5 Songs That Prove 1979 Was The Best Year For Cheap Trick's Career
We're reliving Cheap Trick’s best year ever — 1979 — through five songs that captured the band’s explosive rise and creative and commercial peak.
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5 German Songs That Dominated The US Charts In The '80s
Busting out of Cold War Europe to show the U.S. that their Germanic cousins knew how to rock, these powerful tunes found a receptive audience across the pond.
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The 5 Best Covers Of Bad Company, Ranked
While the song "Bad Company" by Bad Company was never released as an official single, it's still a classic that has inspired some seriously great covers.
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5 Songs That Prove 1979 Was The Best Year Of Earth, Wind & Fire's Career
Earth, Wind & Fire defined the ‘70s with genre-defying singles and a dynamic sonic signature, but these standout hits from 1979 are some of their best.
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5 Rock Singers Who Went Full Gibberish — And It Worked
Meet five rock singers who turned total gibberish into unforgettable hooks. This is proof that lyrics don’t need meaning to make a song memorable.
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'60s Bubblegum Pop Hits Even The Artists Didn't Expect To Be Huge
Some of bubblegum pop's accidental superstars, including 1910 Fruitgum Company and the Lemon Pipers, had low expectations for their genre-defining singles.
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The Top 4 Yacht Rock Songs That Took Over 1975
The best yacht rock hits of the '70s defined the smooth, breezy sound fans still love decades later. Here are the top yacht rock songs from 1975.
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5 Classic Albums That Define Soul
From Aretha Franklin to Stevie Wonder, we've gathered the albums that best represent the true heart of soul music from the beloved genre's peak period.
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5 Classic Rock Album Covers Every Boomer Can Instantly Picture
Some album covers are as recognizable as the songs on the records. Boomers are sure to know these five by the Doors, Pink Floyd, the Beatles, Yes, and EL&P.
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Bubblegum Pop Hits That Weren't Recorded By The Bands You Thought
Bubblegum pop dominated the '60s and '70s, but some of its biggest hits weren't recorded by the bands whose faces appeared on the actual records.
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The 5 Best Kinks Songs That Aren't You Really Got Me
The Kinks' "You Really Got Me" may be one of their biggest hits, but songs like "Picture Book" and "All Day and All of the Night" are also among their best.
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The 5 Best Vinyl Record Players With Speakers
Audiophiles turn up their noses at record players with built-in speakers, but here are five good options if your budget or living space requires an all-in-one.
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5 Rock Bands With The Longest Careers In Music History
Many rock bands have come and gone, but these five, including the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, and Chicago, have had careers that spanned six decades.
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The 5 Best Pete Byrne Songs That Aren't Always Something There To Remind Me
Besides "Always Something There to Remind Me," Pete Byrne's songs "Promises, Promises," "Burning Bridges," and "Flag of Convenience" are among his best.
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5 Times The Byrds Turned Musicians Into Legends
The Byrds were an iconic rock act in their own right, but they also helped launch Bob Dylan into the mainstream, gave Jackson Browne an early boost, and more.
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10 Music Trivia Questions Only True '60s Fans Can Answer
Whether you love some old-school music or you just so happened to be there yourself, these questions might stump even the most knowledgeable fans.
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Classic Rock Albums With The Most Hit Singles, Ranked
From Bruce Springsteen to Def Leppard, several classic rock acts turned excellent albums into hit factories, and these birthed the most chart-topping singles.
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5 Times Rock Artists Released Sequels To Their Most Famous Songs
Some major rock stars brought the complex stories introduced in their biggest hits to a conclusion (or at least added new chapters) in these musical sequels.
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The 5 Best Girl Groups Of The '60s
Meet five unforgettable girl groups that defined the '60s. These acts brought timeless hits and distinctive style that still influence pop music to this day.
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5 Rolling Stones Songs That Prove 1969 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
The Rolling Stones have had a long and successful career, but one year was most notable for a major thematic shift inspired by a tumultuous historical period.
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The Best Debut Singles By Supergroups, Ranked
Some of rock's biggest names have joined forces and struck instant gold. Here are our favorite debut singles by legendary supergroups, ranked.
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The 4 Longest Guitar Solos In Soft Rock Classics
Classic jams like "Faithfully" and "Hotel California" have some of the longest guitar solos in soft rock. So do songs by Bon Jovi and the Alan Parsons Project.
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The 5 Best Yacht Rock Hits Of The '80s
Let's set sail with five of the best yacht rock hits of the '80s. These iconic jams feature smooth grooves and breezy vocals perfect for easy listening.
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5 Rock Supergroups Best Remembered For One Massive Hit
Big names don't always guarantee a long-running band, but they can produce one unforgettable song. These supergroups left behind a hit that outlasted them.
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'80s Rock Hits That Took Over Thanks To The Power Of MTV
From Billy Idol to ZZ Top, MTV provided a new launchpad for '80s musicians to flex their creative muscle, reach bigger audiences, and climb the charts.
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The 5 Greatest Self-Taught Bassists Of All Time
Bassists are often the unsung heroes of a band, but some of the best bassists of all time never even had a lesson, and they still became stand-out musicians.
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5 Music Videos From The '80s Every Classic Rock Fan Should Watch
From Genesis' innovative "Land of Confusion" to Alice Cooper's seedy "Poison," these five videos offer a snapshot of rock 'n' roll in the 1980s.
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