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12 Classic Rock Songs That Feature a Famous Guest Musician

Linda Ronstadt joined Warren Zevon, members of the Beach Boys guested on a Chicago hit, and two future members of Led Zeppelin played on a Donovan favorite while serving as session performers.

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12 Overlooked Rock Songs of 1972

These dozen tracks, from Deep Purple, Aretha, the Kinks, Chicago and The Who are absolutely worth listening to again.

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11 Willie Dixon Songs Covered by Classic Rock Artists

Bands like the Jeff Beck Group, Cream, Foghat and others eagerly laid claim to his material and found that his catchy hooks, cheeky wit and killer grooves came alive through heavy amps and electric guitars.

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12 Rock Songs With Drum Intros You Recognize Instantly

Our feature includes classics from the B-52’s, Queen, Cream, the Police, and Rush.

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15 Classic Rock Recordings of Rodgers & Hart Songs

James Taylor, Elvis Costello, Linda Ronstadt and Joni Mitchell are just some of the artists who’ve remade their tunes.

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11 Classic Rock (and Pop) Star Recordings of Broadway Show Tunes

We’ve selected some memorable performances of songs composed by such Broadway legends as Gershwin, Bernstein, Sondheim, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and more, a few of which became significant pop hits.

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10 (More) Great Second Albums From Classic Rockers

A sophomore slump is a common classic rock jinx. Here are some acts that made a significant leap with the follow-up to their debut release.

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Get Ready: 12 Classic Songs by The Temptations

Our story showcases the stunning evolution of the chart-topping hits and unforgettable recordings of, most notably, Dennis Edwards, Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin, Otis Williams, and Paul Williams.