Highway to Hell is AC/DC's masterpiece, capturing Bon Scott's charisma and talent through hard rock anthems.
Frampton's live album transformed him into a rock superstar, inspiring a new documentary on his life and battle with a rare disease.
The Cars' debut album was a groundbreaking, consistent masterpiece that defined their unique new wave sound.
Many classic rock bands have announced “farewell” tours or retirements, only to return a few years later. Money is often part of the story, but it’s rarely the only reason. Demand from fans, the excitement of performing, and lucrative touring opportunities frequently play major roles. 1. The Who In 1982, the band embarked on a […]
The Knack – “My Sharona” (1979)Their debut single shot to No. 1 and became one of the biggest hits of the year. Follow-up singles received airplay, but none came close to the cultural impact or chart dominance of “My Sharona.” Norman Greenbaum – “Spirit in the Sky” (1970)Not a band but a rock artist often […]
Here are five classic rock bands that reached the top of the charts and later called it quits, at least in their most recognizable forms. The Beatles are probably the most famous example. The legendary Liverpool quartet dominated the 1960s, earning countless No. 1 hits, including “Hey Jude” and “Let It Be.” Despite their enormous […]
For June 1–7, quite a few notable rock albums were released during this week in different years. Here are some classics worth revisiting: Date Album Artist June 1, 1967 Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band The Beatles June 1, 1979 Discovery Electric Light Orchestra June 1, 1981 Somewhere in England George Harrison June 1, 1983 […]
June 1, 1964 The Rolling Stones arrived in the U.S. for their first American tour. June 2, 1979 Love You Inside Out became the Bee Gees’ sixth consecutive No. 1 single in the U.S. June 3, 1989 Tom Petty’s Full Moon Fever entered the Billboard chartsFeaturing “Free Fallin’,” “Runnin’ Down a Dream,” and “I Won’t […]
June 1, 1967 Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles officially released in the U.K.Widely considered one of the most influential albums ever recorded. June 2, 1978 Some Girls released by The Rolling StonesIncluded “Miss You,” “Beast of Burden,” and “Shattered.” June 3, 1970 Let It Be hit No. 1 in the U.S. […]
June 1 — Ron Wood (born 1947)Guitarist for Faces and later a longtime member of The Rolling Stones. June 3 — Suzi Quatro (born 1950)Trailblazing bassist and singer who influenced generations of women in rock. June 6 — Levi Stubbs (born 1936)Lead singer of Four Tops, whose influence crossed deeply into rock and pop music. […]
The Fixx, a thoughtful 80s rock band, endured despite lacking mainstream fame due to their authentic, emotional sound.
Collective Soul's surprising rise, timeless sound, and growing popularity as a consistently great American rock band.