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6 Movies That Really Rock

From roadies to rockstars (real or fictional), the world of rock n' roll has no shortage of stories for the big screen. Read More

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Laurel Canyon: A Lost Musical Wonderland

During the 60s and 70s, Laurel Canyon was a petri dish of creativity by some of the biggest names in rock. This documentary digs in. Read More

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John Denver: Dig Him Or Diss Him?

With his sincere grin and folky songs, John Denver became a huge 70s star. So why is he still given short shrift? Read More

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Whatever Happened to The Big Instrumental?

There was a time when instrumentals became big hits on the pop charts. So what happened? We look back at a few timeless tracks. Read More

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Covers That Are Better Than The Original?

Taking on a remake of a beloved song can be tricky. But these covers have qualities that elevate them in their own unique way. Read More

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Saluting the Rock n’ Roll Sax

There are times in a song when the saxophone gets a bit overlooked. Here are some rock classics that wouldn't be the same without it. Read More

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Extended Guitar Solos That Deserve More Love

The phrase "guitar solo" calls to mind Zeppelin, Skynyrd, and other favorites. But there are a few others that deserve more attention. Read More

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10 Accordion Songs That Rock

The accordion is not the first instrument you think of when it comes to rock music. And yet it shows up in a surprising number of hit songs. Read More

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Pop Music’s Most Unlikely Hits

From a French nun's song to a 7 1/2 minute classic, these tracks defied chart logic by becoming huge hits. Read More

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Musical Moments That Made the Movie

There are some movie scenes where the music really punctuates what's going on on screen. Here are a few choice selections. Read More

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7 Films from the ’70s: Hits & Hidden Gems

The 1970s were a watershed decade for movies. Some were huge hits, others more under-the-radar. A few to check out. Read More

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Seven 80s Movies Worth Watching (or Again)

There were a lot of great 80s movies, but a few got overlooked or are worth another watch. Our picks. What are yours? Read More

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Bring On the Bongo Beat

Turns out that the bongos have played a bigger role in rock than perhaps first thought. Here are a bunch of stellar appearances. Read More

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