• 

  5 Love Songs That Take Boomers Straight Back To Their First Serious Relationship

  For the baby boomers who grew up during the early prime of rock 'n' roll, these tunes from the 1960s offer a time capsule back to when young love was blooming.

  By Andrew Dirst Read More
• 

  5 Songs From 1981 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Year For Synth-Pop

  In 1981, synth-pop had it's best year of the decade with songs from Duran Duran, Soft Cell, Depeche Mode, the Human Leaugue, and more delivering huge hits.

  By S. Flannagan Read More
• 

  The Greatest Music Cameos Of '70s Rock Nobody Talks About

  You probably don't know this, but some of your favorite songs from classic rock's heyday feature cameos from '70s legends such as John Lennon and Joe Walsh.

  By Brian Boone Read More
• 

  5 Hit Songs That Prove 1967 Was The Decade's Greatest Year For Women In Rock

  By the 1960s, rock was well underway as the boundary-pushing genre of choice for young folks, and women were continuing to make their mark.

  By Sarah Crocker Read More
• 

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

  These love songs missed out on No. 1 single status, but they resonated over time and attained enough cultural ubiquity that many think they topped the charts.

  By Brian Boone Read More
• 

  5 Doo-Wop Songs That Take Boomers Right Back To Roller Rink Nights

  The '50s conjure thoughts of poodle skirts, roller rinks, sock-hops, and doo-wop. Songs like "Sh-Boom" and "Runaround Sue" might take boomers back to that era.

  By Chris Turner-Neal Read More
• 

  5 Phil Collins Songs That Prove 1985 Was The Best Year Of His Career

  Phil Collins is a hit maker, but in 1985, he had the best year of his career, and songs like "Easy Lover," "One More Night," and Sussudio" prove it.

  By Steven Luna Read More
• 

  5 One-Hit Wonder Love Songs From The '90s That Still Have Us Head Over Heels

  From the La's to the Proclaimers, these romantic anthems from the '90s may have been a flash in the pan, but they found a permanent place in our hearts.

  By Jason Brow Read More
• 

  5 Peter Gabriel Songs That Prove 1986 Was The Best Year Of His Career

  In 1986, Peter Gabriel released both his biggest-ever hit, "Sledgehammer," and "In Your Eyes," which would become one of the decade's most iconic love songs.

  By Andrew Amelinckx Read More
• 

  '70s Bands Boomers Are Still Waiting For Younger Generations To Discover

  The 1970s saw the mainstream rise of reggae, soft rock, heavy metal, disco, and other nascent styles, and some bands slipped into obscurity.

  By Chris Condry Read More
• 

  These Rock Star Chameleons Played In An Absurd Number Of Bands

  Some rock stars can change and adapt their sound so well that they've been in a wildly high number of well-known bands, sometimes spanning multiple genres.

  By Brian Boone Read More
• 

  Musicians Who Scored Their First No. 1 Hit After Turning 50

  Usually No. 1 hits come from younger artists, but in rare cases, musicians like Louis Armstrong and David Rose have scored top hits after their 50th birthdays.

  By Brian Boone Read More
• 

  Vintage Cassette Tapes You Shouldn't Pass Up At Thrift Stores And Estate Sales

  Next time you go thrifting, keep an eye out for these rare and potentially valuable cassette tapes from Madonna, Pearl Jam, Prince, and more.

  By Scheenagh Harrington Read More
• 

  5 Beach Boys Songs That Prove 1966 Was The Best Year Of Their Career

  The Beach Boys had many hits, but in 1966, they had the best year of their career with songs like "Good Vibrations," "Wouldn't It Be Nice," and "Sloop John B."

  By Andrew Dirst Read More
• 

  '60s Bands Boomers Are Still Waiting For Younger Generations To Discover

  As younger generations discover boomer-era rock bands, lesser remembered '60s acts like the Animals, the Zombies, and Donovan are worthy of new audiences.

  By Richard Milner Read More
• 

  5 Golden Oldies We Always Turn Up When They Come On The Radio

  Golden Oldies have been around for so long that we all have a few we turn up when they come on the radio. Some of ours include "Respect," and "Stand By Me."

  By S. Flannagan Read More
• 

  5 Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First High School Party

  From the sweet, alluring harmonies of the Beach Boys to rebellious garage rock, boomers will find these songs can evoke old, yet heady high school memories.

  By S. Flannagan Read More
• 

  The 5 Best Beach Boys Songs That Aren't Good Vibrations

  You can't go wrong with "Good Vibrations," but the Beach Boys have a deep bench of classics that showcase the group's remarkable range.

  By Steven Luna Read More
• 

  5 Genesis Songs That Prove 1973 Was The Best Year Of Their Career

  Out of Genesis' entire discography, it's "Selling England by the Pound" and five of its songs that prove 1973 was the band's best year.

  By Richard Milner Read More
• 

  The Wild Concert That Rocked The USSR Weeks Before Its Collapse

  For helping to defend their government from an attempted coup in 1991, young Soviet metalheads were rewarded with the concert of a lifetime.

  By Kathy Benjamin Read More
• 

  Rock Musicians From The '70s Whose Stage Costumes Defined The Decade

  The 1970s were an innovative time for fashion, and rock musicians embraced it. Check out the artists whose stage costumes were definitive of the decade.

  By Sarah Crocker Read More
• 

  5 Songs That Prove 1977 Was The Decade's Best Year For Punk Rock

  Undoubtedly, 1977 was the decade's best for punk rock, with iconic releases from the Dead Boys, the Sex Pistols, the Ramones, the Clash, and more.

  By Brent Furdyk Read More
• 

  Rock Albums That Flopped Before They Became Iconic

  Unlike the Beatles' "Abbey Road," some albums were ignored, even derided when they came out, only to be recognized as iconic years later.

  By Brent Furdyk Read More
• 

  Rockers Who Went Electronic Before It Was Cool — And Changed The Game

  Rockers usually don't shy away from experimenting. By adding an electronic element, these musicians influenced the rock genre for decades to come.

  By Chris Condry Read More
• 

  5 Hits That Prove 1976 Was The Decade's Best Year For Breakup Songs

  So many songs from 1976 define rock history, but not every tune that year was filled with good vibes — some addressed one of life's most painful situations.

  By Kelly Kuehn Read More
• 

  5 Classic Rock Hits You Had No Idea Are Actually Covers

  We all enjoy a good cover, but some of our most beloved rock hits, from legends such as George Harrison and Santana, have long masqueraded as originals.

  By Jason Brow Read More
• 

  5 Hits That Prove 1968 Was The Decade's Best Year For Bluegrass Music

  Bluegrass couldn't avoid the transformative touch of the '60, and we think that 1968 was one of its most exciting years.

  By Jason Brow Read More