2024-03-28 21:24
Our selection of the top 10 Dashboard Confessional songs showcases the finest work of a rock band hailing from Florida, celebrated for their diverse musical influences. Initially rooted in e… Read More
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2024-03-28 20:05
Our exploration of the top 10 Fountains of Wayne songs highlights a band that masterfully combined pop sensibilities with the grit of alternative and indie rock, achieving notable acclaim in… Read More
2024-03-28 17:59
Classic rock music bleeds Red in so many ways. Songs are abundant in rock and roll that uses the noun “Red” in their titles. The question here is which ones come to mind first or… Read More
2024-03-28 15:55
Our selection of the top 10 Living Colour songs showcases the highlights of a versatile American band that has captivated audiences with its award-winning and critically acclaimed music. Oft… Read More
2024-03-28 10:00
Our selection of the top 10 Modest Mouse songs celebrates the standout tracks from a band renowned for its unforgettable guitar riffs and ethereal vocals. Since their formation in 1992, Mode… Read More
2024-03-27 23:49
Our selection of the top 10 Killswitch Engage tracks delves into the repertoire of a dynamic metalcore band that emerged in 1999 from Westfield, Massachusetts. The band’s formation was… Read More
2024-03-27 23:12
In 1969. Long Islander Leslie West released his first album entitled Mountain. The album title is not to be confused with the name of the band he would form one year later. Leslie West&rsquo&hell…Read More
2024-03-27 20:11
I’m sad to say we’ve come to the final day of the 2024 Monsters of Rock Cruise. Like every year, it is an experience of a lifetime – with memories that you truly cannot mak… Read More
2024-03-27 10:58
Our Top 10 Richard Thompson Songs list presents ten songs from one of the most interesting and well-respected songwriters in classic rock history. Richard Thompson has sustained a long music… Read More
2024-03-27 10:00
This Complete List Of Ace Frehley Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Ace Frehley studio albums. Ace Frehley was born on April 27, 1951 Ace Frehley hails from the area of… Read More
2024-03-27 01:51
Our Eagles albums ranked article looks at a band that we wish, quite frankly, had released more albums than they did. The Eagles are one of the most loved bands in classic rock history. The… Read More
2024-03-26 21:23
Megadeth are one of the top bands of thrash metal from California. They were formed by vocalist and guitarist Dave Mustaine with fellow guitarist Dave Ellefson in 1983 a short time after Mus… Read More
2024-03-26 20:23
Kim Bendix Petersen, known to the world as King Diamond, is a powerhouse in the heavy metal scene, famed for his remarkable vocal range and his theatrical stage presence, complete with signa… Read More
2024-03-26 16:26
Our top 10 Allman Brothers Band Ballads article looks at some of the band’s more laid-back recordings. This was not an easy list to put together because there’s a fine line betwe… Read More
2024-03-26 14:01
Our compilation of the top 10 songs by The Shins highlights how a seemingly secondary venture can blossom into a major musical force. Originating in 1996 as a side project by James Mercer, a… Read More
2024-03-25 23:05
Somewhere in the middle of the Caribbean… not so long ago… it’s day 4 of the Monsters Of Rock Cruise. If you’ve been following my coverage of the best rock n’… Read More
2024-03-25 13:14
Our Top 10 Janis Joplin songs list defines some of the best material released by one of the most magnificent rock and roll artists of the classic rock era. Sadly, Janis Joplin did not releas… Read More
2024-03-25 01:07
Our Top 10 Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) Songs list introduces us to one of the best-known bands from Merseyside, England. Formed in 1978, OMD started with Andy McCluskey and Paul… Read More
2024-03-24 13:48
Our Top 10 Smokie Songs list looks at the songs of an English Rock band that had great success in the UK and Australia and a few big hits in the U.S. Hailing from the city of Bradford, Yorks… Read More
2024-03-24 10:00
Formed in 2002 in Southampton, England, Band of Skulls’s amalgamation of blues, indie, and garage rock has long been a sight to behold. Records like Baby Darling Doll Face Honey&n&hell…Read More
2024-03-23 21:03
Out of Los Angeles’, Black Label Society emerged in 1998 as the brainchild of Zakk Wylde, a virtuoso guitarist and vocalist known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne. The band’s gene… Read More
2024-03-23 12:20
The best rock festival highlighting ‘80s melodic rock is back for their 15th year! In 2024, M3 Rock Festival is being held on May 4th & 5th, at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Co… Read More
2024-03-22 20:11
Our Top 10 Steve Earle songs list looks back at the songs of a brilliant artist who had ridden the line between rock and country in such legendary artistic fashion. Raised in Texas, his Sout… Read More
2024-03-22 19:08
Our top 10 Mr. Big Songs looks at the song of a great 90s rock band fueled by the brilliant musicianship of four superstar musicians who could play their hearts out. Led by the superior bass… Read More
2024-03-22 14:59
Our 10 best rock songs with the word hero in the title present a group of songs that focus on many aspects of the concept of heroism. There are many different angles that an artist or songwr… Read More
2024-03-22 10:00
Aboard the Monsters of Rock Cruise for the best and most debaucherous rock n’ roll week of the year, we are docked in Cozumel, Mexico, for day 3 – not that it matters much to me… Read More
2024-03-21 21:36
The Climax Blues Band, initially known as The Climax Chicago Blues Band, is a celebrated group hailing from the UK and is known for its distinctive blend of blues and rock. They’ve cra… Read More
2024-03-21 17:03
When I first came up with the idea for this song list, it was based on the concept of farewells. But that topic seemed too general to create a list of ten songs. It is also pretty challengin… Read More
2024-03-21 14:02
City Boy was a band that hailed from Birmingham, England. The group was formed in 1974. This was a very interesting band as their sound changed from album to album. They were a group that wa… Read More
2024-03-20 14:15
Our 10 Best Rock Songs About Working presents a list of rock tracks that focus on the concepts of having to work for a living. Only a very small percentage of people are born into this life… Read More
2024-03-20 12:31
Three Dog Night was one of the most successful bands of the late 1960s and early to mid-1970s, making a career of covering songs from outside writers. The band was formed in 1967 and feature… Read More
2024-03-19 22:51
It’s day 2 of a rock n’ roll party on the high seas, the infamous Monsters of Rock Cruise. Another day of debauchery and heavy metal mayhem awaits these die-hard music lovers. De… Read More
2024-03-19 18:15
Our 10 Best George Harrison Albums Ranked list takes a listen to the albums of one of the greatest musical artists of all time. Unless you just arrived on this planet, it’s safe to say… Read More
2024-03-19 14:49
Eventually, everyone plays Vegas. It’s been a long tradition going back to the Rat Pack days of Sinatra, Martin and Sammy Davis Jr that musical stars will always find their way to Las… Read More
2024-03-19 11:16
Our Top 10 Michael McDonald Songs article looks at the body of work Michael McDonald has released as a solo artist. This article will not consider any of the songs he recorded as a member of… Read More
2024-03-18 15:10
I had a family that lived next door to me that we weren’t too friendly with. They were very strange in a sort of Addams Family type of way. Now, I didn’t really mind that part ab… Read More
2024-03-17 19:13
I first became a big-time Sammy Hagar fan after I saw him open up for Boston in 1977. It was a concert I will never forget. Boston was good, but Sammy Hagar just completely blew me away beca… Read More
2024-03-17 15:26
The summer of 1977 stands as one of the most spectacular summers of all time for rock concerts. I was 16 at the time. Between the months of June and August 1977, I saw Led Zeppelin, Fleetwoo… Read More
2024-03-17 12:41
If you were a rock and roll fan growing up in the 1970s or even 1980s, chances are you would quickly recognize Steve Howe’s name. However, if you’re new to the Classic Rock scene… Read More
2024-03-16 18:00
Jeff Fabb is one of the best in the business at thrashing the skins. From 2005 through 2011, he was the longtime drummer for alternative metal outfit In This Moment and played behind Richard… Read More
2024-03-16 17:09
From 1986 until 2008, Darius Rucker was the lead vocalist for the American rock group known as Hootie & the Blowfish. From 2008 until 2018, Rucker enjoyed a career as a highly successful… Read More
2024-03-16 12:37
Our Top 10 Paul McCartney Solo Songs list takes a look at the material Paul McCartney recorded in the post-Beatles years that did not include the music he recorded with Wings. In other words… Read More
2024-03-16 00:11
Our 11 most essential Kim Wilde Songs list takes a look at the career of Kim Wilde and how she straddled the line between pop music, new wave, and, ultimately, dance. Kim Wilde was born in C… Read More
2024-03-15 16:00
Joey Vera’s metal bass journey started by idolizing John Paul Jones, Geezer Butler, John Deacon, and Paul McCartney. And if that journey teaches us anything, it’s that it’s… Read More
2024-03-15 10:00
With his signature Fender Ghost Tele in hand, John 5 perpetually pushes the boundaries of ” shred. ” For some, shredding means a Super Strat-wielding maniac steeped in ’80s… Read More
2024-03-14 23:41
Each year, a group of (mostly) ‘80s hard rock bands takes to the high seas onboard the Monsters Of Rock Cruise. Fans are treated to an experience like no other, eating in the same rest… Read More
2024-03-14 16:00
Each year before boarding the Monsters of Rock Cruise, the organizers host a pre-party for both those that are attending the Cruise and those who just want to buy a ticket and come rock out… Read More
2024-03-14 13:00
If you’re into pop and rock music with jazz and R&B leanings, Mel Gaynor’s drumming is probably for you. He’s been a member of Simple Minds, recorded with Tina Turner a… Read More
2024-03-14 12:14
Our Top 10 Electric Light Orchestra Albums list looks at one of our favorite classic rock bands born in the 1970s fueled by the genius of Jeff Lynne. The group evolved out of another band ca… Read More
2024-03-13 15:15
In the 1970s, Grand Funk Railroad had become one of the most popular bands in the world. You don’t get to sell out Shea Stadium faster than the Beatles did without having such a massiv… Read More
2024-03-13 13:28
Our 10 Essential Stephen Stills Songs list examines Stephen Stills’s career and attempts to pick out a few chestnuts from all aspects of it. Like our David Crosby list, we will examine… Read More
2024-03-12 14:20
I was the oldest child in my family. What that meant was I had nobody to turn me on to music. Many of my friends had older brothers and sisters who would have racks full of Beatles and Rolli… Read More
2024-03-12 12:58
This Top 10 Eric Carmen songs list looks at the solo work of ex-Raspberries band member Eric Carmen. Eric Carmen was the driving force in many ways in The Raspberries. As time went on, it be… Read More
2024-03-12 10:00
Based in Nashville, TN, George Collins has accomplished a ton. He’s toured with American Idol’s season 20 winner, Noah Thompson, and rising country artist Josh Gracin. That… Read More
2024-03-12 01:58
Despite being considered one of the big four of nineties Britpop, along with Oasis, Blur, and Suede, Pulp was around long before that, having first formed in 1978. During the heyday period o… Read More
2024-03-11 22:49
On February 23, 2024, Mick Mars released his debut solo record, the utterly soul-shattering, ten-track monster, The Other Side of Mars. It had been years in the making and came after Ma… Read More
2024-03-11 16:19
It would be easy to fill out our list of the 10 Scariest Songs In Rock Music with heavy metal music. There are so many metal songs from the genres of doom metal, death metal, and so on that… Read More
2024-03-10 16:00
Originating from London in 1962, Status Quo is a quintessential British rock band founded by Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster. Their journey commenced in 1962 at Sedgehill Comprehensive Scho… Read More
2024-03-10 10:00
This Complete List Of Phantom, Rocker & Slick Albums And Songs presents the entire discography of Phantom, Rocker & Slick studio albums. The band Phantom, Rocker & Slick wa… Read More
2024-03-09 17:00
Paul Antony Young, born on January 17, 1956, in Luton, Bedfordshire, emerged from the English music scene as a distinguished musician, singer, and songwriter. Initially leading bands like Ka… Read More
2024-03-09 14:00
This Complete List Of Steeleye Span Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Steeleye Span studio albums. The band Steeleye Span was first formed in 1969; The group Stee… Read More
2024-03-09 11:00
If you were around at the height of ’80s glam and hair metal, you’d probably remember Kevin Steele’s band, Roxx Gang, whose 1988 record, Thing You’ve Never Done… Read More
2024-03-08 23:32
Many of us who grew up as teenagers in the 1970s first discovered rock and roll in the early to mid-1970s as fans of the music of Elton John, Grand Funk, The Beatles, and,of course, Bachman… Read More
2024-03-08 15:14
Have you ever heard of the band Danny Wilson? I think it may be safe to say that many people have not. That’s too bad because, in the mid to late 1980s, a band called Danny Wilson rele… Read More
2024-03-08 14:00
Emerging from the vibrant San Francisco music scene in 1978, Dead Kennedys swiftly became a pillar of the American punk rock landscape. Known for their incisive political commentary, the ban… Read More
2024-03-08 11:00
He’d never admit it, but young AJ Shakes has a handle on stripped-down blues guitar in ways that many who label themselves “guitarists” don’t. That’s probably b… Read More
2024-03-07 16:54
Elton John had one of the most impressive runs that any single musical artist has ever had in classic rock history. Not many can compare to what he did between 1970 and 1976. I have always w… Read More
2024-03-07 14:35
Our Top 10 Buffalo Springfield songs list looks at a band that released only three studio albums in the 1960s. However, the three albums had a very deep impact on rock and roll. That impact… Read More
2024-03-07 14:00
In the neon-lit landscape of the 1980s, amidst the burgeoning MTV culture and the explosive rise of rock and pop, one band stood out with their compelling blend of infectious melodies and ro… Read More
2024-03-07 11:00
If instrumental modern post-rock out of the U.K. is your poison, then you’ll want to drink up all of what Last of Eden (L.O.E.) has to offer. The band’s sound is blunt yet ethere… Read More
2024-03-06 21:14
Do you remember when CDs were first released in the mid-198os? Do you remember having your mind blown when you first heard the sound quality of a CD? Nothing we had ever heard in our lives h… Read More
2024-03-06 17:00
Emerging from the vibrant London music scene in 1968, Yes established themselves as giants of progressive rock. Their music, characterized by complex compositions, virtuosic musicianship, an… Read More
2024-03-06 14:48
James “Jim” Seals and Darrell “Dash” Crofts, the American soft rock duo known as Seals & Crofts, emerged as prominent figures in the music scene of the 1970s. The… Read More
2024-03-06 13:21
Our Top 10 Seals & Crofts songs list looks at a much-loved musical duo from the 1970s who had some of the decade’s biggest hits. Jim Seals and Dash Crofts met in the late 1960s as… Read More
2024-03-06 11:00
When we think of the word “virtuoso” as far as guitars go, German jazz ripper Joscho Stephan probably isn’t the first name that comes to mind—but he should rightfully… Read More
2024-03-06 01:10
Originating from Seattle, Washington, Candlebox emerged as a prominent force in the American rock scene with its inception in 1990. Over the years, the band has enriched the music industry w… Read More
2024-03-05 16:57
We wonder how many fans of the band Boston have ever heard of the short lived group RTZ? The die-hard who followed the careers of Brad Delp and Barry Goudreau are probably very much aw… Read More
2024-03-05 14:00
Our Complete List Of Shinedown Albums And Discography looks at a band that emerged out of the Southern part of the United States in the city of Jacksonville, Florida, in 2001. Shinedown has… Read More
2024-03-05 13:12
Our top 10 Gordon Lightfoot songs list looks at one of Canada’s greatest musical treasures. Gordon Lightfoot’s career has been defined as one of the most influential singer-songw… Read More
2024-03-05 11:00
Now five records deep into his young but accomplished career, Sam Morrow has shown that he’s no one-trick-pony. It’s not easy creating a unique sound, let alone one so funky, roo… Read More
2024-03-04 17:00
By 1973, Grand Funk Railroad had experienced success as a trio, having famously sold-out Shea Stadium faster than The Beatles on the backside of 1970’s Closer to Home. Sadly, shod… Read More
2024-03-04 15:36
Our 10 Slickest Songs in Rock Music looks at a particular period in classic rock history when slick rock music became popular among a certain segment of music fans. It wasn’t the point… Read More
2024-03-04 14:00
Linda Ronstadt’s illustrious career is a testament to her extraordinary versatility and profound influence on the landscape of American music. Born in the vibrant city of Tucson, Arizo… Read More
2024-03-04 11:00
Hailing from Tallahassee, Florida, and formed in 1994, Creed rose to become one of the most commercially successful rock bands of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Their signature sound, blend… Read More
2024-03-04 09:00
This Complete List Of Yvonne Elliman Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Yvonne Elliman studio albums. Yvonne Elliman was born on December 29, 1951. Yvonne Elliman… Read More
2024-03-03 19:00
Hotel was a notable AOR (Album-Oriented Rock) band hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, with a career spanning from 1973 to 1982. The band’s formation saw various changes in its early yea… Read More
2024-03-03 17:00
We’ve had the great Rob De Luca of Spread Eagle here before, and he’s one of our favorites to chat with. During a recent conversation after dishing on the albums that changed his… Read More
2024-03-03 14:00
Our Top 10 Naked Eyes Songs list focuses on a legendary British new wave band from the 80s. The members consisted of vocalist Pete Byrne and keyboardist Rob Fisher. The band was among the fi… Read More
2024-03-03 11:00
Our Favorite Tedeschi Trucks Band Album Covers article presents an overview of our favorite album covers by one of the most enjoyable rock bands to come around in the past two decades. Forme… Read More
2024-03-03 00:31
The Fixx came out of the London music scene in 1979. The Fixx carved a distinct path within the burgeoning new wave movement. They incorporated elements of post-punk, pop, and rock, re… Read More
2024-03-02 22:21
Our 10 Most Soothing Songs In Rock Music list presents a collection of songs that simply make you feel better when you most need it. We all can feel the pressure of life’s most signifi… Read More
2024-03-02 19:00
UFO was first formed in London in 1968. They emerged as a pivotal force bridging the gap between early hard rock and heavy metal and the burgeoning New Wave of British Heavy Metal. The band… Read More
2024-03-02 17:53
Since their classic song, “Through the Fire and Flames,” graced the soundtrack of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock in 2007, DragonForce has been hailed as a power metal stap… Read More
2024-03-02 14:00
Hailing from the sun-soaked shores of Long Beach, California, in 1965, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (NGDB) embarked on a musical journey that would redefine the landscape of American roots mus… Read More
2024-03-02 11:00
Emerging from the heart of the American South in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in 1972, the Marshall Tucker Band (MTB) carved a distinct space in the burgeoning Southern rock scene. Their mus… Read More
2024-03-02 10:00
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1989, Taylor Swift has become a global pop icon, captivating audiences with her relatable lyrics, catchy melodies, and ever-evolving sound. With ten Grammy A… Read More
2024-03-01 18:43
In retrospect, Deep Purple’s 1972 record, Machine Head, reads as an iconic proto-metal masterpiece. Given that its track listing boasts classic cuts like “Lazy,” &ldqu&hell…Read More
2024-03-01 17:00
As a veteran of the NYC and Long Island rock and metal scenes, Pat Reilly has established himself as a versatile shredder, capable of straddling multiple genres in one fell swoop. He’s… Read More
2024-03-01 14:00
Complete List Of Santana Band Members starts with its main man. Born in Autlán de Navarro, Mexico in 1947, Carlos Santana rose to become a global icon, forever altering the landscape… Read More
2024-03-01 11:00
In the shadowy corridors of modern metal, where the lines between darkness and melody blur, Motionless In White stands as a beacon of the genre’s evolution. Born in Scranton, Pennsylva… Read More
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