Whether you lived through the year or just want to find out what you missed, here are 20 music milestones from 1976.

Five-decade review catalogs 1976 albums that shaped music and sustained influence. Genre range spans punk, arena rock, soul, ...

Why didn’t anyone tell me that Ted Nugent is a YouTuber now? America’s least favorite uncle is a webshow host these days, ...

When it came time to decide the cover image for Wet Leg’s sophomore album, the British indie rock band packed items that ...

In the heart of Casper, Wyoming sits a chrome-trimmed time capsule where milkshakes are served with both a straw and a spoon – because trust me, you’ll need both. Johnny J’s Diner isn’t just feeding ...

Diana Ross (12.9 percent) Eligible since 1996 (previously inducted with The Supremes). Top songs include "Ain't No Mountain ...

A$AP Rocky teamed up with Winona Ryder, Tim Burton and A$AP Nast for his upcoming album "Don't Be Dumb," whose first single ...

Fleetwood Mac's Rumours and The Beatles' Abbey Road are among the greatest classic rock albums that provide nothing but ...

The ragtag group of respected hardcore and punk figures are six albums deep and still packing hefty riffs into their songs.

Cent's "In Da Club" hit 2 billion Spotify streams in January 2026, capping his record year as New York's top streaming rapper.

Favorite albums, DIY playlists, industry analyses, vibe checks... Here's what topped some great musical minds.