An introduction can make or break a song, as exemplified by these iconic classic rock intros. The first 30 seconds (or more) of a song serve as a musical first impression, setting the sonic stage for ...

According to data collected in August, Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" (from the 1986 album Slippery When Wet ), is the #1 ...

Don’t bore us, get to the chorus. That’s what the hit songwriters say. But, if done well, an epic rock intro locks in one’s attention in anticipation of what’s next. In the 1960s, albums began to ...

"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by Plastic Ono Band and "Father Christmas" by The Kinks are all among the very best classic rock ...

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 ...

J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...

The best classic rock song of all time "bleeds rock 'n' roll" and keeps listeners entranced for eight minutes. The lyrical ...

The following list of the most played live song by 40 classic rock legends often mirrors their biggest and most enduring hits — but not always. It stands to reason that once an artist scores a ...

Radio X Classic Rock looks back at the year of Golden Brown, Abracadabra, Centrefold, Run To The Hills and Eye Of The Tiger.

They’re not just bands, they’re “brands.” Classic rock bands whose logos are nearly as famous as the music and the musicians who made it. But there are also many worthy classic rockers far less ...