There's no question that plenty of hit songs have stirred up controversy over the years, usually over lyrics deemed too scandalous for mass consumption. But back in the early days of rock and roll, ...

Let’s be real. This wouldn’t be a list of incredible instrumental rock music moments without mentioning the 1976 song “Eruption” by Van Halen. Eddie Van Halen was the OG guitar hero in many respects, ...

When words fail, sometimes a well-placed scream will do the trick. Throughout the history of rock 'n' roll, artists have used their voices to yell, howl, shout, squeal and scream. Defining the word ...

The finest classic rock bands and artists understood that a fantastic opening to a song would go a long way to securing the listening audience’s attention for the rest of the track. Usually, they got ...

What is classic rock? Now that albums that came out in 2003 are 20 years old, the line between what's considered "classic" and contemporary seem to become blurred more and more. But is classic rock ...

The best title tracks don't just anchor the classic albums they come from; they also become enduring favorites. They also work as introductions and often the central themes of their parent LPs. In the ...