The 4 Longest Guitar Solos In Soft Rock Classics
Classic jams like "Faithfully" and "Hotel California" have some of the longest guitar solos in soft rock. So do songs by Bon Jovi and the Alan Parsons Project.
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Not The Byrds, Not Buffalo Springfield: The Band That Time Forgot Helped Invent Country Rock
You probably don't remember this band, even though they released more than 20 albums, helped launch country rock, and included future members of the Eagles.
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The 5 Greatest Self-Taught Bassists Of All Time
Bassists are often the unsung heroes of a band, but some of the best bassists of all time never even had a lesson, and they still became stand-out musicians.
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Quote Of The Day By Bonnie Raitt: 'I'm Glad People Think I'm A ...'
Bonnie Raitt has said she embraces being known as a "badass" because she's dedicated her life to blues and rock 'n' roll, and she likes being a nonconformist.
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This 1978 Doobie Brothers Hit Is Considered The Best Yacht Rock Song Of All Time
The music that has come to be called yacht rock has a few trademark qualities, but this Doobie Brothers hit from 1978 is the captain of the genre.
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Quote Of The Day By Willie Nelson: 'I Still Think Music Is What ...'
Willie Nelson has been making music longer than most of us have been alive. If anyone understands the medium's ability to bring us together, it's him.
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The Top 5 Disco Hits That Took Over 1978
In 1978 disco was at peak popularity, and hits from that genre like "Boogie Ooogie Oogie," "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" and "I Want Your Love" took over.
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The Best Female-Led Moments In Soft Rock History
Some of the best female-led soft rock came from Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Olivia Newton-John, Tina Turner, Donna Summer and Barbra Streisand.
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The Top 5 Synth-Pop Hits That Took Over 1983
In the early '80s, these songs that heavily utilized synthesizers climbed the charts and became wildly popular for their fun sounds and catchy tunes.
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5 Folk Rock Songs That Are As Quiet As They Are Powerful
These songs by Tracy Chapman, Leonard Cohen, PJ Harvey, and more are unforgettable reminders that folk rock doesn't need to be loud to be effective.
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5 Classic Albums That Define Funk
Some of the most defining funk albums come from legends like Parliament, James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, Betty Davis, and Prince. Here are our picks.
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The 5 Most Romantic Soft Rock Solos Of All Time
Some of the most romantic soft rock solos of all time can be heard in these songs by Michael Bolton, Lionel Richie, Phil Collins, Paul McCartney, and Journey.
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The 5 Best Soft Rock Solos Of The '90s
We've compiled a list of the five best solos from rock songs in the '90s. See if you remember these songs by Sting, Sarah McLachlan, and others.
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5 Rock Legends Who Composed Music For Classic Video Games
Art-rockers Devo and Queen's Brian May are just a couple of the legendary rock acts who contributed their talents to classic video games.
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The 5 Longest Albums In Rock History Are Worth Taking The Time To Hear
Some artists, including the Clash and Smashing Pumpkins, say go big or go home. Here's why their epically long albums and these others are worth a listen.
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5 Classic Hit Love Songs That Were Way Bigger Outside The US
While you've likely heard of the timeless love songs on this list, they found even more success on the charts of countries other than the United States.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Summer 1960
The summer of 1960 was ruled by lovestruck ballads from Roy Orbison, the Everly Brothers, and Connie Francis; novelty songs; and, of course, Elvis Presley.
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Classic Covers The Original Artists Admitted Were Better Than Theirs
Artists as big as Dolly Parton, Tom Petty, Paul McCartney, and Bob Dylan admitted that these covers of their songs were even better than the originals.
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The 5 Best Duets In Pop History
The best duets occur when two artists come together to create something greater than themselves, and the ones we've picked certainly do the job.
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Quote Of The Day By Prince: 'Don't Ask Me About ...'
Prince was an enigma; a unique talent who never conformed to expectations, and he didn't want to be asked his opinion on popular new acts, either.
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The Voice Behind Chicago's Biggest Ballads Was Born 82 Years Ago Today
The singer of Chicago's "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" and "If You Leave Me Now" turns 82 this year. Here's a look at the Peter Cetera's time with the band.
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Quote Of The Day By Bob Marley: 'Now Is The Time When You Have To ...'
Bob Marley was a man with a message, and in 1975, he said, "Now is the time when you have to get conscious." Here's a look at what he meant.
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Some Of The Longest Rock Encores In Music History, Ranked By Number Of Songs
These artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, and the Cure, topped off already-impressive concerts with astonishingly long encores.
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The 5 Best Soft Rock Solos Of The '80s
From Neal Schon's blistering guitar outro in "Faithfully" to Bruce Hornsby's iconic piano break in "The Way It Is," here are the decade's best soft rock solos.
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5 Buddy Rich Drum Solos That Cement His Status In Rock Music History
Buddy Rich is one of the best drummers of all time, and even though he was a jazz guy, these five rock solos earned him a place in rock history.
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Born 59 Years Ago In New Orleans, This Singer Snapped Jazz Back Into The Mainstream
As the man behind the soundtrack to "When Harry Met Sally," this artist, who was born 59 years ago, brought jazz back to the mainstream in the '90s.
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5 Songs That Prove Country Artists Can Rock
Country artists like Chris Stapleton and Dolly Parton have proven they can rock, and others have collaborated with rockers like Pantera and Tom Morello.
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