Updated for 2026: Discover 10 iconic classic rock songs that overshadowed the bands that wrote them, from 'Bohemian Rhapsody' to 'Stairway to Heaven'.

The surprise hit song became an enduring classic.

There have been many great rock and roll bands. But none quite match the Rolling Stones’ mix of bad boy swagger, savvy ...

ZZ Top dominated the music scene from the late ‘70s through the ‘80s with their head-turning stage presence, gritty ...

These classic rock legends had No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1971 with songs that have stood the test of time, including George Harrison and Janis Joplin.

An iconic 1982 chart-topper has been ranked as the greatest soft rock song of all time. It had to beat out dozens of massive hits from talented artists to claim the top spot. Toto's 'Africa' is so ...