Refugee and Chicken Shack had a chance at superstardom with a virtuoso keyboardist on board, until they were lured away by bigger fish.

    By Patrick Moran Read More
  • Tears for Fears performing on stage

    5 Songs From 1985 That Define Rock History

    1985 saw songs by Tears for Fears, Dire Straights, Hüsker Dü, and these others release songs that, each in their own way, defined rock 'n' roll history.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • Rodríguez performs with guitar and top hat in the U.K.

    4 Flop Musicians From The '70s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations

    Younger generations have uncovered some undoubtedly talented singers and songwriters from the '70s that are reaching new successes in the 2020s.

    By Andrew Dirst Read More
  • The Ronettes singing in front of stage lights

    5 Ronettes Songs That Prove They Were One Of The Most Influential Groups Of The Early '60s

    With songs like, "Be My Baby," the Ronettes were one of the most influential groups of the early '60s. To prove it, here's a look at a few more of their songs.

    By Brian Boone Read More
  • Joni Mitchell playing guitar live

    The 5 Most Underrated Soft Rock Songs Of The '70s

    There's a lot to love in '70s music, and though some of the tracks found reasonable success, there are a few that deserve just a bit more.

    By Andrew Dirst Read More
  • Miki Berenyi of Lush performing on stage

    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.

    By Mark Gurarie Read More
  • Linda Ronstadt at the microphone

    5 Hit Songs That Prove 1977 Was The Decade's Greatest Year For Women In Rock

    Women in rock had a pivotal year in 1977, with artists like Heart, Fleetwood Mac, and Linda Ronstadt singing powerhouse songs that dominated the charts.

    By Steven Luna Read More
  • Kurt Cobain on stage staring

    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.

    By Chris Condry Read More
  • Def Leppard posing for photo

    5 Songs From 1983 That Define Rock History

    1983 was a pivotal year in rock history, with songs from the Police, Def Leppard, Michael Jackson, and more setting the stage for new trends and subgenres.

    By Brian Boone Read More
  • The Beatles playing live on satellite.

    5 Classic Rock Podcasts Even Tech-Averse Boomers Will Appreciate

    There are millions of podcasts out there, and while younger generations are bigger consumers of this type of media, older folks are now tuning in.

    By Andrew Amelinckx Read More
  • Sade performing live on stage in 80s

    5 Flop Love Songs From The '80s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations

    The 1980s were awash with love songs, but some fell by the wayside until younger cohorts discovered them through social media, streaming, or popular TV shows.

    By Andrew Dirst Read More
  • The Eagles' Don Felder and Joe Walsh playing on stage in 1977

    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.

    By Sergio Pereira Read More
  • Queen's Freddie Mercury singing on stage in 1986

    5 Songs From 1984 That Define Rock History

    Twisted Sister, Scorpions, Billy Idol, Foreigner, and Queen all released songs in 1984 that helped define rock history for different reasons. Here's how.

    By Sergio Pereira Read More
  • Les Claypool playing bass on stage

    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.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • Joni Mitchell playing guitar on stage

    5 Songs That Best Capture The Poetic Soul Of Folk Rock

    One of the most distinguishing things about folk rock is its lyrical poetry. Here's a look at five songs that perfectly captured the soul of the genre.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • Publicity shot for Goodfellas, 1990

    5 Times Rock Songs Made Movie Scenes Drop-Dead Electrifying

    The best soundtracks can make movies even more unforgettable. These are some of the most iconic rock songs that take movie scenes to a new height.

    By S. Flannagan Read More
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