Lists

When twice the amount of music really matters.

Their influence on the music of the following eras is undeniable.

Only the genre's biggest and boldest innovators can lay claim to the title.

Some were struck by member defections, some by death. Others just had a run of very bad luck.

The most essential recordings from the bands that took it to the limit.

These songs reinforce the Prince of Darkness' legacy and knack for reinvention.

These bands created music that was greater than the sum of their parts.

The year was 1976 and these songs kept up rocking through the bicentennial year.

Cheers!

Even the “hottest band in the world” can’t please everyone.

From 21-year-old blues prodigy to late-'80s comeback queen, her resilience and proficiency have made her one of music's most enduring artists.

Find out which rock stars will be blowing out the birthday candles in April.