In the last week of July 1973, songs like ZZ Top's "La Grange," New York Dolls' "Personality Crisis," and Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way" were released.
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From Toto and Journey to Peter Frampton and Al Stewart, these unforgettable soft rock solos prove mellow songs can deliver electrifying musicianship.
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The best folk rock duets include a Celtic folk-punk Christmas classic and Led Zeppelin's Tolkien-inspired sole outing with a guest vocalist.
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While drum solos were usually displays of technical mastery, the '70s were the time to get loud, which led to some of the best rock drum solos of the decade.
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Singers in a band typically get a lot of attention, so losing original singers is impactful. However, these rock bands found success with their new singers.
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These songs by the Doors, David Bowie, and more are uncontested classics today, but they didn't make it to the Billboard Hot 100 when they were first released.
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Classic rock legends like Van Halen and the Rolling Stones were once just fledgling bands trying to get gigs, and that required playing lots of covers.
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With a back catalogue that would make modern musicians weep, it's no wonder that rock bands turn to classical music for inspiration.
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Vinyl is the medium of choice for true fans of Bob Dylan's catalog, and from his early '60s break-out album to a '90s masterpiece, these are the must-have LPs.
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Power ballads such as "Sister Christian" and "When I See You Smile" ultimately became better known than the bands that recorded them.
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From a spellbinding charity performance to a legendary band's last rooftop live set, these are the events in rock history that fans dream of being there for.
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Bob Dylan's lyrics are generally easy to understand, and his songs are singable and easy to follow, which makes them perfect for beginner guitar players.
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Even the freshest of beginners will notice the improvements of versatility, convenience, and overall quality of life that these guitar essentials offer.
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Paul Simon, like many songwriters, shared some of his songs so other artists could over them. Here are three famous musicians who had hits with his songs.
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Heartland rock has a strong core made from a respect for the common human experience and the power people have to uplift each other.
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The British Invasion was more than just the Fab Four. Several other bands from across the pond once rivaled the popularity of the Beatles in the U.S.
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The classic Bee Gees songs from their "Saturday Night Fever" heyday will never die. But these forgotten gems from the '60s to the '80s are also worth a listen.
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Paul McCartney has been writing songs for much longer than he was in the Beatles. Here are five of our favorites that younger generations should hear.
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The ancient Greeks knew how to tell a good story, and it was to their myths that rock artists such as Led Zeppelin and Toto turned to inspire these songs.
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Glenn Frey simply loved to collaborate. Across his multi-decade career, he worked with solo artists to help them find their voice and their sound.
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You probably know Prince wrote the Bangles' "Manic Monday," but did you know he also wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Celine Dion, and Martika?
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Some of the wildest on-stage rock moments have been so memorable that they're still talked about years or even decades after the fact.
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The year 1969 was one of wild mood swings, so it shouldn't be surprising that 1969 provided the best high school hits of the tumultuous '60s, if not all times.
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The Bee Gees' bend toward the sentimental and knack for vocal expressiveness naturally make them a good fit for anyone trying to get over a breakup.
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Sheryl Crow songs "All I Wanna Do" and "Soak Up The Sun," aren't her only bangers. Tracks like "Detours" and "Love Is Free" are among her best.
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Born from the creativity of African Americans in the 1860s, blues was first captured on phonographs, field recordings, and low-quality 45s.
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Though it's hard to pin down exactly how many covers are out there, the most popular in folk rock have generated thousands of works.
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