The most controversial songs of the ’50s: Do you agree?
The most controversial songs of the ’50s: Do you agree? The 1950s were a decade at war with its own music. Rock and roll arrived as a collision between Black rhythm and blues and white […]
5 popular ’50s songs that take us back
5 popular ’50s songs that take us back Before the British Invasion, before Motown, before psychedelic rock, the 1950s invented the template for everything that followed. It gave us the electric guitar as a cultural […]
11 terrible movies that actually amuse us: Do you agree?
11 terrible movies that actually amuse us: Do you agree? We’ve all heard of movies that are “so bad they’re good.” What that usually refers to are movies that are so impossibly stupid that you […]
10 classic movies that are quite boring today: Do you agree?
10 classic movies that are quite boring today: Do you agree? Not every “classic” movie lives up with the hype. Sometimes, those “must-watch” films turn out to be more of a snooze fest than a […]
This day in history: Prince dies at 57
On the morning of April 21, 2016, Prince Rogers Nelson, known to millions simply as Prince, was found dead at his Paisley Park home and recording studio in Minnesota. He was only 57 years old. […]
TV stars who nearly quit due to stress — and the strategies they swear saved them
The Price of Fame The world of television is a relentless machine, demanding long hours, tight schedules, and constant public scrutiny. For beloved TV stars, the pressure to deliver perfect performances while maintaining a public […]
Quiz: Guess the musician based on just one accessory
Can you name these musicians based on one element of their signature look? Rock music is almost as much a visual medium as a musical one. A lot of fans may have liked Keith Richards’ […]
The biggest radio hit the year you graduated high school: ’60s edition
The biggest radio hit the year you graduated high school: ’60s edition If you graduated from high school between 1960 and 1969, a specific song was dominating the radio that spring and summer. Not just […]
6 popular ’60s songs that take us back
6 popular ’60s songs that take us back If there is a decade that produced more songs capable of stopping you mid-grocery-store or mid-car-ride when it comes on the radio, the 1960s would be a […]
Quiz: Can you guess the 1973 song from just one lyric?
Quiz: Can you guess the 1973 song from just one lyric? The year 1973 was a pivotal year when rock, soul, folk, and pop coexisted harmoniously on radio stations, creating a rich tapestry of sounds […]