The Greatest Storytellers In Country Rock, Ranked
Some of the strongest storytellers in country rock include Garth Brooks, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Neil Young, and Charlie Daniels. Here's a look at why.
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5 British Rock Bands That Were Bigger In America Than Back Home
The British Invasion in the '60s famously exported U.K. rock to the U.S., yet some British bands found America to be their biggest market even into the '90s.
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5 Country Rock Songs That Blurred The Line Between Nashville And LA
Country-leaning songs by artists associated with rock, like "You're No Good," "Victim of Love," and "Mama Said," blurred the lines between LA and Nashville.
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1986 No. 1, Penned 6 Years Before Release, Topped The Charts 40 Years Ago Today
Boston's Tom Scholz was known for being slow to debut new music. He even wrote his 1986 No. 1 hit six years before it was released on the album "Third Stage."
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Quote Of The Day By Black Sabbath Guitarist Tony Iommi: 'I Have To Live What Life I've Got Because ...'
Tony Iommi is a seminal figure in rock 'n' roll history, but a health issue made the iconic guitarist consider what he wanted to do with his remaining years.
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The 5 Best Duets To Ever Come Out Of Alternative Rock
Duets in alternative rock exist, but they differ from the romantic duets that often grace the radio waves. Here's a look at five of the best of the genre.
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The 5 Best One-Hit Wonders Of Glam Rock
Glam rock was a seminal cornerstone of the music scene in the 1970s, but not every rocker could be David Bowie. These are the genre's best one-hit wonders.
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The 4 Best-Selling Artists In Country Rock History
Some of the best-selling tunes in history have come from the toe-tapping genre of county rock from bands like the Eagles and Hootie and the Blowfish.
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5 Classic Rock Moments That Smashed World Records
From a globe-trotting tour to a repeat Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, these are the times when rock stars broke world records as well as their instruments.
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Not Just Led Zeppelin: 5 British Rock Bands That Took '70s America By Storm
For such a tiny island, Great Britain has been home to some big rock bands. In the 1970s, Led Zeppelin may have been at the top, but they had competition.
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The Best Girl Groups Of The '90s You've Never Heard Of
Groups such as Wild Orchid and 702 never enjoyed the lasting fame of TLC or Destiny's Child, but they were vital parts of the '90s girl group explosion.
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5 Blues Legends You Didn't Know Changed Rock History
Blues legends including Lead Belly, Ma Rainey, Muddy Waters, Bessie Smith, and Rosetta Tharpe influenced rock history more than you may realize.
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Born 81 Years Ago Today In Canada, He Became The Godfather Of Grunge
Dubbed the Godfather of Grunge, this singular musician has explored various styles while always staying true to his artistic integrity. He's 81 today.
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3 Girl Groups That Launched Successful Solo Stars
It's common for singers in girl groups to strike out on their own in the hopes of solo success, but it's uncommon for them to be as successful as these stars.
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1985 No. 1, Later A Sausage-Themed UK Christmas Smash, Hit The Top 41 Years Ago Today
In the mid-'80s, Starship released a chart-topping ode to the power of rock that the masses loved yet mocked, and was turned into a charity cover in the U.K.
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Quote Of The Day By Paul McCartney: 'Being A Teenager Who Lost His Mom Was ...'
Experiencing a family tragedy as a child left Paul McCartney deeply affected, but the acclaimed songwriter later found an outlet for his grief in music.
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6 Musicians With More Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 Hits Than Elvis
Elvis may be known as the King of Rock 'N' Roll, but there are quite a few musicians who have out-performed him on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
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5 Musicians Who Helped Invent The Power Ballad
A slow buildup to a roaring chorus with soul-searing vocals maketh the power ballad, and starting from the '60s, these are the sub-genre's co-founders.
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