One unforgettable hit became the highlight of an entire era.

The Eagles’ “Greatest Hits” has officially become the greatest-selling album in American history. The legendary rock band behind hits like “Hotel California,” “Take It Easy” and “Desperado” revealed ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Greatest Hits by Queen jumps to No. 1 on the Top Hard Rock Albums ...

The Eagles’ ‘Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)’ wasn’t loved by critics or even the band. Yet the compilation became the biggest-selling album in US history, outselling Thriller and Dark Side of the ...

Hits compilations still stake their claim to chart positions in 2026 even while streaming dominates. They feature on the Billboard 200 chart for the week ending March 14.

In the wake of Sly Stone’s death at age 82, Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid made the case for why Sly and the Family Stone deserve a place at the top of the canon of American bands. Here it is, in ...