3 Classic Rock Artists Who Have Hated One of Their Biggest Hits
Hit songs aren’t always popular with the artists who release them. In fact, some artists have gone so…
4 Reasons Why “Hey Jude” Is One of the Beatles’ Most Interesting, Special, and Record-Breaking Songs
Not all of the 213 singles The Beatles recorded together were going to be extraordinary, though many of…
The Format’s long-awaited Phoenix concert was even more than imagined
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3 Yacht Rock Songs You Just Have To Admit Are Great
The leisure vibes of yacht rock might be too schmaltzy for you. But the smooth groove of this…
4 Pro Sports Teams With an Epic Signature Song
Whether you’re watching an MLB, NBA, NFL, or NHL game, chances are music is a big part of…
On This Day in 1986, ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ Helped This Beatles Hit Re-Enter the Charts After a 25-Year Absence
The iconic dance hit “Twist and Shout” has been through a few iterations. R&B vocal group The Top…
3 Classic Rock Bands That Could Be Considered Jam Bands
When you put on a classic rock album, one thing you’re sure to get is a sonic punch…
On This Day in 1964, Roy Orbison Went No. 1 With a Song That Resulted in a Supreme Court Ruling That Changed Music Forever
On this day (September 26) in 1964, Roy Orbison topped the Billboard Hot 100 with “Oh, Pretty Woman.”…
3 Rock and Roll Songs From 1962 That Sound Even Better Today
Rock music as we know it today sounded nothing like the rock and roll of the 1960s and…
3 Underrated Classic Rock Songs That Require Some Patience at Over 11 Minutes Long
Classic rock songs can either be short or long; this particular genre doesn’t have a standard in that…
The Rock Star Who (Almost) Helped Facilitate a John Lennon and Paul McCartney Reunion
Hanging out with two friends who haven’t been on speaking terms for a while can be awkward for…
“Something Happened When I Heard the Sound of That Record”: Robert Plant Remembers Hearing Elvis Presley for the First Time
Music fans can often remember where they were when they first heard their favorite artist. It’s a transformative…