The three guitar-led songs below were deeply important to rock history. They all changed the course of rock, redirecting the genre.

There were some really shocking moments in rock and metal during the '70s, '80s and '90s. There are certainly some pretty shocking things that still happen in our world today. But when you look at ...

’80s rock stood in stark contrast to ’70s rock. The majority of the prior decade saw bands relying on rough-around-the-edges production, wiry guitars, and raw vocals. The ’80s got rockers to think ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Dad-rock is this fascinating label in pop culture that’s often ...