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5 Defining Duets Of Stevie Nicks That Prove She's The Queen Of Dreamy Collabs

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Stevie Nicks has been part of several chart-topping and beloved collaborations. Here's a look at her work with Kenny Loggins, Tom Petty, Don Henley, and others.

5 Songs You Didn't Know John Denver Wrote For Other Famous Musicians

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:07:00 +0000

From '60s icons such as Peter, Paul & Mary to the legendary Frank Sinatra, John Denver had a hand in a number of songs that are far more famous as covers.

5 ABBA Songs That Prove 1976 Was The Best Year Of Their Career

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Two years after their 1974 Eurovision win, ABBA ruled the charts with "Mamma Mia" and defied expectations with songs like "Fernando" and "Money, Money, Money."

Musical Prodigies Who Recorded No. 1 Hits Before Turning 20

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0000

Talented kids are nothing new, and the proof is in this list of musical prodigies whose songs hit the top of the Billboard chart while they were still teens.

5 Rod Stewart Songs That Prove 1971 Was The Best Year Of His Career

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000

In 1971, Rod Stewart was in the band the Faces when he released the album "Every Picture Tells a Story" as a solo artist. It was the best year of his career.

5 Legendary Rock Acts You Didn't Know Clive Davis Was Behind

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0000

Clive Davis spent decades signing now-legendary artists to his music labels. From Patti Smith to Aerosmith, here are some others he gave record deals to.

At What Temperature Do Vinyl Records Start To Warp?

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Think of your vinyls like precious little children. And if you're a serious collector, then you know that vinyl records can warp if they get too hot.

5 Rock Choruses So Unforgettable They Made Nearly Perfect Songs

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0000

The choruses from rock songs like "Black Hole Sun," "Livin' on a Prayer," and "Another Brick in the Wall Part II" elevate those tracks to near perfection.

Years After Their Famous Duet, A Tom Petty Hit Became Stevie Nicks' Lifeline

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0000

When Stevie Nicks was going through a difficult time, she found strength and comfort in a now-classic song by her friend and duet partner Tom Petty.

This 1978 Disco Smash Energized A Generation — 18 Years Later, A Deadpan Cover Made It Cool Again

staff@grunge.com (Mike Duquette) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:07:00 +0000

The right cover of a song can change the way you'll hear it forever, and Cake's cover of Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" is the perfect example.

What Is The Lifespan Of An Electric Guitar?

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0000

You might be stunned to know how long an electric guitar can last, provided you're willing to devote a little extra time to care and maintenance.

John Denver's Deeply Personal 1986 Single Recalls A Tragedy That Was Nearly His Own

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0000

In 1986, the world watched in horror as the space shuttle Challenger exploded, and John Denver's personal connection to NASA inspired a heartfelt song.

5 Times Metal Bands Reinvented Classic Rock Songs For The Better

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000

A metal band covering a classic rock tune? While sometimes it seems like a natural evolution, some seem like they're out of left field - but it works anyway.

5 John Denver Songs That Capture The Free Spirit Of A Cross-Country Road Trip

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0000

With a cross-country trip before you - the wide fields and tall mountains of America - Denver's free-spirited music is the perfect soundtrack.

5 Nearly Perfect Classic Rock Songs From The '70s That Almost Didn't Get Released

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0000

From Heart's rousing "Heartless" to Bruce Springsteen's anthemic "Born to Run," here are five rock classics that almost didn't see the light of day.

5 Female Rockers Who Launched Legendary Solo Careers After Leaving Their Bands

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0000

These female rock stars, such as Cher and Joan Jett, got their start in groups, but they soon outgrew them and went on to legendary success as solo artists.

The 5 Best Guitar Riffs From '70s Artists

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0000

A solid guitar riff makes songs memorable, and Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Deep Purple, and these others delivered some of the best riffs of the '70s.

5 Nearly Perfect '60s Songs That Almost Everyone Agrees On

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:07:00 +0000

The 60's produced many iconic songs, but some are truly masterpieces. Here are the songs of the '60s that are thought of as perfect by critics and music fans.

5 Hits From The Beatles That Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Boomers have decades of amazing classic rock for their 'first crush' soundtrack, and these Beatles tunes are likely part of this core memory.

Is It Better To Have A Hard Or Soft Guitar Case?

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0000

Choosing between a hard or soft guitar case depends on the kind of life your instrument is going to live, but for the longest life, there's only one choice.