Tag "best classic bands"
Soupy Sales, The Hollies and… Jimi Hendrix?
If you were a kid in New York at Easter time in 1965, for a few bucks you could see a dozen rock ‘n’ roll acts and a top TV host. Now that’s a bargain!
Read MoreWhy Deaths of Older Rock Legends Still Shake Us
A wave of deaths of older rock legends has given boomers reason to pause. Is 67 or 70 the new 27? “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead.”
Read MoreApril 14, 2021: Rusty Young, Poco Legend, Dies at 75
The founding member of the seminal country-rock band was one of the most influential steel guitar players in rock history
Read MoreThe Inspiration For Bob Dylan’s ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’
The consummate session musician not only played on several of Dylan’s greatest tunes but inspired one that defined its era
Read More50 Years Ago: McCartney’s ‘Band on the Run’ Hits #1
Despite encountering several hurdles, Wings—Paul, Linda and Denny Laine—turned out an absolute classic that produced some of Macca’s best-loved songs.
Read MoreWhen Peter Green Quit Fleetwood Mac
They started out as a British blues band and were on the verge of success when their co-founder announced he was getting out.
Read MoreOasis’ Liam Gallagher, Coldplay Rock Manchester
An A-List of contemporary pop stars delighted the city’s sold-out crowd less than 2 weeks after a terrorist attack. We’ve got videos of many collaborations
Read MoreWhen ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’ Hit #1 in Sales—And Stayed There
He was a journeyman rocker with a decade of experience behind him, but he still hadn’t broken through. Then he released a live album.
Read MoreApr 9: 2018: Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham Part Ways
When they performed earlier that year at a big event, it was expected they would announce their 2018 world tour. Then came shocking news
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