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

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@grunge.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0000

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

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

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0000

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."

This Cat Stevens Song Debuted In A Box Office Flop — It Became A Beloved Classic Anyway

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:07:00 +0000

In 1971, Cat Stevens was riding high and contributed a new song to a film that bombed, yet years later, both the song and the movie became firm fan-favorites.

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

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0000

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

Vertical Or Horizontal: What's The Best Way To Store Vinyl Records?

staff@grunge.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0000

Vinyl records are prone to damage if stored incorrectly, and keeping your collection pristine starts with making sure it's kept in the proper orientation.

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

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000

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."

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

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0000

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.

The No. 1 Single Of The '60s Is An Iconic Dance Song No One Can Resist

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Of all the songs from the '60s, this iconic dance song was named Billboard's top hit. If you've heard the track, odds are you couldn't resist doing the dance.

The Wild Concert That Rocked The USSR Weeks Before Its Collapse

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:07:00 +0000

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

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

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000

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.

This 1966 Masterpiece From The Beach Boys Brings Paul McCartney To Tears Every Time He Hears It

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0000

A Beach Boys masterpiece from 1966 not only went on to be one of the groups most enduring songs, but it also brings Paul McCartney to tears when he hears it.

Rock Albums That Flopped Before They Became Iconic

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0000

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

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

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0000

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

This Rolling Stones No. 1 Hit From 1973 Is A Tender Ballad — But No One Can Agree Who It's About

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0000

In 1973, a tender ballad by the Rolling Stones about a woman went to No. 1 on the Billboard charts, but it's still a mystery who the song is actually about.

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

staff@grunge.com (Kelly Kuehn) — Sun, 31 May 2026 22:07:00 +0000

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.

At Just 27, Stevie Nicks Wrote A Nearly Perfect Song That Artists Jump To Cover

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0000

One of Stevie Nicks' first songs written for Fleetwood Mac is not only one of the band's iconic hits, but is one of the most covered ballads in modern music.