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 ...

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 ...

Here's the best "epic" song (lasting 10-plus minutes) from 10 classic progressive rock bands! Progressive rock is all about challenging artists and audiences in several ways, not the least of which is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A classic rock band is set to release a brand-new song with its original lead singer. Foreigner bassist Jeff Pilson told Blabbermouth that the group’s 1981 album “4″ will be reissued this fall. It ...

A classic rock band is back with its first new song in more than 40 years. Bachman-Turner Overdrive released “60 Years Ago,” paying tribute to BTO’s Canadian roots. In fact, it features another Canada ...