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10 Songs About Death That Help When Words Fail

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0000

These songs from Elton John, Oasis, and other artists unpack the emotions that accompany death in ways that have helped countless listeners.

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Collecting Vintage Band T-Shirts

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:37:00 +0000

From checking tags to stitching and even the ink, these are the many characteristics to check for when starting a collection of vintage band t-shirts.

Not The Supremes, Not The Temptations: The Group That Time Forgot Gave Motown Its First Million-Seller

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Motown was home to some of the most famous musical acts of the '60s and beyond, but their first big hit came from an unexpected and oft-forgotten group.

In 1958, Columbia Records Invented The Greatest Hits Album — Then It Made Chart History

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:07:00 +0000

A "greatest hits" album is one of the easiest ways to capitalize on the prior success of an artist, and Columbia Records created this concept with a smash.

The Best Display Ideas To Show Off Your Guitar Pick Collection

staff@grunge.com (Nicholas Vrchoticky) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:07:00 +0000

It's easy to accrue a collection of guitar picks from shows and events, and there are plenty of cool, fun ways to put this memorabilia on display.

His Studio Albums Weren't Selling. Then He Made One Of The Best Live Albums Ever

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Some of the most iconic musicians in history had to put in years of work to make it big, including one of the best-selling artists in the 1970s.

The 5 Best Duets To Ever Come Out Of Motown

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:07:00 +0000

Featuring vocals from Motown superstars like Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, and Lionel Richie, these songs are among the label's most romantic, silky-smooth duets.

How To Properly Clean Vinyl Record Players

staff@grunge.com (Jason Brow) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:07:00 +0000

You've done your homework and selected the perfect record player for your home and budget, but do you know how to clean it so it always sounds great?

In 1965, In A Small English Town, The Yardbirds Changed The Sound Of Hard Rock Forever

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:07:00 +0000

In 1965, future guitar legend Jeff Beck was playing for the Yardbirds, and his onstage experiments in the U.K. would revolutionize rock 'n' roll.

1983 No. 1, Written As A Vampire Love Song, Topped The Charts 43 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0000

The origins of this operatic 1983 pop hit stretch all the way back to "Nosferatu," a 1922 silent horror classic that was in turn inspired by "Dracula."

Quote Of The Day By Linda Ronstadt: 'You Don't Want People Who ...'

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Pop and country-rock superstar Linda Ronstadt voiced some strong opinions about who is most likely to work hard and contribute meaningfully to society.

The Best Hi-Fi Setups For Beginners

staff@grunge.com (Tony Le Calvez) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0000

If you're ready to splash out on a hi-fi system but don't know your pre-amps from your receivers, these are the components needed for many years of musical joy.

5 Of The Most Beautiful Voices In Soft Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:07:00 +0000

From Karen Carpenter to Celine Dion, these soft rock singers are known for beautiful voices that helped produce some of the genre's biggest hits.

5 Drum Solos We Wish We Could Hear Again For The First Time

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Here are five classic drum solos that not only pack a major punch, but make us wish we could experience hearing them for the first time again.

1982 Pop No. 1, A 'Terrible Record To Make,' Hit The Top 44 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0000

Ostensibly a story of growing up and unrealized dreams, John Cougar's, aka John Mellencamp, sole No. 1 hit from 1982 was a frustrating piece to get just right.

Quote Of The Day By John Bonham: 'There Have Been Times When I've Blundered And ...'

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

John Bonham is regarded as one of the most important drummers in rock history, though he admitted that mistakes can happen when you are pushing boundaries.

The Funk Hit That Changed The Sound Of Pop Music

staff@grunge.com (Tony Le Calvez) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0000

In 1970, Sly Stone & the Family Stone released a funk classic, but it was bassist Larry Graham's pioneering technique that became a staple for future artists.

5 Times The Kinks Turned Musicians Into Legends

staff@grunge.com (Tony Le Calvez) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:07:00 +0000

The Davies brothers tend to eclipse the other members of the Kinks, which does a disservice to the talented musicians who once shared a stage with the band.

The Gift Eric Clapton Never Got To Give Jimi Hendrix

staff@grunge.com (Nicholas Vrchoticky) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0000

The friendship between guitar legends Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix was such that Clapton intended to give Hendrix a special gift; however, he was too late.

Born 109 Years Ago Today In North Carolina, This Piano Genius Changed Jazz Forever

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:07:00 +0000

The genius of this jazz pianist, who was born 109 years ago in 1917, was not always well understood, but today he is revered for his unusual playing style.