The 1970s were rock music’s golden age. This was the decade of arena tours, double-platinum albums, guitar heroes, and larger-than-life personalities. Hard rock exploded, punk emerged, Southern rock ...

Music exploded in the 1970s. The decade, which grew out of the rock-focused 1960s, saw the rise of a number of essential rock bands. But there were also other genres of music growing in popularity ...

One-hit wonders often get an unfairly bad rap. Sure, they’re an artist or band’s only commercially successful single by definition. And sure, they’re often so indicative of a particular musical era ...

Nearly 50 years after its release, "Barracuda" has become the measuring stick for what a classic rock anthem can be. The Heart staple has never stopped finding new audiences, and its reputation ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Monday, July 27, marked the 47th-anniversary of what many consider to be among the best rock and roll songs of all time. And on ...

In 1970, the iconic band Black Sabbath released "War Pigs," an influential song that has remained one of rock music's most enduring political anthems. Through the power of music, artists and musicians ...