One thing is for sure every year around the time of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies — there’s going to be talk about bands. Of course, there’s which bands are getting in this year, ...

From The Melvins to Slint, discover the unsung architects of rock whose records sold poorly but started a revolution ...

Classic rock bands, especially from the 60s and 70s, tend to have pretty interesting names. What better way to stand out from the sea of other rock bands than to name yourself something like ...

In college or high school, did you have a group of friends that formed a fairly decent band only to ruin it with a dreadful name? Well, I did, and it reminded me of the importance of band names. Now, ...

In the music world, a powerful or unique stage name can easily make or break an artist's career. While an artist's talent and sound are at the heart of their success, the right name can be essential ...

The 1970s exploded with incredible rock music, spawning legends that still fill stadiums today. However, countless talented bands got lost in the shuffle, overshadowed by bigger names despite creating ...

Let's raise a Bic lighter to time-honored rock bands that are still active in 2026, with one or more of the original members intact.

Ah, Southern rock — a genre that blends the grit of rock ‘n’ roll with a splash of country and a whole lot of soul. When you think of the ’70s rock scene, names like Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman ...

The overall sound of this blues-tinged rock act has been influenced in a manner that suggests the Rolling Stones meets T-Rex, infused with some hair metal. The band, which included the classic lineup ...