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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Best Slow Songs Of The '80s Are Beyond Dreamy
These great '80s love songs by artists like the Bangles, Spandeau Ballet, and Prince have dreamy qualities that made them some of the best of the decade.
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