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Classic Rock: Most Popular Articles

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Top 50 Bands
List of 50 of the most influential classic rock bands
Top 500 Songs
Top 500 Classic Rock Songs
musical_dads
A look at classic rock artists who have passed musical talent on to their children.
Woodstock 1999
Photo of the 30th anniversary Woodstock festival in 1999.
Top 10 Classic Rock Albums
Albums that should be part of your classic rock collection
Classic Rock Band Photo Quiz
Classic Rock Band Photo Quiz Do You Know Them When You See Them? Sorry, but this quiz requires that you
Warm Weather Rock
10 classic rock songs about summer
May Birthdays
Birthdays of classic rock artists born in May.
Antiwar Protest Songs
The Vietnam war was a dominant musical theme in the '60s and '70s. Many of the anti-war protest songs that emerged from that period remain current 21st century protests.
Woodstock 101
Woodstock 101 - a look at the history, performers and music of the 1969 Woodstock festival.
rvw_shape_shifter
Review of Santana's 2012 release, Shape Shifter
Beatles 1957-1959
Beatles timeline, a history of The Beatles before they were The Beatles, 1957-1959.
The Beatles
Beatles resources including profiles, history, biography, photos, discography, trivia, lyrics, reviews.
Love Songs
Classic rock wasn't entirely about sex, drugs, and head banging. Here are some of the genre's most memorable love songs.
That '70s Look
Photo gallery of Deep Purple including pictures of Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, David Coverdale, Don Airey, Jon Lord, Ian Paice and Steve Morse.
Pink Floyd
Biographical profile of Pink Floyd including photos, pictures, interviews, lyrics, discography, guitar chords & tabs, and news about the band, including Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Rick Wright.
Top 25 Solo Artists
List of the 25 most important classic rock solo artists
Fleetwood Mac
Photo gallery of Fleetwood Mac including pictures of Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, John McVie, Christine McVie and Mick Fleetwood.
Eagles
History and music of classic rock band Eagles
12 love songs
A dozen classic rock love songs for Valentine's Day.
Black Sabbath
Photo gallery of Black Sabbath including pictures of Ozzy Osboure, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward and Tony Iommi.
Classic Rock 101
Definition and description of classic rock, its radio format origin, and how to test a song or album to determine if it is classic rock.
Journey
Biographical profile of rock band Journey
Fleetwood Mac
History of Fleetwood Mac
wherearetheynow
Where are they now? A look at what became of the performers at the original Woodstock festival in August 1969.
Woodstock People
The people who organized the 1969 Woodstock festival.
AC/DC Biography
Biographical profile of Australian rock band AC/DC including history, discography, tour schedule, lyrics and guitar chords and tabls.
The Beatles - Love
Review of The Beatles - Love CD.
Van Halen
Biographical profile of hard rock band Van Halen, including Alex and Eddie Van Halen, Mike Anthony, Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth.
woodstock performances
More than 200 songs were performed over the course of the Woodstock festival in 1969, but after 40 years, only a few have stood the test of time.
The Beatles Trivia Quiz
Classic Rock Trivia Quiz All About The Beatle
Boston
Biographical profile of the rock band Boston.
Grace Slick
Photo of Jefferson Airplane's Grace Slick from the box set Woodstock 40 Years On of performances at the 1969 Woodstock festival.
About Classic Rock | Trivia Quiz
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Led Zeppelin
Biographical profile of Led Zeppelin
Cream
Biographical profile of rock power trio Cream
Top 10 Santana
A list of ten songs that helped make and maintain Santana's long and successful career.
new_0612
New music in June 2012 from classic rock artists
John Lennon
Biographical profile of John Lennon of The Beatles
1981
Photo gallery of ZZ Top including pictures of Billy Gibbons
Classic Rock Instrumentals
A list of the top 10 instrumentals by classic rock arists.
Rolling Stones
Biographical profile of Rolling Stones
Creepy Classic Rock
List of the classic rock songs with the most spooky, scary combination of music and lyrics.
Taking Woodstock
Review of Taking Woodstock, a book by Elliot Tiber about the behind the scenes story of finding a place to stage the Woodstock festival in 1969.
Syd Barrett Biography
Bio profile of Syd Barrett, founding member of Pink Floyd.
Top 10 Glam Rock
List of the top ten British glam rock songs of the 70s.
Why People Collect Records
Guide to collecting vinyl record albums and singles.
Meet The Beatles!
Information about the Beatles album Meet The Beatles
Van Halen Trivia Quiz
Van Halen Trivia Quiz    
Doors of Perception
Photo gallery of The Doors including pictures of Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robbie Krieger and John Densmore.
Radio Station Directory
Directory of US radio stations that play classic rock.
Tour Schedules
Classic Rock Tour Schedules
guitar licks
A look at memorable guitar riffs in classic rock songs.
The Doors
Profile of the rock band, The Doors.
Pink Floyd Trivia Quiz
Pink Floyd Trivia Quiz Test your Pink Floyd Trivia IQ ..
Rock Music Myths
Myths and legends about rock music artists.
Country Joe McDonald
Picture of Country Joe McDonald at Woodstock 1969
Pink Floyd Timeline
Pink Floyd timeline - milestones in Pink Floyd history
Ringo Starr
Biographical profile of Ringo Starr including his work as the drummer for the Beatles and as a solo artist.
George Harrison
Biographical profile of George Harrison of The Beatles
Best 100 MPH Songs
Best 100 Mile-An-Hour Songs
The Illustrated Bruce Springsteen Discography
Bruce Springsteen discography - studio albums, live albums, extended plays, greatest hits compilations
Atom Heart Mother
Pink Floyd discography, with information about Pink Floyd's 1970 studio album, Atom Heart Mother.
Paul McCartney
Biographical profile of Paul McCartney of The Beatles.
Heat, Rain, Mud
Photo gallery including pistures from the original Woodstock festival in 1969.
Woodstock Trivia Quiz - test your knowledge of Woodstock trivia
Woodstock Trivia Quiz       Test your Woodstock TQ (Trivia Quotient) ..
Black Sabbath
Biographical profile of Black Sabbath - Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward.
Songs For Winter
Classic rock songs featuring ice, snow, winter cold themes.
Beatles '65
Information about the Beatles album Beatles 65
ZZ Top
History of Southern rock band ZZ Top
taxsongs
Classic Rcks songs about the evils of money and taxes.
Rocker Moms
Female musical artists who are the mothers of musical artists.
Pete Best
Biographical profile of Pete Best, original drummer for the Beatles.
1974-75 Lineup
Photo gallery of rock band The Eagles including pictures of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner and Don Felder.
The Beatles' Second Album
Information about The Beatles Second Album
hackett_on_squackett
Interview with ex-Genesis guitarist/vocalist Steve Hackett on his collaboration with Yes bassist Chris Squire.
Profile: Lynyrd Skynyrd
Biographical profile of Lynyrd Skynyrd.
woodstocklegacy
A look at the legacy of the 1969 Woodstock festival and why its 40th anniversary is significant.
Thin Lizzy
Tribute to Irish rock bands and artsts, including Thin Lizzy.
Grunge 101
Grunge 101 - history, description and examples of grunge rock.
Workout Songs
Nothing gets your body moving and your heart pumping like classic rock. These tracks are for your exercise workout playlist.
2009 - Coldplay - 'Viva La Vida'
Coldplay's 'Viva La Vida' - winner of GRAMMY award for Best Rock Album 2009
soundtrax
Top 10 movie soundtracks featuring classic rock music.
The Doors Trivia Quiz
The Doors Trivia Quiz    
Rush
Profile Canadian power trio Rush
Classic Rock Laurel Canyon Photo Quiz
Laurel Canyon Photo Quiz How Well Do You Know L.A.'s Famous Rock & Roll Neighborhood? Sorry, but this
Foreigner - Extended Versions
Review of Foreigner's Extended Versions CD
greatdebutalbums
Ten of the best debut albums by classic rock artists.
Profile: Sex Pistols
Biographical profile of Sex Pistols including Johnny Rotten, Sid Vicious, Steve Jones and Paul Cook.
rock_alive
Did classic rock die with the advent of disco and New Wave in the 1980s, or has it survived over the years? Are there any artists now that compare with the greats? Here are ten contemporary bands who prove Classic Rock is alive and well!
taab2_review
Forty years after the original comes the sequel to Jethro Tull's prog rock parody album, Thick as a Brick. We review TAAB 2.
Pink Floyd - Pulse DVD
Review of Pink Floyd Pulse DVD set.
Jimi Hendrix
Biographical profile of Jimi Hendrix
stones_timeline
A chronology of imnportant events in the life of The Rolling Stones
Pyrotechnics on E Street
Photo of Bruce Springsteen at the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLIII Halftime Show at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on February 1, 2009.
Bands You Never Knew
Top classic rock bands you may never have heard of.
Temporary Home
Photo gallery including pistures from the original Woodstock festival in 1969.
Southern Rock 101
History, description and examples of Southern Rock genre
The Dark Side of the Moon
Pink Floyd discography, with information about Pink Floyd's 1973 studio album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Foreigner
Photo gallery of rock band Foreigner including pictures of Lou Gramm and Mick Jones.
Eagles in 2003
Photo gallery of rock band The Eagles including pictures of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner and Don Felder.
Surf Rock 101
Surf Rock 101
Half a Million Strong
Photo gallery including pistures from the original Woodstock festival in 1969.
Shades (1968-1998)
Photo gallery of Deep Purple including pictures of Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, David Coverdale, Don Airey, Jon Lord, Ian Paice andf Steve Morse.
Lyrics, Chords, and Tabs
Sources For Classic Rock Lyrics, Chords, and Tabs
Genesis
Profile of British progressive rock band Genesis, including Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Steve Hackett.
Grateful Dead
Biographical profile of Grateful Dead
Psych Rock 101
History and examples of Psych Rock and artists who performed Psychedelic Rock.
Bands of San Francisco
A look at San Francisco bands who didn't gain lasting fame, but who nonetheless were part of the formation and development of the San Francisco Sound in 60s rock music.
Rock 'n' Roll Ghost Stories
Rock 'n' Roll Ghost Stories
Def Leppard
Biographical profile of classic rock band Def Leppard.
Bob Dylan Lyrics Quiz
Bob Dylan Lyrics Quiz Match the Lyric to the Song Sorry, but this quiz requires that you have javascript
Woodstock 1969
Photo gallery including pictures from the original Woodstock festival in 1969.
Abbey Road
Information about the Beatles album Abbey Road
Day 2
Photo of audience member dancing in the mud at the 1969 Woodstock festival.
Glenn Frey
Photo gallery of rock band The Eagles including pictures of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner and Don Felder.
Glam Metal 101
History, description and examples of glam metal rock.
woodstockweb
Guide to websites featuring information about the history, music and performers at the 1969 Woodstock festival.
blackhistory_classicrock
We celebrate Black History Month with a look at the influence of African American artists on classic rock.
classic_rock_woman
Women who influenced classic rock
Classic Rock Vinyl
A guide to collecting original classic rock albums and singles
Artimus Pyle Interview
Interview with Artimus Pyle about his CD, Artimus Venomus and his rocky relationship with Lynyrd Skynyrd since he left the band in 1991.
May Pang Interview
After chatting with May Pang for a few minutes, you begin to understand why John Lennon was attracted
Reading, Napping and Rapping
Photo of audience members relaxing between performances at 1969 Woodstock festival.
new_0512
Here are new releases to watch from classic rock arists due for release in May 2012
Jefferson Airplane / Starship
Profile of psychedelic rock pioneers Jefferson Airplane/Starship.
woodstockmusic
Music from the 1969 Woodstock festival is being released (some for the first time) and reissued in 2009.
Richie Havens
Photo Richie Havens, opening act at the original Woodstock festival in 1969.
1977-82 Lineup
Photo gallery of rock band The Eagles including pictures of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner and Don Felder.
Worst "Lost Love" Songs
Love has long been a popular theme in rock music: finding it, wishing you could find it, losing it, never having it, wanting more of it. Lost love has inspired poets, novelists and songwriters through the ages. The theme has also inspired some of the worst rock song lyrics you can imagine.
Book Review: Laurel Canyon
Review of Laurel Canyon, the Inside Story of Rock and Roll's Legendary Neighborhood by Michael Walker.
Revolver
Information about the Beatles album Revolver
Billion Year Old Carbon
Photo of audience members at the original Woodstock festival in 1969.
The Beatles (aka The White Album) Sides 1 & 2
Information about the album The Beatles, also known as The White Album
Hey Jude
Information about the Beatles album Hey Jude
Farewell I Tour: Live in Melbourne
Photo gallery of rock band The Eagles including pictures of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner and Don Felder.
Joe Cocker
Photo of Joe Cocker performing at Woodstock 1969.
Famous Licks
Photos and cover image of the Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood, Keith Richards, Charlies Watts.
Blondie
History and music of Blondie, including Deborah Harry, Chris Stein, Clem Burke, Jimmy Destri, Paul Carbonara, Leigh Foxx, Kevin Patrick.
touringsongs
Rock songs about the ups and downs of touring
The Who
Biographical profile of The Who
Blue Oyster Cult
Biographical profile of Blue Oyster Cult, or BOC
Don Henley
Photo gallery of rock band The Eagles including pictures of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner and Don Felder.
wallthings
The stories behind the inspiration, production, and release of Pink Floyd album The Wall
festival_guide_12
Guide to spring-summer-fall outdoor music festivals with emphasis on those featuring classic rock artists
Witness to Woodstock
Eyewitness account of just one of the hundreds of thousands of people who became part of history just by attending the Woodstock festival in 1969.
Janis Joplin
Biographical profile of singer Janis Joplin.
Queen Profile
Biographical profile of Queen: Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon
Joan Baez
Photo of Joan Baez from the box set Woodstock 40 Years On of performances at the 1969 Woodstock festival.
Best Seats in the House
Photo of Bruce Springsteen at the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLIII Halftime Show at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on February 1, 2009.

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