7 Rock Albums That Changed Music Forever — All Released 35 Years Ago
In 1991, rock music was permanently snapped in a new direction with the release of these seminal albums, making legends of bands such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam.
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The 5 Best Autobiographical Bruce Springsteen Songs
Bruce Springsteen is one of the best songwriters in rock history, with plenty of tracks about who he is, where he came from, and what matters most to him.
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The 5 Best Folk Rock Hits Written By Women
From Carly Simon's famous veiled excoriation to Joni Mitchell's lamentation of urban blight, these female-penned folk rock hits still shine decades later.
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The Best Classic Rock Hits Inspired By Foreign Languages
In the 1960s and '70s, these classic rock stars scored major, contemporary-sounding hits with tunes inspired by older songs from other languages.
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The No. 1 Song On August 29, 1970 Sounds Even More Relevant Today
The turmoil of the 1970s was fertile ground for musical inspiration, and this punchy hit from August 1970 has a simple message that still rings true today.
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Quote Of The Day By PJ Harvey: 'I've Always Felt That I'm Affected By ...'
PJ Harvey gives us our quote of the day. She talks about how the world and its conflicts affect humanity internally and how she processes that in her music.
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5 Dolly Parton Songs That Prove She Was More Than A Country Music Icon
From oil-themed wit to the theme song for a Hollywood rom-com, Dolly Parton has never been satisfied to rest on her traditional country music laurels.
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The '70s And '80s Songs In Grand Theft Auto 6 So Far Are Classic Bangers
As expected, Rockstar Games didn't skimp on the music selection for "Grand Theft Auto 6" — so far, there's a lot to look forward to.
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The 5 Best Rock Songs Inspired By Classic Westerns
Some of rock's best songwriters, from Bob Dylan to Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler, have drawn inspiration from Westerns by Sergio Leone, Sam Peckinpah, and more.
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5 Iconic Singles Of The '80s That Sound Even Cooler Today
The 1980s were a formative time for numerous pop and rock subgenres, with songs like New Order's "Blue Monday" and Nirvana's "About a Girl" leading the way.
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Born 61 Years Ago Today, Her Music Made It All The Way To Outer Space
This iconic, consensus-building, genre-blending vocalist was born on August 28, 1965, and two of her songs have made it into outer space.
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The No. 1 Song On August 28, 1966 Sounds Even More Summery Today
With its breezy lyrics about rainbows, sea turtles, and beach sunsets, this psychedelic smash hit from 1966 will still put you in a summer state of mind.
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Quote Of The Day By Debbie Harry: 'If I'd Been My Parents, I Wouldn't Have Thought ...'
Debbie Harry's success was a long time coming and not something the frontwoman — much different than her stage character would suggest — could've predicted.
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Quote Of The Day By Daryl Hall: 'I Have Never Had A Helping Hand In My Career, Outside Of ...'
Daryl Hall has had great success both with Hall & Oates and as a solo artist, yet he's faced plenty of scrutiny from the media over his long career.
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Quote Of The Day By Neil Young: 'Steve Jobs Was A Digital Pioneer, But ...'
Throughout his career, Neil Young has found time to stand up for what he sees as a huge problem: A decline in the quality and sonic fidelity of recorded music.
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Quote Of The Day By Todd Rundgren: 'There Is No Way To Change Anything Else In The World If ...'
From forming cult bands to producing numerous hits with legends such as Patti Smith, Todd Rundgren's self-determination has been the key to his success.
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5 Folk Rock Songs For When You're Feeling Lonely
Some folk rock tunes deal with feelings of aloneness, abandonment, and isolation, so we selected five of the best for when that feeling of loneliness kicks in.
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Not Her Kenny Rogers Duet, Not Her Solo Career: Dolly Parton's Chart-Topping Supergroup
In the mid-'70s, three country music superstars, including Dolly Parton, decided to collaborate. Ten years later, their album was an award-winning smash hit.
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The 5 Best Rock Music Videos Of The '70s
The 1970s was one of the greatest decades for music, so it's no surprise that it also created some of the best music videos of all time.
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5 Songs That Prove This '80s Genre Is Even Cooler Today
Break out the eyeliner and Spandex. These five glam metal anthems prove the genre was more than just big hair, with songs worth belting out to this day.
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The No. 1 Song On August 27, 1965 Sounds Even More Affectionate Today
While Sonny and Cher would eventually part ways and live separate lives, in the summer of 1965 they sang a charming duet that became a timeless classic.
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Not The Rolling Stones, Not His Solo Career: Mick Jagger's Supergroup That Time Forgot
In 2011, Mick Jagger released an experimental album with artists from various genres. SuperHeavy was nothing like the Rolling Stones, but it was a cool project.
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She Should Be As Famous As Janis Joplin, But Her Potential Was Never Realized
Here's the story of the often-tragic life, promising rise, and ultimate downfall of a truly overlooked and wholly unique luminary: singer-songwriter Judee Sill.
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No. 1 Rock Hits That Were Almost Too Long For Radio
These No. 1 rock hits defied radio conventions. They proved that longer songs could still dominate the charts and become beloved radio classics.
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Rockers React To Dolly Parton's Death At 80
Country legend Dolly Parton also embraced rock music, and after her death, tributes poured forth from icons of the rock 'n' roll community such as Mick Jagger.
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Not Rocky Horror: The 1979 Tim Curry Rock Hit You Forgot About
While the late actor Tim Curry is arguably best known for his role in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," he also had a minor hit song in 1979.
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Phil Collins' 1989 No. 1 Hit Features A Rock Legend You Probably Never Noticed
This music icon is largely responsible for the richly textured harmonies and heartfelt vocals that characterize Phil Collins' "Another Day in Paradise".
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In 2022, Dolly Parton Tried To Refuse This Rock Music Honor — But She Was Told No
Dolly Parton was an undeniable icon who had a long and prolific career, recording many songs that became bigger than country music.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Summer 1967
The summer of 1967 was a historic one, marked by social unrest and a rising counterculture movement. Here are the hits that soundtracked those landmark months.
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The 5 Best Rock Songs With Eclipse In The Title
Out of the many rock songs that are centered around eclipses, here are the ones everyone should listen to if they're interested in the cultural phenomenon.
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