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Rock bands Quiet Riot, Girl, Message, and John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers all lost their guitarists, such as Randy Rhoads, to mega-successful artists.

No rock band has ever reached a place of popularity and blockbuster sales and stayed there forever — and some drop off at the worst times and never climb back.

Otherwise successful musicians Stiv Bators, Bill Nelson, Hugh Cornwell, and the Rolling Stones all self-produced albums, only to crash and burn.

While there were several songs you know and love to hit No. 1 in 1968, it was actually was the worst year of the 1960s as far as volume of No. 1 hits go.

Bruce Springsteen's 1984 hit "Born in the U.S.A" has often been used as a patriotic anthem, but it's actually about the raw deal Vietnam Vets got.

American Girl, Don't Stop Me Now, Footsteps in the Dark, and Tiny Dancer are flop songs from the '70s that have earned respect from younger generations.

Roberta Flack's performance of 'The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face' spent six weeks in the top spot on the charts, earning it a place in history.

That Smell, I Wanna Be Your Dog, The Village Green Preservation Society, and Sheep are flop songs from classic rock stars that aren't all that bad.

After nearly being scrapped, U2's "With or Without You" was No. 1 for three weeks in 1987, thanks to Bono's perseverance and The Edge's experimental guitar.

Here are five songs for the Gen Xer in your life that we felt were the best representatives of the different emotional highs and lows of your college days.

Ringo Starr, Neil Peart, Phil Collins, and Charlie Watts are all classic rock drummers who left their original group for bands that became mega-famous.

These songs from artists such as the Beatles, the Supremes, and the Beach Boys prove that, musically, the 1960s peaked halfway through the decade.

You may be surprised to know that artists like David Bowie, Kate Bush, Elvis Costello, Led Zeppelin, and Guns N' Roses all wrote rock hits in less than a day.

Some underrated Bob Dylan songs from his vast catalog you may not have heard include "Changing of the Guards," Brownsville Girl," and "I Shall Be Released."

It's so impressive that these songs became fan favorites with only a handful of words, and you know some of them — "Tequila" and "Wipe Out" for starters.

Pink Floyd has too many unforgettable hits! 🎶

Time to settle it! 🎸🎶

Rock bands Quiet Riot, Girl, Message, and John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers all lost their guitarists, such as Randy Rhoads, to mega-successful artists.

Rock music went into the stratosphere during the 60s, but it 1968, a few changed history forever.

Otherwise successful musicians Stiv Bators, Bill Nelson, Hugh Cornwell, and the Rolling Stones all self-produced albums, only to crash and burn.

While there were several songs you know and love to hit No. 1 in 1968, it was actually was the worst year of the 1960s as far as volume of No. 1 hits go.

Jimi Hendrix, Kris Kristofferson, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Ice-T, and John Fogerty are music legends who had surprising military careers.

For a front-row seat to a defining era of classic rock, look no further than "Dazed and Confused," "The Last Waltz," "Almost Famous," and even "School of Rock."

While huge bands like Pink Floyd, The Clash, and Rush were still struggling, they had members quit. Those guys never hit the fame jackpot as classic rockers.

Barry Manilow might be the king of jingles, but he once turned down an offer to write a commercial for an intimate feminine hygiene product.

That Smell, I Wanna Be Your Dog, The Village Green Preservation Society, and Sheep are flop songs from classic rock stars that aren't all that bad.

"When Doves Cry" by Prince was a surprise hit back in the summer of 1984, holding on to the top spot on the charts for an impressively long stretch.

Ringo Starr, Neil Peart, Phil Collins, and Charlie Watts are all classic rock drummers who left their original group for bands that became mega-famous.

After nearly being scrapped, U2's "With or Without You" was No. 1 for three weeks in 1987, thanks to Bono's perseverance and The Edge's experimental guitar.

Time for a little honesty. 🫣

Your ultimate Fleetwood Mac jam. 🎶🔥

It's so impressive that these songs became fan favorites with only a handful of words, and you already know some of them — Tequila and Wipe Out for starters.

Break-up songs like "Careless Whisper," "Total Eclipse of the Heart," and "Romeo and Juliet" hurt so good, they'll never leave our playlists.

Some underrated Bob Dylan songs from his vast catalog you may not have heard include "Changing of the Guards," Brownsville Girl," and "I Shall Be Released."

1968 saw the release of classics like "The Weight," "Sympathy For the Devil," and "White Light/White Heat." Songs like those sound as cool today as ever.

Roberta Flack's performance of 'The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face' spent six weeks in the top spot on the charts, earning it a place in history.

These now-classic songs, including David Bowie's "Heroes" and Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man," didn't exactly light up the charts when they were first released.

Rock music went into the stratosphere during the 60s, but it 1968, a few changed history forever.

Classic musicians that had a No. 1 hit shortly after they died include Janis Joplin, John Lennon, Otis Redding, and Jim Croce.

Musicians like Jewel, Garth Brooks, and Jefferson Airplane have all made major genre switches, to fans’ disappointment. Many eventually went back.

Jimi Hendrix, Kris Kristofferson, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Ice-T, and John Fogerty are music legends who had surprising military careers.

For a front-row seat to a defining era of classic rock, look no further than "Dazed and Confused," "The Last Waltz," "Almost Famous," and even "School of Rock."

"Ventura Highway," "Idiot Wind," "My Sweet Lord," "Blitzkrieg Bop," and "Dreams" are five of the best song openers of '70s classic rock.

"Black in Black," "Crazy Train," and "Don't Stop Believin'" were 1981 hits, and along with "I love Rock 'N Roll," and "Tom Sawyer" they defined rock history.

"When Doves Cry" by Prince was a surprise hit back in the summer of 1984, holding on to the top spot on the charts for an impressively long stretch.

Barry Manilow might be the king of jingles, but he once turned down an offer to write a commercial for an intimate feminine hygiene product.

While huge bands like Pink Floyd, The Clash, and Rush were still struggling, they had members quit. Those guys never hit the fame jackpot as classic rockers.

Each member brought something iconic. 🤩