The 1960s were the height of Beatlemania — the period where fans would swarm the Beatles at airports, at recording studios, and even break into their homes.

"Summer Breeze," "Tapestry," "Aja," "Private Eyes," and "Rumours" are five classic albums that define soft rock.

You probably didn't know classic rock songs such as Bruce Springsteen's "Nebraska" and Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" were inspired by real events.

"Highway 61 Revisited," "Mr. Tambourine Man," "Déjà Vu," "Harvest," and "Blue" are vinyls that every folk rock fan should already own.

Jimmy Buffett wrote songs for a big variety of famous musicians, including Blake Shelton, James Taylor, Caroline Jones, Ton Loc, and Lefty Frizzell.

Paul McCartney often breaks out Beatles standards in his live shows, but so far he has avoided such obvious choices as "She Loves You" and "Ticket to Ride."

Blondie's "Call Me" stayed at the top of the charts for six weeks in 1980, the longest that year for a rock song. It sounds even cooler today.

Tupac Shakur was a fan of a style of music you might not expect during his formative years in the 1980s. This is the music Shakur was listening to.

The so-called "forbidden chord" was discovered centuries ago and shunned by the church. Today, we call it a tritone and hear it often in heavy metal.

The week of July 8, 1965, the Rolling Stones saw their song "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction) go to No. 1. Six decades later, it sounds even cooler.

Patty Smith's "Because the Night" was her signature hit, but it wouldn't exist if not for Bruce Springsteen feeling like he couldn't write a love song.

The '70s were stacked with legendary records. Which album still deserves the crown today?

Sheryl Crow's best-charting single "All I Wanna Do" was a last-minute addition that saved her debut album "Tuesday Night Music Club" from flopping.

The 1960s were the height of Beatlemania — the period where fans would swarm the Beatles at airports, at recording studios, and even break into their homes.

"In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida," "Rat Salad," "Won't Get Fooled Again," "Moby Dick," and "YYZ" contain some of the best drum solos in rock history. Listen for yourself.

In 1985, the Bee Gees gave "Chain Reaction" to Diana Ross, and while it flopped in the U.S., it topped charts around the rest of the world.

"Summer Breeze," "Tapestry," "Aja," "Private Eyes," and "Rumours" are five classic albums that define soft rock.

Genesis, the Commodores, Mötley Crüe, the Supremes, and 10,000 Maniacs are all bands who lost their magic after a member went solo.

Every classic rock fan should already know deep cuts such as David Bowie's "Stay," Queen's "Stone Cold Crazy," and Led Zeppelin's "That's the Way."

As a Gen-Xer at your first high school party, you may have heard songs like "It Takes Two" by Rob Base, "Just Like Heaven" by the Cure, or "Loser" by Beck.

'90s hits like "Smells Like Teen Spirit," "Creep," and "Enjoy the Silence" have been covered by artists as varied as Lacuna Coil, Macy Gray, and the Muppets.

The lifespan of bass guitar strings is typically three to six months, but can depend on environmental conditions, maintenance, and playing style.

"Highway 61 Revisited," "Mr. Tambourine Man," "Déjà Vu," "Harvest," and "Blue" are vinyls that every folk rock fan should already own.

Jimmy Buffett wrote songs for a big variety of famous musicians, including Blake Shelton, James Taylor, Caroline Jones, Ton Loc, and Lefty Frizzell.

David Bowie is one of the most recognizable musicians of all time. Here's how the legendary songwriter helped shape the image of DC's staple villain.

Blondie's "Call Me" stayed at the top of the charts for six weeks in 1980, the longest that year for a rock song. It sounds even cooler today.

Paul McCartney often breaks out Beatles standards in his live shows, but so far he has avoided such obvious choices as "She Loves You" and "Ticket to Ride."

Sheryl Crow's best-charting single "All I Wanna Do" was a last-minute addition that saved her debut album "Tuesday Night Music Club" from flopping.

"Maneater" might be one of their best-remembered songs, but Hall and Oates produced a vast catalog of hits including "You Make My Dreams" and "She's Gone."

The Neil Diamond song "Red Red Wine" flopped on release, but 21 years later, the British reggae band UB40 took it to No. 1.

We know that pop songs such as ABBA's "Waterloo," Britney Spears' "Toxic," and Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" would go hard as rock covers.

"In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida," "Rat Salad," "Won't Get Fooled Again," "Moby Dick," and "YYZ" contain some of the best drum solos in rock history. Listen for yourself.

In this overview, we explain the considerations beginning guitarists should take when choosing an acoustic instrument. Here's our recommendation.

Paul McCartney played the Beatles classic "I Want to Hold Your Hand" at Taylor Swift's wedding, 62 years after the band last played the song.

"Yesterday," written and recorded in 1965 by Paul McCartney with almost no input from the rest of the Beatles, has been recorded more than 2,000 times.

"Hey Joe," "Purple Haze," "The Wind Cries Mary," "Bold as Love," and "Little Wing" are Jimi Hendrix songs that prove 1967 was the best year of his career.

The five most-covered songs of all time include Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" and the Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)."

In 1985, the Bee Gees gave "Chain Reaction" to Diana Ross, and while it flopped in the U.S., it topped charts around the rest of the world.

We think defining duets of the '60s like Sonny and Cher's "I Got You Babe" and Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's "You're All I Need to Get By" cast a spell.

Dolly Parton, Ronnie James Dio, Alice Cooper, Harry Chapin, and Willie Nelson are all artists from the '70s who would have been great to meet back then.

Genesis, the Commodores, Mötley Crüe, the Supremes, and 10,000 Maniacs are all bands who lost their magic after a member went solo.

Every classic rock fan should already know deep cuts such as David Bowie's "Stay," Queen's "Stone Cold Crazy," and Led Zeppelin's "That's the Way."

'90s hits like "Smells Like Teen Spirit," "Creep," and "Enjoy the Silence" have been covered by artists as varied as Lacuna Coil, Macy Gray, and the Muppets.

As a Gen-Xer at your first high school party, you may have heard songs like "It Takes Two" by Rob Base, "Just Like Heaven" by the Cure, or "Loser" by Beck.

The lifespan of bass guitar strings is typically three to six months, but can depend on environmental conditions, maintenance, and playing style.

David Bowie is one of the most recognizable musicians of all time. Here's how the legendary songwriter helped shape the image of DC's staple villain.

Imagine hearing your favorite album for the very first time again. Which one are you choosing?

Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Debbie Gibson and these other stars had chart-topping hits or set music-industry records before they even became legal adults.

Alien Ant Farm's cover of "Smooth Criminal" put an unexpected spin on a song that is now regarded as one of the best tracks from Michael Jackson's "Bad."

"Maneater" might be one of their best-remembered songs, but Hall and Oates produced a vast catalog of hits including "You Make My Dreams" and "She's Gone."