Medlocke first joined Lynyrd Skynyrd as a drummer in 1970-71, later leaving to front Blackfoot. When he returned in 1996, he ...

From the opening riff of "Born to Be Wild" to the layered guitars of "More Than a Feeling," these ten songs don't just play, ...

Originally consisting of Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner, the beloved band were one of the most ...

The right ’70s song does more than trigger nostalgia, it feels like it could drop into a 2025 playlist without missing a beat ...

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 ...

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 ...

A song about rock that rocks and will let everyone know you rock to rock. But even though this tune is a bit on the nose, Led Zeppelin pulls it off because they are the Platonic Ideal of a classic ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...

When it comes to Fleetwood Mac, there is so much to explore. From the internal strife to the romances to the soap opera-like band dynamics. But somehow, even more than the interpersonal issues, the ...

Do you miss the '80s? Well, just tune into your local classic rock station, problem solved! According to Mediabase, a music industry service that monitors airplay in over 180 markets, 25 of the 40 ...

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 ...

A rock guitarist who helped craft an iconic 1970s song is dead at age 77. George Kooymans, a co-founding member of Golden Earring, died this week, according to Dutch publication AD. His family said he ...