2024-01-24 15:00
Our Top 10 Ian Hunter songs list takes a look at one of our favorite all-time classic rock artists. If we were to define the term “Rock Star,” a picture of Ian Hunter and his mag… Read More
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2024-01-24 12:00
As the son of Paul Stanley of Kiss, it’s easy to assume that Evan Stanley—whose band Amber Wild is on the verge of breakneck success—was born to play guitar. And while that… Read More
2024-01-23 19:29
Born in Venice in 1960, Alex Masi came to prominence during the now-famous “Shred Era,” where blazing guitarists of all shapes and sizes ran roughshod over the music industry wit… Read More
2024-01-20 21:11
Our top 10 INXS Songs list looks at a band that arrived on the scene in the early 1980s and became an instant favorite on MTV for many reasons. The first and most important reason was that t… Read More
2024-01-20 15:39
Our Top 10 Steve Winwood songs list looks back at the solo career of one of rock and roll’s most famous musical artists. Any classic rock story should mention Steve Winwood’s nam… Read More
2024-01-20 12:00
These days, Alex Grossi is known as the lead guitarist of heavy metal titans Quiet Riot, following a long line of great players like Randy Rhoads, Greg Leon, Carlos Cavazo, and Neil Citron… Read More
2024-01-19 22:37
Daughtry is a soft rock band. Chris Daughtry formed the band after he appeared on American Idol. He was one of the most popular finalists on the show. He was robbed of the win when he lost t… Read More
2024-01-19 17:35
One incredible voice that none of us will ever forget was the voice of Dusty Springfield. Her wonderful vocal phrasings enticed the listeners into believing every word she sang. Dusty Spring… Read More
2024-01-19 16:25
Our top ten A Day To Remember songs list looks at the work of a rock band that combines a range of styles and has been described as both metalcore and pop punk. A Day To Remember was first f… Read More
2024-01-19 13:19
It’s impossible to separate Iggy Pop from the band The Stooges because no matter how you look at it, without Iggy Pop, there would not have been a band called The Stooges. Nevertheless… Read More
2024-01-18 18:43
In many circumstances, rock songs are all about growing up, unless you are Pete Townshend and Roger Daltry. Classic rock history is filled with stories about life as a teenager. It’s p… Read More
2024-01-18 15:15
We pondered how to approach the idea of writing a list of top 10 David Crosby songs. David Crosby was one of the founding members of the iconic band The Byrds. David Crosby was also a foundi… Read More
2024-01-18 14:45
Top 10 Måneskin Songs Loved By Fans looks at the music of a band that has caught the attention of music fans of all ages. We love this group, and so does everyone else. They are one of… Read More
2024-01-18 01:50
Our Third Eye Blind songs list takes a listen to 10 great songs from a rock and roll band formed in San Francisco, California, in the early 1990s. Originally formed and led by the songwritin… Read More
2024-01-17 22:00
Our top ten Five Finger Death Punch songs look at a band that is one of today’s most popular mainstream metal bands. Hailing from Las Vegas, they have released nine albums since their… Read More
2024-01-17 18:42
There have been thousands of songs written about the moon in pop music culture. Three distinctive reasons fuel songwriters’ desire to write about the moon. One is romance, of course, a… Read More
2024-01-17 15:00
In the 1980s, the Sunset Strip was a hotbed. Amidst the chaos and debauchery, there was a deep-seated layer of superb musicianship brimming to the top and overflowing with grandeur, and with… Read More
2024-01-17 13:29
The late, great David Bowie was known as one of the most original songwriters of his generation. However, he also did a good cover tune. In interviews, he claimed to bore easily. When he got… Read More
2024-01-17 11:00
Known for his love of punk rock, heavy metal, horror, and animals, Ace Von Johnson has been a staple of a resurgent hair metal scene since joining Faster Pussycat, before a series of events… Read More
2024-01-17 02:07
Our Top 10 Don Henley Songs list looks at the solo work of the legendary member of the band The Eagles. With one of the most distinctive voices in rock and roll, Don Henley was respons… Read More
2024-01-16 19:35
Bad Religion is one of the longest-running American punk rock bands of all time. The group was formed in Los Angeles in 1980. One of the most intelligent bands around, vocalist Greg Graffin… Read More
2024-01-16 15:43
Our Top 10 Songs from The Cult looks at one of the great rock bands formed in the 1980s. The band broke onto the scene in 1984 with their first Dreamtime album. However, the band’s sec… Read More
2024-01-16 11:00
This Complete List Of Bob Welch Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Bob Welch studio albums. Bob Welch was born on August 31, 1945. He passed away on June 7, 2012. Bob Welch ha… Read More
2024-01-15 17:00
At 73 years of age, and with his trusty Fernandes single-cut slung waist high, London-born progressive rock legend Steve Hackett remains an innovator. For the uninitiated, Hackett came to pr… Read More
2024-01-15 15:34
In creating a top 10 Steve Hackett Songs list, we are faced with the impossible task of choosing only ten songs from an artist who has had one of the most extraordinary careers in rock and r… Read More
2024-01-15 13:01
Our Top 10 Graham Nash Songs list takes a look at the career of the legendary songwriter and singer Graham Nash. Like his bandmates David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Neil Young, he was a fam… Read More
2024-01-15 11:00
As guitarist for Citizen Zero from 2012 through 2018, Sammy Boller put himself on a map as part of the next generation of truly great guitarists who would be around for a long time. As a sol… Read More
2024-01-14 17:20
Our Top 10 Righteous Brothers Songs list looks back at some of the most memorable pop songs ever released by two astonishing talents. There have been many great duos in popular music history… Read More
2024-01-14 11:00
As far as solid rock players who are criminally underrated, you won’t find someone much better than Jeremy Asbrock. He’s long had a reputation for slinging his Les Paul with the… Read More
2024-01-13 16:32
This Complete List Of Nazareth Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Nazareth studio albums. The band Nazareth was first formed in 1968. The group Nazareth hails from the a… Read More
2024-01-13 15:30
As the second guitarist alongside Brian “Damage” Forsythe in Maryland’s favorite sons, Kix, during its final two years from 2021 through 2023, Bob Paré proved essent… Read More
2024-01-13 11:00
Our Top 10 Annie Blackman Songs list focuses on a talented singer, songwriter, and musician from New Jersey. Meeting Taylor Swift changed the singer’s life. Annie Blackman met Taylor S… Read More
2024-01-12 19:19
Let me tell you this, there are a lot of rock songs about revenge. There are probably four times as many about revenge sung by female R&B and hip-hop artists. There are a lot of angry wo… Read More
2024-01-12 16:54
Our selection of Top 10 April Wine albums pays tribute to one of Canada’s legendary rock bands. Internationally successful during the late 1970s and early 80s, April Wine is today an u… Read More
2024-01-12 14:00
Photo by John Goodridge 2011 Our Top 10 Joan Jett songs list presents some of the best Joan Jett songs the ex-Runaways guitarist and singer has released during her long solo career. Joa… Read More
2024-01-12 11:00
This Complete List Of Ice Nine Kills Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Ice Nine Kills studio albums. Ice Nine Kills was first formed in 2000. The group Ice Nine Kills h… Read More
2024-01-11 16:37
Hailing from Bellflower, California, Kirk Fletcher is one of the preeminent blues guitarists of his generation. Through his work with The Fabulous Thunderbirds and The Mannish Boys, and as a… Read More
2024-01-11 15:00
Through his massive contributions to classic ‘90s records like The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion (1992), Amorica (1994), and Three Snakes and One Char… Read More
2024-01-11 12:15
Spanky & Our Gang was a late ’60s sunshine pop band with a difference. Despite the frequent comparisons to the Mamas and the Papas, they were true originals, with a perverse sense… Read More
2024-01-11 11:00
This Complete List Of Mac DeMarco Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Mac DeMarco studio albums. Mac DeMarco was born on April 30, 1990, in Duncan, British Columbia, and… Read More
2024-01-10 19:52
Sometimes, in life and music, you have all the pieces in place, needed ingredients, and talent in the world, but for whatever reason, things don’t go according to plan. And with Heaven… Read More
2024-01-06 01:30
Our Top 25 Pink Floyd Songs list initially attempted to choose only ten Pink Floyd songs that we believed truly represented the band’s best songs. That turned out to be an impossible t… Read More
2024-01-05 22:22
Our top 10 Smash Mouth songs list examines the great recordings and songs of a band formed in San Jose, California, in 1994. Don’t you just love Smash Mouth? These guys have alwa… Read More
2024-01-05 18:06
As a decried of all things shred, angular, and distorted, as far as guitar goes, it doesn’t get much better than the virtuoso chops of Jeff Schroeder. Born in Los Angeles, California… Read More
2024-01-05 17:10
Our Top 10 Blues Traveler Songs list looks back at the songs of a band considered one of the all-time great jam bands. The term jam band, in this instance, defines a group capable of not jus… Read More
2024-01-05 11:00
Our Complete List Of TOTO Band Members looks at a band that was first formed in 1979. I will never forget hearing their first single release, “Hold the Line,” driving in my car d… Read More
2024-01-04 21:46
As one of the more significant bassists in history, David Ellefson knows a thing or two about what makes rock and metal music tick. With Megadeth—which he co-founded—Ellefson pro… Read More
2024-01-04 19:38
Our Top 10 Otis Redding Songs list looks back at the career of one of the greatest singers of all time. While many R&B and soul singers either specialized in uptempo numbers or ballads… Read More
2024-01-04 16:05
Depeche Mode was first fomed in Basildon, Essex, in 1980. Depeche Mode became known for their pioneering work in electronic music and their substantial influence on the synth-pop genre. Depe… Read More
2024-01-04 14:37
Roger Keith “Syd” Barrett is best known as the founder and original guitarist and vocalist of Pink Floyd. He appeared on their first two albums but was forced out of the band due… Read More
2024-01-04 11:00
Our Top 10 Illenium Songs list focuses on a phenomenal DJ, musician, songwriter, and producer. If you don’t know his name, chances are his music is in your playlist. Illenium became on… Read More
2024-01-03 23:16
Simon Wright’s journey toward heavy metal immortality began as a teen playing in Manchester and London bands A II Z and Tytan. At 20, Wright landed the gig with AC/DC, replacing Rudd… Read More
2024-01-03 17:24
Our Top 10 Roxy Music Songs list looks at an English Rock group formed in 1970 by Bryan Ferry. The band has been categorized as a Progressive Rock band, rightfully so, but their musical outp… Read More
2024-01-03 14:00
Arctic Monkeys are one of the most pouar bands of the first two decades of the 21st century. The band was formed in Sheffield in 2002. They released one of the fastest-selling debut albums o… Read More
2024-01-03 13:15
We continue our album cover series with one of the most successful bands in rock history. Black Sabbath’s first album was released in 1970. Entitled Black Sabbath, the album featured a… Read More
2024-01-03 11:00
KISS was formed in New York City in January 1973. They were a groundbreaking band for many reasons, including the makeup and their stripped down rock and roll sound that developed a fan base… Read More
2024-01-02 19:18
Our Top 10 Jackson Browne albums list looks back at the sensational career of the legendary Jackson Brown while attempting to choose our favorite 10 Jackson Browne albums. It’s somewha… Read More
2024-01-02 16:33
For most music fans, Three Dog Night represented a band that released a series of very successful singles in the late 1960s and 1970s. However, the band also released a long list of great al… Read More
2024-01-02 15:45
Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. Known for its fusion of rock and roll with horn sections, the band was originally known as Chicago Transit Authority bef… Read More
2024-01-02 14:30
With our Top Ten Soft Cell songs, we look at a group who were very successful during the 1980s. Soft Cell was first formed in 1978 by singer Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball. That… Read More
2024-01-02 13:06
This complete list of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band members looks at all the musicians that have come and gone in Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. If you have ever seen Bru… Read More
2024-01-01 22:00
Our 25 Essential Paul Rodgers Songs list looks at the remarkable musical career of one of rock and roll’s greatest singers. Most legendary rock band lead singers have one band that def… Read More
2024-01-01 19:00
During the 1990s, speakers across the globe were being assaulted by an up-and-coming genre known as nu-metal. This alternative metal sub-genre is characterized by heavy, thrashing guitar rif… Read More
2024-01-01 17:00
Our 10 Spiritbox Songs We Love list focuses on a Canadian heavy metal band formed in 2016. The band features vocalist Courtney LaPlante, guitarist Mike Stringer, drummer Zev Rosenberg, and b… Read More
2024-01-01 14:00
Natalie Merchant began her solo career in 1993 after leaving 10,000 Maniacs. This Complete List Of Natalie Merchant Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Natalie Merchant studio… Read More
2024-01-01 11:00
It’s amazing how many people do not realize that Mick Jones, the former guitarist and singer of The Clash, formed Big Audio Dynamite, often known as B.A.D., in 1984. The band was… Read More
2023-12-31 14:51
It took us a long time to get to a top 10 Van Morrison songs list because the man has released so much music throughout his career. As of 2024, Van Morrison has released forty-five stu… Read More
2023-12-31 13:12
This Complete List Of Nine Days Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Nine Days studio albums. The band was first formed in 1994. The group hails from St. James, New York, home o… Read More
2023-12-30 14:44
For Heart fans who thought it might have been all over, they will be happy to hear that Heart is back. Of course, some may not have ever realized they were gone. In the 21st century, it&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-12-30 14:00
The New Radicals were an American band that briefly shone in the late 1990s with their unique blend of pop, rock, funk, and soul, centered around the frontman and primary songwriter, Gregg A… Read More
2023-12-30 11:00
This Complete List Of Patti Scialfa Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Patti Scialfa studio albums. Patti Scialfa was born on July 29, 1953. Patti Scialfa hails from the great… Read More
2023-12-30 00:18
The Linda Lindas is one of the most popular musical groups of recent memory. I love bands like this.The Linda Lindas formed in 2018 in Los Angeles, beginning as a casual project for a perfor… Read More
2023-12-29 20:38
Our Top 10 Burton Cummings Songs list looks at the songs of one of Canada’s most loved rock and roll stars of all time. Most rock fans will recognize the name Burton Cummings from his… Read More
2023-12-29 13:46
Our Top 10 Tom Waits albums list looks back at the career of one of the most loved musical artists of all time. In the pantheon of great American songwriters, Tom Waits stands tall with his… Read More
2023-12-29 11:00
This Complete List Of The Pixies Albums And Songs presents the full discography of The Pixies studio albums. The band The Pixies was first formed in 1986. The group The Pixies hails from the… Read More
2023-12-28 19:15
Our 10 Paramore Songs Loved By Fans looks at a band formed in 1984. This is a group that has gone through many lineup changes over the years, with the exception of Hayley Williams, who is an… Read More
2023-12-28 17:00
Dorothy is a rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2014. The current lineup of the band includes vocalist Dorothy Martin, guitarist Sam “Bam” Koltun, bassist Eliot Lo… Read More
2023-12-28 15:28
Derek St. Holmes has always been one of our favorite classic rock singers. While most classic rock fans are very much aware of his name, some may not realize that he has sung some of the cla… Read More
2023-12-28 13:26
The Rolling Stones were, at the time, rightfully called “the greatest Rock and Roll band of all time,” for obvious reasons, of course. They are one of the coolest bands around an… Read More
2023-12-28 11:00
Our Lady Peace, also known as OLP, rocked into the Canadian music scene with their debut album “Naveed” in 1994. They quickly became known for their post-grunge sound, mixing hea… Read More
2023-12-28 01:50
During the Fall of 1975, I was walking past a record store in Long Island’s SmithHaven Mall when a large poster caught my eye in the window of Sam Goody. At the time, Sam Goody was one… Read More
2023-12-27 22:00
Who says you need a big rhythm section to be classified as a good band? The White Stripes are living proof that all you need is a little minimalism, raw energy, and an antithesis of theory a… Read More
2023-12-27 19:00
As an icon of punk rock music and one of the genre’s boldest characters, Blag Dahlia has helped shape punk in all its forms dating back to the mid-’80s. Laconic language, ballist… Read More
2023-12-27 14:00
This Complete List Of Doro Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Doro studio albums. Doro was born on June 3, 1964, in Düsseldorf, Germany. In 1982, she formed the ban… Read More
2023-12-27 11:00
This Complete List Of Widespread Panic Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Widespread Panic studio albums. The band Widespread Panic was first formed in 1986. The g… Read More
2023-12-26 23:17
Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow was first formed in 1975 when Ritchie Blackmore was still a member of Deep Purple. Deep Purple had undergone significant personal changes in the group at th… Read More
2023-12-26 15:52
Our Top 10 Henry Paul Band songs list looks at the music of a band first formed in 1979. If you were or are a fan of the Outlaws, then you probably are family with the musician Henry Paul. W… Read More
2023-12-26 13:39
Our Top 10 John Miles songs list examines the best music England’s late John Miles ever produced. Many people in the United States are unaware of the legendary singer’s career. I… Read More
2023-12-26 11:00
It’s so cool that psychedelic rock has made a comeback. The Black Angels are one of these grousp that have contributed to that comeback. The band hails from Austin, Texas. The The Blac… Read More
2023-12-25 17:00
Metal fans know what they like. We have many metal fans on staff here at the site. We have also done a lot of research, scoured through tons of lists and forums and had some pretty scary cha… Read More
2023-12-25 14:00
Our Top 10 Sheryl Crow Christmas Songs list presents ten of our favorite Christmas songs that Sheryl Crow recorded throughout her career. The list contains many songs released on Sheryl Crow… Read More
2023-12-25 12:00
Jazz on Christmas morning will make you feel good. Everyone loves Christmas music and listening to Christmas songs throughout the Christmas holiday season. Putting Christmas music on Christm… Read More
2023-12-24 19:40
Creating a list of the Top 10 Essential Original Rock Christmas Songs is a rather difficult task due to the enormous amount of recordings released over the past fifty years. So we have narro… Read More
2023-12-24 11:00
Puddle of Mudd was formed in 1991. The band hails from Kansas City, MO. The band’s major-label debut album, Come Clean, was released in 2001. They became known very qucily beices of th… Read More
2023-12-23 21:20
Our top 10 Toto Songs list takes a look at a band that has always proved that virtuosic musicians can indeed write great songs filled with passion and melody. Toto burst on the music scene i… Read More
2023-12-23 19:00
Our Top 10 Patti Scialfa Songs list focuses on a talented singer, songwriter, and musician. Patti Scialfa started her music career as a member of the E Street Band. She released three solo a… Read More
2023-12-23 13:09
The classic rock era of the 1970s delivered some of the most epic 10 minute plus rock songs in musical history. While it was very common for classical composers to write music that was alway… Read More
2023-12-23 11:00
Nightwish is one of those bands you wish more people in the United States knew about. If they had been around in the 1970s when progressive rock was popular, they would have been huge. Night… Read More
2023-12-22 17:29
He’s been a member of the Dead Daisies, played alongside The Replacements’ Tommy Stinson and Hanoi Rocks’ Michael Monroe, and has even worked with The Psychedelic Furs and… Read More
2023-12-22 17:00
This Complete List Of The Psychedelic Furs Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Psychedelic Furs studio albums. The band The Psychedelic Furs was first formed in 1977. The… Read More
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