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As their approach evolved through ever-shifting lineups, the decade would be defined by change.

One of the most powerful singers in all of rock deserves a spot.

He embodies the spirit of the genre like few others.

The founding guitarist left the group soon after what he later admitted was a "very disrespectful" act.

It wasn't his most impressive decade, but there's still much to appreciate.

At 15 years old, Hendrix started his six-string journey.

He entered the 2000s while in his late 50s, when most people are coasting toward retirement. Then he started reeling off Top 10 albums.

You already know the Dylan, Springsteen and Zeppelin classics that came out that year. Now it's time to go deeper.

The British band thought little of the song in 1970. Nearly a quarter of a century later, the pop singer breathed new life into it.

Eagles and Kiss broke through to mainstream fame, while Alice Cooper and Fleetwood Mac launched important new eras.

Bold new sounds for a bold new decade.

Former Led Zeppelin singer has hardly slowed down in the past 25 years.