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6 Vinyl Records You Shouldn't Pass Up At Thrift Stores And Estate Sales

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

The next time you hit an estate sale or a thrift shop, it might pay to look for one of these increasingly rare LPs from Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, and more.

Every Music Lover Had One In The '80s — And It Deserves A Comeback

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Thu, 14 May 2026 00:37:00 +0000

The 1980s were big, bold, and loud, and so was this iconic and much-loved portable party, which we think deserves a modern revival in these insular times.

5 Bob Dylan Songs That Prove 1965 Was The Best Year Of His Career

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Bob Dylan's career spans many decades, but 1965 was when he released two legendary, flawless albums, and these songs prove it was his finest year ever.

At Just 16, Jackson Browne Wrote A Nearly Perfect Song That '70s Artists Jumped To Cover

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Jackson Browne wrote a nearly perfect song when he was 16 that many artists have covered, including '70s artists like Gregg Allman, Terry Melcher, and Cher.

Led Zeppelin Refused To Release This 1971 Song As A Single — It Defined A Generation Anyway

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Led Zeppelin released several singles, but they insisted that this generation-defining song from 1971 only be released as an album track on their fourth record.

Bands Whose Reunions Were Total Flops

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:07:00 +0000

For fame, cash, or both, these legendary bands were lured back into reuniting, but flopped due to old animosities, changing tastes, and the ravages of time.

5 Critically Adored Elvis Costello Songs That Never Reached No. 1

staff@grunge.com (Patrick Moran) — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Elvis Costello is an icon with an enormous fan base, but he's never had a No. 1 hit in the U.S. or U.K. -- not even with these five critically acclaimed songs.

5 Classic Albums That Define Prog Rock

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Emerging in the late 1960s, progressive rock quickly became a force to be reckoned with, and these are some of our favorites, from King Crimson to Pink Floyd.

Not Whitney Houston, Not George Michael: This Artist Scored The Most No. 1 Hits Of The '80s

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Whitney Houston and George Michael were '80s heavy-hitters, but with nine timeless No. 1 hits, this artist ruled supreme over that decade's pop charts.

Neil Diamond Wrote A 1966 No. 1 Hit For The Monkees That Is Still One Of Their Catchiest Songs

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 11 May 2026 20:07:00 +0000

One of the Monkees most catchy and enduring songs was written by none other than Neil Diamond. The track was a No. 1 hit for seven weeks in 1966.

The 5 Best Bonnie Tyler Songs That Aren't Total Eclipse Of The Heart

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Mon, 11 May 2026 18:07:00 +0000

Bonnie Tyler may be best known for "Total Eclipse of the Heart," but we have a list of five other songs that we think are are some of her best.

5 Simon & Garfunkel Hits That Prove They Were The Ultimate Duo Of The '60s

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Simon & Garfunkel have a stacked catalogue of unforgettable tracks that prove they just about lapped every other pair in the '60s.

The Unexpected Jobs These Rock Stars Held Before Their Careers Exploded

staff@grunge.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Mon, 11 May 2026 12:07:00 +0000

A visual effects designer, a welder, and a Playboy Bunny were the jobs that rockers from Tool, Black Sabbath, and Blondie held before their careers took off.

Not Paul McCartney, Not Elton John: This Act Scored The Most No. 1 Hits Of The '70s

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

As far as No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 are concerned, there's one group that racked up the most in the '70s, beating out larger-than-life stars.

Rock Musicians Who Appeared In Iconic '70s Movies

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Mon, 11 May 2026 00:37:00 +0000

A couple of generations ago, celebrities had their lanes - which made it fresh and exciting to see a rock star taking on a movie role.

5 John Denver Songs That Prove He Was The Ultimate Idealist Of The '70s

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Sun, 10 May 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Classic songs such as "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and "Annie's Song" capture John Denver's sincere dedication to conservation and the best of human nature.

5 Songs That Prove 1971 Was The Best Year For High School Hits

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Sun, 10 May 2026 18:07:00 +0000

1971 saw the release of David Bowie's "Changes," The Who's "Baba O'Riley," and other songs that perfectly captured high schoolers' coming-of-age experiences.

These 5 Female Guitarists Of The '80s Are Criminally Underrated

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sun, 10 May 2026 16:07:00 +0000

There are more men in rock than women, so guys get most of the glory, but female guitarists like Jennifer Batten and Nancy Wilson are criminally underrated.

5 Kenny Rogers Songs That Prove 1978 Was The Best Year Of His Career

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Sun, 10 May 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Kenny Rogers, the genre-spanning icon who became the king of soft rock, released a slew of these career-defining hits in his finest, most impactful year, 1978.

5 Songs Every Boomer Needs For Their Vacation Playlist

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Sun, 10 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

You can probably guess that "Margaritaville" is on this list, but we've got some left-field choices from the likes of Bob Dylan that might surprise you.