BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Founding Member, Dies at 78
He remained at the band’s forefront throughout its 30-year run.
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The World’s Best Covers Band: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers at the Fillmore
The 1997 residency shared the star’s deep affinity and knowledge of his musical predecessors and peers.
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10 Great Jimmy Page Non-Led Zep Songs
Led Zeppelin is just a part of Pagey’s musical legacy. Here are some of his other great guitar-playing moments with Clapton, Beck, Cocker and more.
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Celebrating Mel Brooks
The legendary filmmaker, writer and actor is one of just 21 artists who have earned “EGOT” status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. A 2026 documentary is from Judd Apatow.
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When Led Zeppelin Met Gilligan’s Island (Sort Of)
In 1978 an indie band brilliantly mashed together a popular TV theme song and a rock classic. The band’s lawyers were not amused.
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‘With a Little Help from My Friends’ Album Collects 74 Beatles Covers: Review
The many winners include soulful renditions of “Let It Be” by Aretha Franklin and “Hey, Jude” by Wilson Pickett, the latter with guitar by Duane Allman
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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Founding Member, Dies at 78
He remained at the band’s forefront throughout its 30-year run.
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‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ Doc From ‘Elvis’ Biopic Director Gets Release Date, Trailer, Soundtrack
“I had researchers go into the Warner Bros. film vaults buried in underground salt mines and, to the astonishment of all, we uncovered 68 boxes of film negative, as well as unseen 8mm footage.”
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10 Great ‘Live at the Fillmore’ Albums
There were roughly 200 albums recorded at the Fillmore (West and East). It wasn’t easy but we happily choose 10 that really stand out for us.
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When the Future Host of TV’s ‘Newlywed Game’ Brought The Beatles to Los Angeles
In this excerpt from The Beatles in Los Angeles, the authors tell how local DJ Bob Eubanks used his home for collateral to produce the Hollywood Bowl concert.
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Elvis Presley: What They Said About the King
Who did the King influence? Oh, just the Beatles, Stones, the Who, Springsteen, Bowie, Elton John and countless others. Read about it, in their own words.
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Rumble Review: Vintage Rock from Robert Gordon & Link Wray
The rock ‘n’ roll revivalist and the actual early rock ‘n’ roller collaborated on studio albums and concert tours, including this one from 1978.
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Who Are They at 50
As they were about to resume their 2015 tour, John Swenson, the band’s first biographer, assessed their U.K. shows and accomplishments.
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Steve Winwood ‘Arc of a Diver’: Leaving the Past Behind
His most successful solo record, it allowed him to stand apart from the earlier work he had spawned with Traffic, Blind Faith and the Spencer Davis Group.
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