Led Zeppelin's Legendary 60s Album Delivered Their First U.S. Billboard No. 1 and Changed Rock Forever

Led Zeppelin's groundbreaking album not only delivered their first U.S. Billboard No. 1 but also forever changed the face of rock music.
American Songwriter

The Cure Went Pop Instead of Goth for Their First US Top 40 Hit

What was the song that finally gave The Cure their first US Top 40? Here's a hint: They went with a poppy love song.

Did The Monkees Turn Down the Song That Became the No. 1 Hit of 1969?

The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1969 and remained at No. 1 for 4 weeks. It also ranked No. 1 on ...
American Songwriter

How U2 First Broke Into the US Top 40 With a Song Paying Tribute to an American Icon

U2's popularity outstripped their US chart success for a while. "Pride (In The Name Of Love)" helped to change all that.

2008 Hit Ranked 'Most Overplayed' Modern Rock Song

According to a ranking collated by TheTopTens, Coldplay's 2008 hit "Viva la Vida" has been ranked the "most overplayed" rock song of the modern era. The song, which was released as the lead single of ...