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 ...

There's no question that the '70s was an incredible decade for music in general, but that's when one genre in particular ...

One thing is for sure every year around the time of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies — there’s going to be talk about bands. Of course, there’s which bands are getting in this year, ...

Many bands and artists had a major '50s pastiche in the '80s. To revisit this trend, check out these three '80s rock hits.

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 ...

UCR’s list of Top 25 Rock Songs of 2025 shows that classic rock is still bucking trends. There are a trio of duets, including ...

The 1950s saw rock enter the mainstream. Though many, predominantly black, artists had been laying the groundwork for years prior, many people mark Elvis Presley’s debut as the birth of the genre as ...

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 ...

The 1970s was a tumultuous time, full of upheaval on many fronts, from the end of the Vietnam War to the dawn of personal computers. It makes sense that its music had a similar helter-skelter feel.

After a decade in the doldrums, guitar-based newcomers like Sleep Token and Wet Leg are making their mark as TikTok catapults legacy acts to virality. By Ethan Millman Music Editor A decade ago, Gene ...

What the hell is yacht rock? Well, the internet has agreed that its defining sonic and aesthetical traits are broad. I’d have to agree, as it’s a sub-genre that stretches into everything from prog and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Dad-rock is this fascinating label in pop culture that’s often ...