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These four bands helped define hard rock in the 70s. But these songs showed that they could slow it down quite well. The post Hard Rock, Soft Songs: 4 Killer Slow Ones by the Heaviest Bands of the 70s appeared first on American Songwriter.

Ten years ago today, Chris Stapleton topped the country and all-genre charts with the album that made him a star. The post On This Day in 2015, Chris Stapleton Was at No. 1 With the Album That Fell off the Charts Before It Became a Massive Hit appeared first on American Songwriter.

John Lennon and Frank Zappa butted heads after spontaneously performing together at the Fillmore East in June 1971. The post How the John Lennon and Frank Zappa Feud Highlighted a Greater Chasm Among Avant-Garde Rockers appeared first on American Songwriter.

Check out an archival interview clip featuring of Bruce Springsteen revealing his favorite Thanksgiving dish … and it’s not turkey. The post Check Out an Archival Interview Clip of Bruce Springsteen Revealing His Favorite Thanksgiving Dish … and It’s Not Turkey! appeared first on American Songwriter.

Wyatt Flores treated the crowd at a recent wedding reception to a stunning performance of Turnpike Troubadours’ “Diamonds and Gasoline.” The post Watch Country Star Deliver Heartfelt Turnpike Troubadours Cover for His Best Friend’s First Dance appeared first on American Songwriter.

Forrest Frank is not on board with AI music, specifically in the Christian genre, a fact he made clear in a recent video. The post Forrest Frank Speaks Out After AI-Generated Song Tops the Gospel Chart appeared first on American Songwriter.

Rolling Stones members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood have paid tribute to late reggae legend Jimmy Cliff on their social media pages. The post Rolling Stones Members Pay Tribute to Late Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff: “The Sweetest Voice, the Sweetest Soul” appeared first on American Songwriter.

While George Martin’s original idea for the debut Beatles album cover didn’t work out, we’d say the alternative was even more iconic. The post The Beatles Were Shooed Away As They Tried to Create Their Debut Album Cover (Luckily, the Alternative Was Even More Iconic) appeared first on American Songwriter.

On Novembe 26, 1976, Joe Nichols was born in Rogers, Arkansas. He has gone on to have a very successful country music career. The post Born on This Day in 1976, a Country Music Singer With Decades of Hits, Including a Playful No. 1 Containing a Plot Twist Involving His Grandmother appeared first on American Songwriter.

Joni Mitchell will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Junos, Canada’s equivalent to the Grammys. The post Joni Mitchell to Be Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Junos, Canada’s Equivalent to the Grammys appeared first on American Songwriter.

Bob Dylan recorded the deep cut “Waitin’ For You” on this day in 2001 for the 2002 film ‘Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood’. The post On This Day in 2001, Bob Dylan Recorded a Made-For-Film Country Song That’s Eccentric Even by Dylan’s Standards appeared first on American Songwriter.

Find three guitar players that Pete Townshend loved, who were either his contemporaries or some of his biggest influences. The post 3 of the Best Guitarists of All Time, According to Pete Townshend appeared first on American Songwriter.

Discussing the history of Toto, Steve Lukather fired back at fans who continue to criticize the group’s current lineup. The post “I Really Want To Make a Big Point of This”: Steve Lukather Sets the Record Straight About Toto’s Lineup and Fan Criticism appeared first on American Songwriter.

“We’ll see what happens. They always say, with artists, that the secret of making good art is to know when to stop.” The post Lene Lovich Talks First North American Tour in 35 Years, How She Once “Stalked” Salvador Dali, and When to Stop the Music appeared first on American Songwriter.

Thirty-one years ago today, the Eagles topped the Billboard 200 with an album no one expected them to make. The post On This Day in 1994, the Eagles Went to No. 1 with an Album No One Expected Them to Record appeared first on American Songwriter.

These three backing bands helped form the classic rock genre as we know it, but they sometimes don’t get enough credit. The post 3 Underrated Backing Bands That Helped Support the Careers of Classic Rock Giants appeared first on American Songwriter.

Years after they were released, these one-hit wonders from the 1990s remain totally unforgettable among 90s kids. The post 3 Timeless One-Hit Wonders From the 1990s That 90s Kids Can’t Forget appeared first on American Songwriter.

While cooking turkeys for families in need on Thanksgiving, Tracy Lawrence found himself needing some help of his own. The post Nashville Rallies to Donate Over Two Thousand Turkeys to Tracy Lawrence’s Mission Possible After Delivery Disaster appeared first on American Songwriter.

On November 26, 1973, The Shadows bassist John Rostill died, but not in the way that many sources still claim to this day. The post On This Day in 1973, John Rostill, Bassist for Tom Jones, Died—a Tragedy That Became More Heartbreaking With Each New Detail Revealed appeared first on American Songwriter.

If you’re missing rock as it was, revisit these three 2000s radio hits. How many times did you turn up the dial when you heard these come on? The post 3 Rock Songs You Forgot You Loved From Early 2000s Radio appeared first on American Songwriter.