2023-12-15 13:21
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2023-12-15 11:00
If you grew up in the 1970s like I did, the sounds of the band America played a significant role in your everyday life. Even if you had none of their albums, you heard their music every day… Read More
2023-12-14 23:35
Our Top 10 Joan Osborne songs list presents the music of one of our favorite singers of all time. Most of the world first came to discover the blues-infused, soulful, angelic, inspirational… Read More
2023-12-14 22:10
Our 10 Favorite Rolling Stones Songs Of The 1980s presents a list of Stones songs that mix up the big hits with some deeper album tracks. Everyone has their favorites, but I think we can pre… Read More
2023-12-14 19:00
If you grew up in the 80s as a teen, chances are you were a pretty big fan of Mötley Crüe. The band was formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1981. These guys were all over MTV dur… Read More
2023-12-14 17:00
Ghost is a Swedish rock band formed in 2006 in Linköping, Sweden. Known for its unique theatrical stage presence and anonymous identities, the band’s members traditionally perform… Read More
2023-12-14 14:00
The average consumer of popular music in the year 2023 may not count themselves familiar with Leon Russell, the marble-mouthed musical messiah of the 1970s. Sat perched behind the piano, bea… Read More
2023-12-14 11:00
Very few bands in history had the impact that the musicians in the group Nirvana had. We are talking bands and artists like Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and The Beatles. These were artists th… Read More
2023-12-14 01:00
The 1980s were full of synth-pop and dance-pop, mostly 4/4 rock tracks heavily influenced by new wave, and for a lot of music fans, the cream of the pop crop was Level 42. If you live in the… Read More
2023-12-13 22:40
When one thinks back on the music of the 1990s, there were two distinct voices. One is the grunge movement that gave us bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam. The other is the sound of Hootie &am&hell…Read More
2023-12-13 21:25
The list of Top 10 Metallica Album Covers shows the band’s various studio, live, and EP covers. Metallica’s first vinyl record was released in 1983, entitled Kill Em All. Fans ma… Read More
2023-12-13 21:00
There are many complaints about new wave music — it’s too experimental, weird, and prioritizes quirkiness and innovation over pop fundamentals, often to the detriment of the musi… Read More
2023-12-13 19:00
California rock legends Red Hot Chili Peppers had a banner year in 2022, releasing not one, but two full-length albums in Unlimited Love and Return of the Dream Canteen. The former hit shelv… Read More
2023-12-13 18:00
Well, it’s much easier to pick the Top 10 Led Zeppelin album covers than to pick the Top 10 Led Zeppelin songs or albums. Led Zeppelin only released nine studio albums and one live rec… Read More
2023-12-13 17:00
The Neighbourhood is one of those bands that you find out about from your friends, and you feel like you are in on the secret. This band is fantastic. The group formed in 2011 in Newbu… Read More
2023-12-13 14:00
The Clash, formed in 1976 in London, England, is widely recognized as one of the most influential punk bands of all time. The original lineup consisted of Joe Strummer (lead vocals, rhythm g… Read More
2023-12-13 13:37
Our Bands And Artists That Released Six Fantastic Albums In A Row marks a shift in the perfect series. We have eliminated the word perfect and replaced it with fantastic. The reason is simpl… Read More
2023-12-13 11:00
Alien Ant Farm is an American rock band formed in Riverside, California, in 1996. Known for their energetic music and unique cover songs, the band gained widespread recognition with their co… Read More
2023-12-12 22:00
This list looks at the best Elton John albums ever released in our humble subjective opinion. Elton John has released so many albums that picking a top 10 is simply an exercise in fun and tr… Read More
2023-12-12 19:00
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone more capable of holding down the low end with rock an metal music than Brooklyn native James LoMenzo. As the bassist of the underrated glam metal… Read More
2023-12-12 18:00
Our top 10 Stone Temple Pilots songs list looks at the catalog of one of the best rock bands from the decade of the 1990s. The Stone Temple Pilots merged the sounds of grunge-style bands lik… Read More
2023-12-12 17:00
The Fabulous Poodles were a British rock band, known for their quirky blend of rock, pop, and humor, formed in 1975. Hailing from London, the band was originally comprised of vocalist and gu… Read More
2023-12-12 15:00
One of our favorite artists of all time is easily Bryan Adams. So, picking just ten Bryan Adams songs is no easy task. Yet, we are up for the task. Bryan Adams was born in 1959 in Ontario Ca… Read More
2023-12-12 14:00
I saw Pink Floyd in 1977 at Madison Square Garden. It was the band’s Animals tour. It was one of the most spectacular and jaw droppinf concerts I have ever seen. It was the class… Read More
2023-12-12 12:27
When you’re talking about British songwriting duos, the first one you talk about is, of course, Jagger and Richards, Lennon and McCartney., But the next one you talk about is Difford a… Read More
2023-12-12 11:00
Anne-Marie Rose Nicholson, known professionally as Anne-Marie, was born on April 7, 1991, in East Tilbury, Essex, England. She first gained attention in the music world in the early 2010s, p… Read More
2023-12-12 01:00
Formed in London in the early 1960s, the Rolling Stones would become one of the most iconic rock bands of all time. For much of the 1960s, the band’s lineup consisted of Mick Jagger (l… Read More
2023-12-11 23:03
If there ever was a band that defined the art of visuals in rock and roll, it was and still is KISS. Yes, I know they just played their last concert this month in New York at Madison Square… Read More
2023-12-11 19:12
Looking back across the last 60-odd years of rock music, you’d be hard-pressed to find a harder-hitting and groovier drummer than Simon Kirke. Born in Lambeth, London, England, but dee… Read More
2023-12-11 17:00
Alien Ant Farm was formed in Riverside, California, in 1996. The band’s original lineup consisted of Dryden Mitchell (vocals), Terry Corso (guitar), Tye Zamora (bass), and Mike Cosgrov… Read More
2023-12-11 16:00
Our Top 10 Tony Orlando & Dawn songs list looks back at the magical career of a widely successful pop group from the 1970s led by Tony Orlando. The brilliant artist started his musical c… Read More
2023-12-11 14:13
Who doesn’t love The Ronnettes? How could you not love them? The sound of their voices just makes you feel so good. Listening to these great songs made us wonder why we aren’t st… Read More
2023-12-11 14:00
Arcade Fire is a Canadian indie rock band formed in 2001 in Montreal, Quebec. The band’s core members include Win Butler, Régine Chassagne, Richard Reed Parry, William Butler, T… Read More
2023-12-11 14:00
Arcade Fire was a glorious breeze of fresh Indie air amid the mundane restraints of Mainstream rock. They were a Canadian-American mash-up of talented musicians who wanted to unleash a new k… Read More
2023-12-11 11:00
Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP), formed in 1970, was a progressive rock supergroup known for their classical and jazz-influenced compositions, innovative keyboard work, and skilled musician… Read More
2023-12-10 17:00
To say young four-stringer Shannon Wilk is simply a “bassist” would be doing her a disservice. Sure, she’s young, but her resume is already beginning to sprawl, as she&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-12-10 14:00
Fugazi was an American post-hardcore band first formed in Washington D.C. in 1987. The band was renowned for its staunch DIY ethic and its influence on the post-hardcore and indie rock scene… Read More
2023-12-10 12:45
We compose many top 10 song lists here at ClassicRockHistory.com. Some are more fun to write than others. Our Rickie Lee Jones songs list ranks as one of the most enjoyable we have ever done… Read More
2023-12-10 11:50
New Jersey natives Skid Row are still alive and kicking. Formed in 1986, the group continues to rock around the globe. They are best known for their catchy lyrics and driving rhythms. Skid R… Read More
2023-12-10 11:00
Our Top 10 Kenny Lattimore Songs list looks at a passionate R&B singer from the 90s. The renowned R&B singer captivated audiences with his smooth vocals and romantic lyrics. Kenny La… Read More
2023-12-10 02:00
Our Top 10 Rush Album Covers list looks at the artwork of a band that has released some of the most interesting and creative album covers in classic rock history. While the genre of science… Read More
2023-12-09 17:00
When Tony Obrohta was thirteen and just learning to play guitar, if someone had said, “Playing music will take you worldwide, and you’ll do it with legendary classic rockers, Chi… Read More
2023-12-09 14:00
The Animals originated in Newcastle upon Tyne, England in 1962. Known for their gritty, bluesy sound and deep-voiced frontman Eric Burdon, they were part of the British Invasion of the US mu… Read More
2023-12-09 11:00
Everyone likes the band Genesis. There are those who won’t listen to anything in the post-Peter Gabriel era and those who prefer the Phil Collins-led Genesis. The band Genesis wa… Read More
2023-12-08 17:00
If you grew up in the 1960s and 70s, you probably had a few Chambers Brothers albums in your collection. The band released six studio albums between 1967 and 1975. The Chamber Brothers also… Read More
2023-12-08 13:00
As far as badass women who rock go, former Smashing Pumpkins bassist Ginger Pooley takes the cake. Pooley is a veteran alt and punk rocker who can play bass and groove with the absolute best… Read More
2023-12-07 19:00
By now, it shouldn’t be news to anyone within the guitar community that Greg Koch has immense chops. But for those outside the six-string spectrum, despite origins in music that date b… Read More
2023-12-07 17:00
Alice In Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987. The band is known for its distinctive style, which blends elements of heavy metal and grunge. Throughout its… Read More
2023-12-07 14:00
Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), an influential American rock band, was formed in El Cerrito, California, in 1967. The band’s original lineup consisted of lead vocalist and lead gui… Read More
2023-12-07 13:30
Flying Colors is an American supergroup formed in 2012, renowned for blending progressive rock, hard rock, and pop in their music. The band consists of a lineup of seasoned musicians: guitar… Read More
2023-12-07 11:00
Asia, a British rock band, was formed in 1981. The group was notable for being a supergroup, as its original members were from various successful progressive rock bands. Asia’s music l… Read More
2023-12-07 09:00
I will never forget hearing Olivia Newton-John’s song playing on the radio in an early beach scene in the movie Jaws. The song actually was a huge hit that year the movie came out. It… Read More
2023-12-06 19:00
Our Top 10 Go West Songs list looks at a British pop duo who rose to fame in the 80s. Vocalist Peter Cox and guitarist Richard Drummie make up Go West. The pair were like other duos such as… Read More
2023-12-06 16:23
It’s tough to lose rock and roll musicians who played a significant role in our lives. For most of us who grew up in the 1970s, the name Denny Laine instantly brings us back to those c… Read More
2023-12-06 14:00
Tora Tora is an American hard rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in the late 1980s. They first gained attention through the local Memphis rock scene and soon garnered a national presenc… Read More
2023-12-06 11:00
Many of us first discovered the magic of Che many years ago on the Sonny & Cher television variety show. There were those that first heard her during her 80s and 90s days field by Desmon… Read More
2023-12-05 19:00
Bristol-based heavy metal band Svalbard is on fire now. In August, they set the stage alight at ArcTanGent festival—a true moment of triumph. And their latest record, 2023’s The… Read More
2023-12-05 17:00
Hurricane was formed in the early 1980s in Los Angeles, California. The original lineup consisted of vocalist Kelly Hansen, guitarist Robert Sarzo, bassist Tony Cavazo, and drummer Jay Schel… Read More
2023-12-05 15:00
If eclectic, guitar-inspired music is your bag, then feast your ears on Rabea Massaad’s licks, which run the gamut across multiple genres. Genre-hopping aside, Massaad’s chops ar… Read More
2023-12-05 11:00
Our 10 Essential Ella Henderson Songs list looks at a talented singer and songwriter who rose to fame when she competed on The X Factor UK. Despite being eliminated, she signed a contra… Read More
2023-12-04 17:00
John Prine, born on October 10, 1946, in Maywood, Illinois, and passing away on April 7, 2020, was a significant American folk and country singer-songwriter. Gaining prominence in the early… Read More
2023-12-04 16:14
Our 10 classic rock bands whose first album remains their best article is both a celebration of some of the greatest rock albums ever released. Many of these picks belong to bands that went… Read More
2023-12-04 14:00
This Complete List Of Brother Kane Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Brother Kane studio albums. The band Brother Kane was first formed in 1990. The group hails from the area… Read More
2023-12-03 19:00
AC/DC, formed in Sydney, Australia, in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, is one of the most influential rock bands in music history. The band has released a total of 17 studio albums… Read More
2023-12-03 17:00
Fit for a King, often abbreviated as FFAK, is an American metalcore band from Tyler, Texas, formed in 2007. The original lineup included Jared Easterling, Aaron Decur, Justin Juno, Jared McF… Read More
2023-12-03 16:00
It’s that time of year again, vinyl lovers – Christmas time! You know, the time of the year when we shelve all other music and exclusively play Christmas music in all its forms f… Read More
2023-12-03 14:15
This Complete List Of Eric Clapton Live Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Eric Clapton Live albums. All these incredible Eric Clapton Live albums have been presented be… Read More
2023-12-03 12:00
This Complete List Of Dave Edmunds Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Dave Edmunds studio albums. Dave Edmunds was born in 1944. He hails from the area of Ca… Read More
2023-12-02 22:30
Johnny Marr, born John Martin Maher on October 31, 1963, in Ardwick, Manchester, England, is a renowned guitarist, singer, and songwriter, best known as the co-founder and guitarist of the i… Read More
2023-12-02 12:00
Jon Anderson, born on October 25, 1944, in Accrington, Lancashire, England, is a renowned musician best known as the lead vocalist and a key creative force in the progressive rock band Yes… Read More
2023-12-02 10:30
Bonnie Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins on June 8, 1951, in Skewen, Wales, is a renowned Welsh singer, known for her distinctive raspy voice. Tyler’s career began in the 1970s with the relea… Read More
2023-12-01 19:00
A few years ago, one of my students asked me to play and sing at her wedding. She asked me to learn a Blue October song. I had never heard of the band before. The beauty of the song instantl… Read More
2023-12-01 19:00
Samantha Fish, born on January 30, 1989, in Kansas City, Missouri, is a prominent American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist. Known for her potent mix of blues, rock, and Americana, Fish… Read More
2023-11-30 21:00
Steve Howe was born on April 8, 1947, in Holloway, North London, England. He is a highly influential guitarist, best known for his work with the progressive rock band Yes, which he joined in… Read More
2023-11-30 19:00
When an artist needs a bassist who can handle any genre, there are a few they could call on. But lately, as evidenced by his outstanding work with the likes of David Bowie, The Black Crowes… Read More
2023-11-30 17:00
Yes, I know the question sounds insane. But you know what question sounds even more insane if you asked it back in 1963? Will the Rolling Stones still be releasing brand new studio albums 60… Read More
2023-11-30 14:00
Our Complete List Of Bad Company Band Members presents the various musicians who have played in the legendary band Bad Company. The band was first formed in 1973, hailing from the area of Al… Read More
2023-11-30 11:00
This Complete List Of Belle & Sebastian Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Belle & Sebastian studio albums. The band Belle & Sebastian was first formed… Read More
2023-11-30 09:00
This Complete List Of Becky G Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Becky G studio albums. Becky G was born on March 2, 1997. Becky G hails from the area of Ing… Read More
2023-11-29 19:00
If you were treated to Billy Joel in concert back in the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, and early 2000s or dug hard on albums like Turnstiles (1976), The Stranger (1977), 52nd Street (1… Read More
2023-11-29 15:39
We all have our favorite Christmas songs. If there was ever a genre of music that brings back special memories, it is those classic Christmas songs that we all grew up with. As kids, we were… Read More
2023-11-29 14:00
The Raspberries were formed in 1970, out of Cleveland, Ohio by guitarist and vocalist Eric Carmen, guitarist Wally Bryson, bassist John Aleksic, and drummer Jim Bonfanti. Later, Dave Smalley… Read More
2023-11-29 11:00
This Complete List Of A Thousand Horses Albums And Songs presents the full discography of A Thousand Horses studio albums. The band was first formed in 2010. The group hails from the area of… Read More
2023-11-29 09:00
This Complete List Of Pixie Lott Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Pixie Lott studio albums. Pixie Lott was born on January 12 1991. She hails from the area of Bromley… Read More
2023-11-28 19:00
From humble East Coast origins to grandest stages worldwide, veteran bassist Rob De Luca has seen and done it all. De Luca first hit the local Boston rock and metal scene in the late 80s aft… Read More
2023-11-28 17:00
Mick Ronson, a profoundly influential figure in rock music, is best remembered as a virtuoso guitarist, arranger, songwriter, and producer. Born Michael Ronson on May 26, 1946, in Kingston u… Read More
2023-11-28 14:00
This Complete List Of Graham Nash Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Graham Nash studio albums. Graham Nash was born on February 2, 1942. Graham Nash hails from the area… Read More
2023-11-28 11:00
This Complete List Of Stephen Stills Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Stephen Stills studio albums. Stephen Stills was born on January 3, 1945. The group hails from th… Read More
2023-11-28 09:00
If you were a fan of The X Factor, then you know that Littel Mix became the first all-girl group to have won the competition. Since then, the group has launched a very successful career. Thi… Read More
2023-11-28 07:00
Young Thug, born Jeffery Lamar Williams on August 16, 1991, in Atlanta, Georgia, is a prominent figure in American hip-hop, known for his unique vocal style and fashion sense. He rose to pro… Read More
2023-11-27 19:00
Laura Nyro has always been one of our favorite artists. We are both from the Bronx and share an understanding of what it was like growing up in New York City. Music played a major part of th… Read More
2023-11-27 17:00
Jim Suhler grew up in the city of Dallas, Texas. His upbringing in the great state of Texas obviously had a major impact on his love of the blues and all the great guitarists who have come f… Read More
2023-11-27 17:00
This Complete List Of Dead Or Alive Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Dead Or Alive studio albums. The band Dead Or Alive was first formed in 1980. The group hailed fro… Read More
2023-11-27 14:00
This Complete List Of The Fabulous Thunderbirds Albums And Songs presents the entire discography of The Fabulous Thunderbirds’ studio albums. The band was first formed in 1974. The gro… Read More
2023-11-27 12:15
This Complete List Of Blackmore’s Night Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Blackmore’s Night studio albums. The band was first formed in 1997. Most Rock fans… Read More
2023-11-27 09:00
This Complete List Of Ella Henderson Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Ella Henderson studio albums. Ella Henderson was born on January 12 1996. Ella Henderson hai… Read More
2023-11-26 19:00
This Complete List Of Marty Balin Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Marty Balin studio albums. Marty Balin was born on January 30, 1942. He passed away on September 27, 2018… Read More
2023-11-26 17:00
Hailing from Cologne, Germany, CAN is widely considered the greatest band of the krautrock genre and one of the leading innovators of the experimental rock pantheon. Formed in 1968 by bassis… Read More
2023-11-26 13:00
These days, Bryan Basset lends his bluesy licks to Foghat, having served as the band’s lead guitarist since the departure of Rod Price in 1999, and he became even more integral after t… Read More
2023-11-26 11:00
This Complete List Of The Decemberists Albums And Songs presents the full discography of The Decemberists studio albums. The band was first formed in 2000. The group hails from t… Read More
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