Rock N’ Roll Never Forgets, Michigan Still Loves Bob Seger

It comes as no shock that here in Michigan we love ourselves some Bob Seger!

As we start 2024, we're looking back on everything that rocked our world in 2023. The Crossword Helper Study has collected all the data from Google and determined the most searched rock and metal artists in each state. It's no surprise that all of us in Michigan still love our main man Bob Seger.

While the results for Michigan certainly aren't surprising, some of the other states most searched artists are raising some eyebrows. For example, who knew The Marshall Tucker Band was so popular? They hail from Spartanburg, South Carolina and were heavily searched in 2023 in North Carolina and Georgia. That makes sense. Interestingly enough, The Marshall Tucker Band is also very popular in Montana. Maybe it's because they reference a freight train and climbing a mountain, although that story has a sad ending.

The study also explored Google's most searched rock songs, and classic rock is still a fan favorite. Queen's "Another One Bites The Dust" came in at number one while Guns N' Roses "Welcome To The Jungle" rocked the number two spot.

Metallica had a massive year for a bunch of reasons. The band embarked on their M72 World Tour, and "Master Of Puppets" shot to the top of the charts thanks to "Stranger Things." That was also the most searched heavy metal song in 2023.

As for most searched heavy metal acts for the year, Five Finger Death Punch came out on top. They were the most searched heavy metal band in 10 states including Michigan!

As for rock n' roll, we're known as Detroit Rock City for a reason and Bob Seger is a great representation of what that means! While he has stayed away from touring in recent years, Bob has been staying active. Last year he performed at the Country Hall of Fame ceremony for the induction of Patty Loveless.

At the end of the day, in Michigan we will always love Bob Seger. We love Old Time Rock N' Roll and the truth is, Rock N' Roll Never Forgets. From The Fire Inside to the Fire Down Below, he'll always be our Ramblin' Gamblin' Man.

There are some truly special albums that turn 45 in 2024. It's pretty amazing to see just how many incredible titles were released in 1979.

When it comes to hard rock, there was no shortage of outstanding albums. AC/DC released their classic LP Highway to Hell in 1979. In addition to the killer title track, the album also features "Touch Too Much" and "Shot Down in Flames." Sadly, it was the last album to feature singer Bon Scott, who died on February 19, 1980.

Another unexpected goodbye came via Led Zeppelin. They released In Through the Out Door in August. The album ended up being the band's final studio LP. Zeppelin would disband in December 1980 following the death of drummer John Bonham.

A far less depressing goodbye came via The Eagles. The band released their sixth studio album, The Long Run, in September. In addition to the title track, The Long Run also features "Heartache Tonight" and "I Can't Tell You Why." The famously volatile band broke up shortly after its release and wouldn't reform until 1994.

Make a pivot to something more upbeat: Van Halen brought the party with the release of Van Halen II in 1979, a mere 13 months after their smash self-titled debut. Van Halen II, of course, features "Dance the Night Away," "Beautiful Girls" and "Somebody Get Me a Doctor."

Two of the most influential rock albums of all time came out in 1979. The Clash released London Calling in December, and it remains one of the greatest albums ever, regardless of genre. Not to be outdone, Pink Floyd released their rock opera The Wall in November. It's become one of the biggest albums of all time selling 30 million copies worldwide.

Keep scrolling to see the other albums that turn 45 in 2024!

The Clash's classic third album, London Calling, was released on December 14, 1979. In addition to the title track, the album also features "Clampdown" and "Train in Vain."

Pink Floyd's The Wall was released on November 30, 1979. The classic rock opera is one of the best-selling albums of all time selling 30 million copies worldwide.

Off the Wall was Michael Jackson's fifth studio album. It was the first time he worked with producer Quincy Jones. The album features "Rock with You," "She's Out of My Life" and "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough."

Tusk was released on October 12, 1979. The album was the follow-up to Fleetwood Mac's massive hit album, 1977's Rumours.

Supertramp released Breakfast in America on March 16, 1979. The album features "The Logical Song," "Goodbye Stranger" and "Take the Long Way Home."

Joy Division's classic debut album, Unknown Pleasures, came out on June 15, 1979. It's the only Joy Division album released when singer Ian Curtis was still alive. Curtis died by suicide on May 18, 1980 at age 23.

In Through the Out Door, Led Zeppelin's final studio album, was released on August 22, 1979. The album features "Fool in the Rain" and "All My Love."

Electric Light Orchestra's eighth studio album, Discovery, was released on June 1, 1979. The album features "Last Train to London," "Shine a Little Love" and "Don't Bring Me Down."

Blondie released their fourth studio album, Eat to the Beat, on September 28, 1979. The album features "Atomic," "Union City Blue" and "Dreaming."

Van Halen II, Van Halen's second studio album was released on March 23, 1979. The album features the classic tracks "Dance the Night Away," "Beautiful Girls" and "Somebody Get Me a Doctor."

The dual studio/live album Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young with Crazy was released on June 22, 1979. The album features the top-ten hit "Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)."

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released their third studio album, Damn the Torpedoes, on October 19, 1979. The album features "Don't Do Me Like That," "Even the Losers," "Here Comes My Girl" and "Refugee."

Reggatta de Blanc, the second studio album from The Police, was released on October 5, 1979. The album features "Message in a Bottle" and "Walking on the Moon."

AC/DC released their sixth studio album, Highway to Hell, on July 27, 1979. It was the last album to feature singer Bon Scott, who died on February 19, 1980. In addition to the title track, the album features "Touch Too Much," "Shot Down in Flames" and "If You Want Blood (You've Got It)."

Donna Summer's Bad Girls was released on April 25, 1979. The album topped the Billboard 200 album chart for six weeks and features the classic title track, "Hot Stuff" and "Dim All the Lights."

The Cars released Candy-O on June 13, 1979. The follow-up to their hit self-titled debut, Candy-O featured "Let's Go" and "Double Life."

Cheap Trick released their fourth studio album, Dream Police , on September 21, 1979. In addition to the title track, the album also features "Way of the World" and "Voices."

Get The Knack, the debut album of The Knack, was released on June 11, 1979. It features "Good Girls Don't" and the hit "My Sharona."

Pat Benatar released her debut album, In the Heat of the Night, on August 27, 1979. The album features Benatar's breakthrough single, "Heartbreaker."

The Long Run was the Eagles' sixth studio album. Released on September 24, 1979, the album features "Heartache Tonight," "I Can't Tell You Why" and the title track. The album would be the band's last for over a decade. The Eagles disbanded in 1980 and reformed in 1994.

Diana Ross's tenth studio album, The Boss, was released on May 23, 1979. In addition to the title track, the album features "No One Gets The Prize" and "It's My House."

KISS released their seventh studio album, Dynasty, on May 23, 1979. The disco-influenced album features "Sure Know Something" and "I Was Made for Loving You."

The self-titled debut album from the B-52's was released on July 6, 1979. The album notable includes "Rock Lobster," "Dance This Mess Around" and "Planet Claire."

Desolation Angels was Bad Company's fifth studio album. Released on March 7, 1979, the album features "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy" and "Gone, Gone, Gone."

John Cougar was released on July 27, 1979. (At this point in his career, John Mellencamp was going by John Cougar.) The album features his first top 40 hit, "I Need a Lover."