Meet the forgotten American bands that borrowed from the British Invasion’s sound and style. They successfully transformed imitation into chart-topping success.
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The most profitable aspect of modern celebrity musicianship is touring, which provides an opportunity for performers to gain incredible wealth.
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Soft rock duets are mostly a thing of the past, but classic pair-ups like Elton John and Kiki Dee's "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" live on.
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Combining the soaring complexity of orchestral arrangements with rock music has produced must-have magical albums by the likes of Wings and David Bowie.
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Some of the best and most iconic bands in classic rock were British. Groups like the Beatles had major chart success, and their influence still reverberates.
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The 1970s were great years for rock and roll, but with the floodgates well and truly open, plenty of great songs got lost in the rush of new material.
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Life-changing summers are worth writing about, and these rock songs capture the essence of them very well, with hits from Tom Petty to The Go-Go's.
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There's something so nostalgic about summer love. Learn the stories behind five classic love songs that capture fleeting end-of-summer romance.
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L7, Babes in Toyland, and the Lunachicks are a few of the all-female acts who helped spin hard rock, metal, and punk in new directions in the 1990s.
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Phil Collins' drum performances in songs like "Supper's Ready," "Watcher of the Skies," and "Nuclear Burn" prove he deserves his spot in rock drummers' history.
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Plenty of rock acts have drawn from country for their work, with the results ranging from near-satires to wild reimaginings to straightforward rerecordings.
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Shakespeare's plays and poems were all written more than 400 years ago, but their influence has reverberated through the centuries.
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Rush's Neil Peart is a legendary drummer known for his awe-inspiring drum kit and incredible technical-yet-musical chops. Here are five of his best solos.
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Some songs in the rock genre are actually deeper than you think. These five tracks in particular were inspired by stories told in classic literature.
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Classic rock bands pioneered the epically long song. These lengthy tracks from bands like the Allman Brothers, Genesis, and Pink Floyd sound even cooler today.
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Stevie Nicks is no stranger to heartache, and she's dropped a collection of fiery songs tailor-made for listeners in need of support while navigating break-ups.
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Rock music enjoyed one of its best years in 1971, and these timeless albums from the likes of Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones are the cream of the crop.
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The Bee Gees are known for getting people on the dance floor, so their music translates well for working out. Here are five bangers to get you moving.
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In addition to soaring vocals, searing guitar licks, and heavy drums, the biggest stars of rock occasionally turn things over to a sax player and let them rip.
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Steely Dan's perfectionism brough out career defining performances from elite session musicians, from Jeff "Skunk" Baxter to Larry Carlton.
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The music of the 1970s was basically an ode to dancing and romantic love, with songs by acts like Al Green and Stevie Wonder being great for the dance floor.
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Musicians and fashion have always been entwined, and performers are often at the edge of fashion boundaries. But sometimes, they really turn up the shock dial.
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In the decade since David Bowie died of liver cancer, his star may have dimmed, which is a shame since he is required listening for younger generations.
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While the Doobie Brothers have seen multiple peaks over the course of their career, one year in particular was undoubtedly when they hit their zenith.
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Patti Smith's body of work is full of classics that deserve to be remembered, embraced, and studied by a new generation of listeners
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From Roger Daltrey's stutter on "My Generation" to the indecipherable lyrics of "Louie Louie," accidents made these legendary rock songs even better.
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No matter how many times prog rock is left for dead and then brought back to life, it always manages to score some hits along the way.
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