It’s hard to pin down what the greatest year for rock music would be. There are too many years that seemed to be lightning rods for era-defining songs. 1965 is one of those years. Halfway through ...

Before Woodstock and FM radio shaped the sound of the 1970s, the 1960s were already roaring with American bands pushing rock in bold new directions. This was the decade that cracked the genre wide ...

The 1960s birthed and popularized blues rock, which enjoyed a flurry of great years throughout the decade thanks to legendary acts such as Otis Redding. But one year from that decade truly showcased ...

The 1950s and early 1960s were characterized by conformity, emphasizing traditional values in nuclear families, clearly defined gender roles, and a rise in suburbanization. However, teenage girls have ...