Rock music has shaped culture for generations. The bands who defined it left legacies that transcend time, influencing ...

It's the middle of summer, so it's the perfect time to fire up music fans with some heated discussions. Let me light the match and begin with my biggest snubs for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Some ...

Tommy Steele and Big Mama Thornton are among the most underappreciated classic rock icons in the history of music.

Billboard has published their list of the 50 Best Rock Bands and two of the most legendary metal acts have actually made the cut. The selection came from a panel of the publication's own writers, but ...

Rock evolves relentlessly, leaving behind once-vital sounds. These 7 forgotten genres shaped music history - and then slipped ...

When the 1970s rolled around, music fans craved something smoother than the hard-hitting rock dominating the airwaves. Soft rock bands delivered the perfect remedy with their mellow melodies, ...

When you close your eyes and think about classic rock bands, what comes to mind? We guess that you see some long-haired singer belting out lyrics back to back with a ...

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 ...

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, ...

When a band loses an irreplaceable member, the music never sounds the same. These 7 great groups tried to carry on – but never truly recovered ...

When you put on a classic rock album, one thing you’re sure to get is a sonic punch to the gut. In a good way, of course! The heft and power of a classic rock record is meant to, well, rock your world ...

In 2025, rock was still hanging in. As artificial intelligence infiltrates music, the genre’s handmade imperfections are more crucial than ever. By Jon Pareles The 21st century has not been kind to ...