The Grateful Dead song, Truckin', was based on what Bob Weir described as an "endless cycle" of touring and an incident in which the band members were arrested.
Read MoreBoomers grew up in quite a time, and there's no shortage of songs sure to transport them back to the sock hops, groovy parties, and disco nights of their youth.
Read MoreBob Weir and Jerry Garcia are best known as musicians in the Grateful Dead, but Weir has been clear that his bond with Garcia felt almost cosmic.
Read MoreFrom hateful words to a few stolen chords and even crashing a car with drugs and a gun, these '70s rock stars found that their reputation wasn't invulnerable.
Read MoreSampling is a huge part of hip-hop, and you may not know that songs from classic rock artists from Ozzy Osbourne to Elton John were part of these modern hits.
Read MoreFrom the excitement of a great night out to a loud and proud expression of being free to be yourself, these '80s tunes captured the essence of youthful energy.
Read MoreSome '80s songs from iconic acts like Talking Heads and Lindsey Buckingham were flops on their release, but have since become eternally classic tunes.
Read MoreMusic in the 1980s splintered into many directions, but the timeless allure of a love song held strong, with these odes to romantic feelings going platinum.
Read MoreIf you find yourself without a partner this Valentine's Day, we have about 80 years of highly varied rock music to choose from.
Read MoreLove songs connect with audiences, conjuring memories and emotions, but they stir their creators, too. The singers of these five love songs felt them deeply.
Read MoreEven with all of his hits, songs that came off of Neil Diamond's '70s albums like "Moods," "Stones" and "Tap Root Manuscript" didn't get the love they deserved.
Read MoreIf you want sincerity in a love song, one decade will especially help: the 1970s. One obvious choice is the unparalleled "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green.
Read More1969 was a pivotal time in the evolution of rock, and songs from bands like the Beatles, CCR, and the Stooges went on to define rock 'n' roll history.
Read MoreFrom rare demos and deep cuts to rock classics like "Free Bird" and "Gimme Three Steps," the story of Lynyrd Skynyrd unfolds through these essential songs.
Read MoreStevie Wonder's iconic 1981 hit "Happy Birthday" came from a dream and it was the catalyst for a federal holiday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Read MoreFrom a last-gasp hit from a fading arena rock band to breakout solo acts that flamed out, these chart-toppers from 1986 are now approaching a quiet middle age.
Read MoreDisco reigned supreme in 1978, but one surprise breakout from a lesser-known and since forgotten star was the longest-running No. 1 love song that year.
Read MoreWhether it was a superb cover, a seasonally timed rerelease, or a reimagining of the original, these flop songs from the '50s eventually found chart success.
Read MoreWhen a song's lyrics don't make sense, we just roll with it even as we say, huh? Here are a few '80s songs with lyrics that may always be head-scratchers.
Read MoreFor Fleetwood Mac, Heat, David Bowie, and other rock trailblazers, 1977 was a banner year for songs that have only gotten better with time.
Read MoreLed Zeppelin was the quintessential rock band of the 1970s, and some songs perfectly capture what the band was all about at certain points in time.
Read MoreFrom bizarre and creepy lyrics to vocal performances straight from dive-bar karaoke, these '70s songs became hits despite the best efforts of their singers.
Read MoreA lot of of songs that made it to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Hits chart didn't age well. Here's a look at five that die-hard rock fans can't stand.
Read MoreEveryone has their favorite '80s love ballad, and everyone is right about whichever one it is, but a few classics have stuck with us like heirlooms.
Read MoreFrom the evocative lyrics of Elton John to the irresistible beat of Earth, Wind & Fire, these iconic '70s wedding songs will always be a hit with boomers.
Read MoreThere is something special about music considered timeless. While some songs age well, others get even better as the years go on, like these five from 1974.
Read MoreWho among us truly knows the meaning of life? Nonetheless, these songs from the tumultuous '60s certainly touch on some answers that we can all relate to.
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