The Summer of Love went up in smoke with Altamont, but where did peace and love go in the aftermath? As the 1960s faded into a new decade, the world began to come down from years of war and social ...

In the summer of 1975, a soft rock ballad dominated the charts in both the United States and the U.K. The song was 10cc’s “I’m Not in Love,” written by former Neil Sedaka backup band members Eric ...

The 1970s was a decade in transition for rock and roll, especially. The softness from the Summer of Love had hardened in mainstream rock. Psychedelic sounds were traded in for more progressive ...

Step back in time with our massive playlist of 261 iconic rock songs from the 1970s. From big names like Queen, AC/DC, and The Eagles to deep cuts that deserve more love, it’s got a little bit of ...

The '70s were defined by music ranging from pop and punk to country rock and metal, but one genre stands out in the classic rock field: hard rock. Easily encompassing many of the above styles, as well ...

Punk rock's big bang happened sometime around 1973, when the self-titled debut album from the New York Dolls was released. There were plenty of ripples before then — the Stooges, MC5, any number of ...

From David Bowie to Roxy Music, the Sex Pistols, and Marvin Gaye, the 1970s had plenty of icons, but was classic rock drifting out of the charts?

Let’s be honest: Love songs always hit right in the feels. A ballad can transform from a regular song into the soundtrack of your relationship—whether you’re celebrating your 25th anniversary or just ...

Maybe it was because The Rolling Stones had recently reunited. Or, like alternative and grunge, it was a counterreaction to the slick contemporary hard-rock and metal that had been dominating the ...