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Top 10 Songs by Steppenwolf

Steppenwolf produced the greatest biker rock anthem, “Born to be Wild,” and a few mighty psych-blues gems besides. Yes, the sound was very much of the era. But judged for all of its terrific songs, Steppenwolf has to be seen as one of the greatest rock bands of…
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Top 10 Songs by Pretenders

Pretenders was a delayed effect of the initial punk-rock boom in England. The group, led by talented frontwoman and songwriter Chrissie Hynde, however, outlived and outsold most of the original punk groups. Pretenders is one of the greatest rock bands of all time. The…
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Top 10 Songs by Blue Öyster Cult

Blue Öyster Cult was made up of serious artists and musicians who embraced what is, often, a juvenile genre of music – heavy metal. But in doing so, they became “the brains of hard rock,” and “the visionaries of thunder & lightning.” Blue…
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Top 10 Songs by Linkin Park

Linkin Park was the biggest band of the early 2000s. The group achieved that by cutting the difference between angry nu metal, trendy hip hop and forward-thinking production and marketing techniques. Linkin Park is one of the biggest rock bands of all time. The…
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Top 10 Songs by Alkaline Trio

Alkaline Trio is a supremely undersung band in rock music. Too melodic for punk, too bouncy for emo, and too workaholic to be slackers, Matt Skiba’s group has carved out an incredible discography. Alkaline Trio is one of the finest bands in alternative music, one of…
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Top 10 Songs by Cream

Cream was the first band made up of superstar musicians. They also played louder than most, improvised for extended periods, usually simultaneously, and came up with a few ageless classic songs. Cream is one of the greatest rock bands of all time. And today, I am focusing…
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Top 10 Songs by Whitesnake

Whitesnake and David Coverdale were never key proponents of subtlety in rock music. But whereas the blues players who had influenced them disguised their lustful ways, Coverdale let it all hang out. But the band had the songs to match the machismo. Whitesnake is one of the…