2024-04-27 10:00
It didn’t matter what types of music you liked in the 1970s, from heavy metal to disco to R&B, everyone loved Bread. The reason was simple, they wrote and recorded terrific songs… Read More
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2024-04-27 01:50
Our list of the top 10 Escape the Fate songs showcases a band that successfully merges various musical influences to forge a significant presence in rock music. Founded in 2004 by guitarist… Read More
2024-04-26 16:00
I was a high school senior in 1970 when I first heard “Chuck E.’s in Love” on the radio. It was a voice I had never heard before. There was something so cool about her voic… Read More
2024-04-26 13:00
If you like loud, intense music, you will loive this cranking band. Killswitch Engage was formed in Westfield, Massachusetts, in 1999. Known for their innovative blend of metalcore and… Read More
2024-04-26 10:00
Bush was formed in London in 1992 by Gavin Rossdale and Nigel Pulsford. The band rose to fame during the mid-1990s, becoming one of the most commercially successful rock bands of the decade… Read More
2024-04-25 19:09
Paramore is one of the coolest rock bands of the modern era. When I first heard them, they reminded me of a mic between No Doubt and Shirley Manson’s Garbage but for an even youn… Read More
2024-04-25 15:21
Do you remember how big the Bangles were in the 1980s. They weren’t overnight Sensations I took them awhile but once MTV got a hold of the video tour for a Walk Like an Egyptian, the B… Read More
2024-04-25 10:00
The Little River Band was formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 1975. As someone who grew up in the 1970s, so many of their songs like “Help Is On The Way,” “Lonesome Lo… Read More
2024-04-24 19:21
This Complete List Of Motorhead Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Motorhead studio albums. The band Motorhead was first formed in 1975. The group Motorhead hails from t… Read More
2024-04-24 16:37
This Complete List Of Little River Band Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Little River Band studio albums. The Little River Band band was first formed in 1975. Th… Read More
2024-04-24 15:00
I was always a big fan of the Derek Trucks Band. I always loved listening to Derek play guitar in the Allman Brothers Band. Between him and Warren Haynes, they paid such great respect to Dua… Read More
2024-04-24 13:35
Motörhead was formed in 1975 in London by Lemmy Kilmister. As we all know and love Motörhead is known for its loud, fast-paced, and rugged rock and roll style, which greatly influe… Read More
2024-04-24 13:00
Our Top 10 Dan Fogelberg Songs looks at the songs of a brilliant songwriter who released his first album in the 1970s. Dan Fogelberg’s songs attracted folk, rock, and pop audiences whi… Read More
2024-04-23 16:00
If you’re into Los Angeles-based indie rock band Foster the People, surely, you’re aware of the band’s guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Sean Cimino and drummer/multi-instrum… Read More
2024-04-23 13:00
By keyboardist Oliver Wakeman’s own admission, being the son of Yes’s legendary keyboardist, Rick Wakeman, doesn’t hurt. Famous bloodline aside, though, Oliver has set fort… Read More
2024-04-22 22:41
Few artists possess the fortitude to follow their passions like Leslie Mandoki does. From an early age, Mandoki fell in love with music across the board and coupled that passion with an ambi… Read More
2024-04-22 19:24
Emerson, Lake, & Palmer were one of the first premier super-groups of the Progressive Rock Era. They formed towards the end of the 1960’s and consisted of Greg Lake of King Crimson… Read More
2024-04-22 14:39
Our 25 Most Distinctive Opening Harmonica Solos In Rock Music presents a list of songs fueled by excellent opening harmonica riffs. This is not a list of the best harmonica solos in rock but… Read More
2024-04-22 11:51
East Coast native Marc Ribler is about as good as it gets when it comes to guitar-based, good-time rock ‘n’ roll. Sure, he pals around with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Ban… Read More
2024-04-22 10:00
This Complete List Of Chevelle Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Chevelle studio albums. The band Chevelle was first formed in 1995. The group Chevelle hails from the a… Read More
2024-04-22 01:31
The first thing you’ll say to yourself when you read the names just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is, “are you kidding me?” Peter Frampton is not in the Rock… Read More
2024-04-21 14:00
This Complete List Of Haim Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Haim studio albums. The band Haim was first formed in 2007. The group Haim hails from the area of San Ferna… Read More
2024-04-21 12:44
Our top ten Fleet Foxes songs showcase a band that originated in Washington and is renowned for its exceptional indie-folk music. Fleet Foxes began their journey at Lake Washington High Scho… Read More
2024-04-20 20:21
This Complete List Of KISS Solo Albums And Songs presents the full discography of KISS Solo studio albums. The four original members of the band KISS all released solo albums on… Read More
2024-04-20 16:30
Sandy was a very popular name in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. It has since lost its popularity in the past few decades when many parents named their daughters Britney, Amanda, Ashley, and so… Read More
2024-04-19 16:45
Our top 10 Nightwish songs highlight the journey of this Finnish band, which has become a powerhouse in symphonic metal. Founded in 1996 by keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuo… Read More
2024-04-19 15:25
Our top 10 Pale Waves songs list introduces us to a band celebrated for its indie rock sound. Originally called Creek, the band was founded by drummer Ciara Doran and vocalist Heather Baron… Read More
2024-04-19 14:38
Our top 10 Anberlin songs list showcases an American band that has made significant contributions to the alternative rock and emo music genres. Originally, the band members formed SaGoh 24/7… Read More
2024-04-19 13:00
This Complete List Of White Zombie Albums And Songs presents the full discography of White Zombie studio albums. The band White Zombie was first formed in 1985. The group White Zombie… Read More
2024-04-19 10:00
This Complete List Of Gwen Stefani Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Gwen Stefani studio albums. Gwen Stefani first becomes famous as the lead singer of the band No Doubt.&nb&hell…Read More
2024-04-19 01:26
Our top 10 Dirty Heads songs list introduces us to an American band renowned for its unique blend of reggae-rock music. Founded in 2006 by Jared Watson and vocalist Dustin Bushnell in Orange… Read More
2024-04-18 22:47
Bruce Springsteen fans will be greeted with a new Bruce Springsteen release on April 19, 2024. But dont get lost in your high hopes just yet. No, it’s not a new studio album, it’… Read More
2024-04-18 16:00
This Complete List Of Jackson Browne Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Jackson Browne studio albums. Jackson Browne was born on October 9, 1948. Jackson Browne hails fr… Read More
2024-04-18 13:00
This Complete List Of Stevie Ray Vaughan Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Stevie Ray Vaughan studio albums. Stevie Ray Vaughan was born October 3, 1954. Sadly he passed away… Read More
2024-04-18 11:36
Our top 10 Soul Asylum songs showcase a Grammy award-winning band known for its contributions to grunge, country rock, and alternative rock. Formed in Minneapolis in 1981, Soul Asylum was or… Read More
2024-04-18 11:00
Our top 10 Mudvayne songs spotlight a metal band renowned for its pioneering album art, innovative soundscapes, and unique visual presentation, including face and body paint and distinctive… Read More
2024-04-18 09:00
This Complete List Of Luther Vandross Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Luther Vandross studio albums. Luther Vandross was born on April 20, 1951. Sadly he passed… Read More
2024-04-18 00:48
In our Top 10 Henry Rollins songs, we explore the career of one of underground music’s most prominent figures, who has also left his mark on popular culture through his writing, acting… Read More
2024-04-18 00:39
This Complete List Of Taylor Swift’s Studio Albums And Songs presents the entire discography of Taylor Swift’s studio albums. Taylor Swift was born on December 13, 1989. She hail… Read More
2024-04-17 13:11
This Complete List Of Blue Oyster Cult Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Blue Oyster Cult studio albums. The band Blue Oyster Cult was first formed in 1967. The g… Read More
2024-04-17 10:00
At one time, he was a punk rocker through and through, and maybe, to a degree. he still is. Though, these days, Jeff Slate’s licks are usually reserved for his muse’s deepest des… Read More
2024-04-17 10:00
This Complete List Of Generation X Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Generation X studio albums. The band Generation X was first formed in 1976. The group Generat… Read More
2024-04-16 23:20
Humble Pie was one of England’s foremost hard rock bands from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s. Best known for their thundering double-live album, Performance: Rockin’ the Fillmor… Read More
2024-04-16 15:00
This Complete List Of Talking Heads Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Talking Heads studio albums. The band Talking Heads was first formed in 1975. The group Talking He… Read More
2024-04-16 13:00
Straight outta San Francisco, California, Babylon A.D., which has been fronted by charismatic lead vocalist Derek Davis from the start, showed the world that the Bay Area had the goods when… Read More
2024-04-15 21:18
Our 10 Best 1970 Rolling Stones Songs list focuses obviously (based on the article’s title) on the music the Rolling Stones released during their 1970’s period. Many would argue… Read More
2024-04-15 15:57
This Complete List Of The 5th Dimension Albums And Songs presents the full discography of The 5th Dimension studio albums. The band was first formed in 1965. The group hails from the a… Read More
2024-04-15 13:47
This Complete List Of David Byrne Albums And Songs presents the full discography of David Byrne studio albums. David Byrne first came to prominence as the leader of the band Talking Heads. D… Read More
2024-04-14 21:07
Our 25 Best Rock Songs With The Word ‘Bridge’ In The Title presents songs that use the symbolism of a bridge representing transitions, connections, and passages. This metaphor no… Read More
2024-04-14 10:00
This Complete List Of Laura Branigan Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Laura Branigan studio albums. Laura Branigan was born on July 3, 1952. She passed away on August… Read More
2024-04-13 18:17
Our Top 10 Jefferson Airplane Songs list defines some of the most important songs the band released during their 1960s and early 1970s career. If we had to choose one band that defined the c… Read More
2024-04-13 15:48
Our Top 10 Crystal Gayle Songs list looks at the songs of a successful crossover country pop artist who began her career in the 1970s. Many may not realize that Crystal Gayle is the younger… Read More
2024-04-13 11:32
Our top 10 Crowded House songs list introduces us to a rock band formed in Melbourne. New Zealand vocalist and guitarist Neil Finn joined Australian drummer Paul Hester and bassist Nick Seym… Read More
2024-04-13 10:00
Born in Miami Beach, Florida, in 1980, Fernando Perdomo is best known for his work as a guitarist in the film Echo in the Canyon, where he supported Jakob Dylan, Fiona Apple, Beck, Nora… Read More
2024-04-12 21:49
Corey Glover has never been afraid to make a statement, not with Living Colour or as a solo artist. By his admission, if he could go back, he might have done some things differently, but reg… Read More
2024-04-12 19:17
Our Top 10 Grace Jones Songs celebrates a towering figure in the music industry, whose stage presence was as dynamic and controversial as the versatility of her music. Grace Jones is not onl… Read More
2024-04-12 17:55
Our Top 10 Songs from The Kills introduces us to the dynamic English-American rock duo, Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince, who have been releasing captivating hits since 2001. Before forming T… Read More
2024-04-12 12:32
Our top 10 Delaney & Bonnie songs showcase a duo celebrated for their electrifying live performances. Comprising singers and songwriters Delaney Bramlett and Bonnie Bramlett, their marri… Read More
2024-04-12 10:00
This Complete List Of The Turtles Albums And Songs presents the full discography of The Turtles studio albums. The band The Turtles was first formed in 1965. The group The Turtle… Read More
2024-04-12 01:19
Our Top 10 Songs from The Fray introduces us to an American rock band distinguished by its use of the piano as a lead instrument, a trait shared with bands like Keane and Coldplay. Unlike ma… Read More
2024-04-11 21:50
Our Top 10 Flamin’ Groovies Songs list highlights a band distinguished for blending classic rock and roll covers with their distinctive original works. Established in 1965, the Flamin… Read More
2024-04-11 20:48
Our 10 Most Distinctive Opening Saxophone Lines In Rock Music list presents a small showcase of some of the best opening saxophone licks in rock music history. This is not an argument about… Read More
2024-04-11 11:46
When Led Zeppelin released their four CD Box Set Led Zeppelin on September 9, 1990, Led Zeppelin fans were treated to two Led Zeppelin recordings that had never been released before. One was… Read More
2024-04-11 10:00
Our selection of the top 10 songs by The Flying Burrito Brothers offers a fresh look at an iconic American band, renowned for its pivotal role in shaping the 1970s country-rock scene. In the… Read More
2024-04-11 00:40
Our Top 10 Jefferson Starship songs list takes a look at a band that was one of the most influential psychedelic bands of the 1960s and then radically changed their sound, style, and, intere… Read More
2024-04-10 16:25
Our Top 10 Howard Melvin & the Blue Notes songs list looks at one of the great Philadelphia soul bands of the 1970s. Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes represented the sound of Philadelp… Read More
2024-04-10 11:11
Pink Floyd is one of rock history’s most successful, beloved, and influential bands. Their best-known album, Dark Side Of The Moon stayed on the Billboard Top 200 charts for a who… Read More
2024-04-10 00:48
Our Ten Favorite Bob Seger Albums list looks at the entire Bob Seger catalog and picks ten of what we believe were the best Bob Seger albums that we have enjoyed the most. It was no easy tas… Read More
2024-04-09 20:17
Our Top 10 Gerry and the Pacemakers Songs list looks at an early 1960s rock band that hailed from the metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, in the legendary city of Liverpool. The ban… Read More
2024-04-09 15:55
Known as “The Motor Madman,” Ted Nugent, who was born Theodore Anthony Nugent on December 13, 1948, has impacted rock ‘n’ roll across genres and generations with The… Read More
2024-04-09 13:46
Our Top 10 Sugarloaf Songs list features a classic American rock band formed in the late 60s. The band consisted of members Jerry Corbetta (lead singer/keyboardist), Bob Webber (guitarist)… Read More
2024-04-09 10:00
As far as prog rock goes, you’ll often hear names like Pink Floyd, Genesis, King Crimson, and Jethro Tull—as you should. That said, there’s no telling the story of prog roc… Read More
2024-04-08 16:50
Our Top 10 Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show songs list revisits the journey of a band that emerged from New Jersey in the 1960s. The initial lineup included George Cummings, Ray Sawyer, and… Read More
2024-04-08 15:29
Undoubtedly, Slayer stands as one of the most formidable heavy metal bands to emerge from Huntington Beach, California. Formed in 1981 by vocalist and bassist Tom Araya along with guitarists… Read More
2024-04-08 10:00
Our Top 10 Superchunk Songs list introduces us to Superchunk, an American indie rock band celebrated for their dynamic sound, which draws heavily from punk rock influences. Established in 19… Read More
2024-04-07 23:45
Our Top 10 Fear Factory Songs list shines a spotlight on an American band renowned for its contributions to the industrial and groove metal subgenres. Originally formed in 1989 under the nam… Read More
2024-04-07 21:10
Our top 10 songs by Disturbed showcase the band, an American group celebrated for its masterful fusion of hard rock, heavy metal, alternative metal, and nu-metal styles. Originally named Bra… Read More
2024-04-07 17:14
In 1972, when I was 12, I remember hearing a song by a woman on the school bus with the intriguing phrase “clouds in my coffee.” I didn’t know who it was, but th… Read More
2024-04-07 15:08
Creating a list of the 10 Best Rock Songs with the Word ‘Green’ in the Title proved to be more challenging than our previous compilation, which focused on rock songs with the wor… Read More
2024-04-06 20:06
Our Top 10 Paul McCartney Albums list picks ten of the best Paul McCartney solo albums, including the records he released during the Paul McCartney & Wings years. Of course, that makes i… Read More
2024-04-06 13:05
The standard practice when a successful band loses a member for any of the usual reasons (quit, fired, or depends on who you ask) is to replace them. Bands typically don’t want to mess… Read More
2024-04-05 23:58
Our Top 10 Crack The Sky songs list presents a collection of songs showcasing a popular East Coast band that fans have always clamored deserved to be more well known. Well, they are in Maryl… Read More
2024-04-05 15:49
As I was working in my basement office in New York just an hour ago, editing an interview I am about to publish, I experienced a very scary moment. We dont get earthquakes often in New York… Read More
2024-04-05 10:00
Formed around 1965, NRBQ, initially known as the “New Rhythm and Blues Quintet,” sprang into the music scene with founders Terry Adams on piano, Steve Ferguson on guitar, and Joe… Read More
2024-04-05 10:00
If you’re a fan of classic rock, hard rock, or heavy metal, or just from Long Island and have had your finger on the pulse of what’s hot in rock dating back to the ’70s, su… Read More
2024-04-04 21:10
Since its beginning, guitarist Rich Williams has been a mainstay within Kansas. He was there for the early ’70s when the band’s record company nearly sunk them. He was there for… Read More
2024-04-04 15:32
Our 25 Most Distinctive Opening Bass Lines In Rock Music History presents a group of songs all fueled by some very original bass lines that played a significant role in the opening sections… Read More
2024-04-04 10:00
Over the decades, guitarist Steve Conte has impacted numerous acts to sublime perfection. Be it the New York Dolls, Michael Monroe’s solo ensemble, or his solo career, one thing is sur… Read More
2024-04-03 22:38
Our list of the Top 10 String Cheese Incident Songs introduces a band whose eclectic music blends progressive bluegrass, psychedelia, country, and rock elements. Active since 1993, the group… Read More
2024-04-03 21:27
For 51 years, ZZ Top consisted of three men, two beards, and a Southern-fried attitude. They rocked, rolled, and dished up plate after plate of the perviest grooves and lewdest blues you cou… Read More
2024-04-03 20:35
Our top 10 songs list from The Waterboys showcases a distinguished folk-rock ensemble, drawing members primarily from Scotland, Ireland, England, and Wales. Mike Scott, the group’s fou… Read More
2024-04-03 13:48
Our Top 10 Doobie Brothers albums list takes a look at the catalog of one of the most loved bands in rock and roll history. There are two types of Doobie Brothers fans. There are those that… Read More
2024-04-03 13:15
Our selection of the top 10 Alison Krauss songs showcases a truly exceptional talent in the music world, celebrated for her extensive array of accolades and her significant impact on the blu… Read More
2024-04-03 10:00
Born and raised in Northeast Philly, Pennsylvania, and currently residing in Brooklyn, New York, guitarist Aaron Dugan has impacted many modern rock, reggae, roots, soul, and funk records to… Read More
2024-04-02 23:40
Our Top 10 Christopher Cross Songs list takes a look at a soft rock legend who rose to fame in the 70’s and 80’s. Christopher Cross won multiple Grammy Awards for his self-titled… Read More
2024-04-02 18:33
Our Top 10 Gary Moore Songs list showcases the talent of one of the most exceptional rock and roll guitarists to have ever performed on stage. Gary Moore is often overlooked in discussions a… Read More
2024-04-02 14:32
Our “Top 10 Jesse Colin Young Songs” spotlight an American songwriter and musician who has made significant contributions across various genres, including rock, country, folk, an… Read More
2024-04-02 13:00
Born Reginald Leonard Smith in Blackheath, South London, in 1939, the boy known as ‘Marty Wilde’ had an early love for music—particularly rock ‘n’ roll. T… Read More
2024-04-02 10:00
Our “Top 10 Tracy Chapman Songs” list celebrates a Grammy Award-winning artist. Tracy’s musical journey began at the tender age of three with a ukulele in hand, evolving to… Read More
2024-04-02 00:38
Europe’s journey from a fledgling band named Force to becoming one of Sweden’s most iconic rock bands is a testament to their resilience, talent, and the transformative power of… Read More
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