BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
‘George Martin: The Scores’ Books Collects Producer’s Personal Archive of Music Manuscripts
The first-ever definitive collection of full-sized reproductions of the legend’s handwritten scores and more is in celebration of his 100th birthday.
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Top Albums in January 1981
This week at the top of Record World’s sales chart: REO Speedwagon, Queen, Eagles, and John Lennon were among the top-sellers.
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Trailer is Shared for Paul McCartney Post-Beatles ‘Man on the Run’ Documentary
The film comes from Academy Award winning director Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom).
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John Mellencamp Sets 2026 ‘Dancing Words’ Tour
The tour marks the first time he will be performing all his most beloved songs in a single night, some of which haven’t been played live in many years.
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The Poco Country-Rock Legacy: “Deliverin’,” With a Gallop
With its stellar vocal harmonies and instrumental dexterity, the album established Poco for decades to come and drew a blueprint for country-rock’s future.
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‘George Martin: The Scores’ Books Collects Producer’s Personal Archive of Music Manuscripts
The first-ever definitive collection of full-sized reproductions of the legend’s handwritten scores and more is in celebration of his 100th birthday.
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Elton John’s ‘Tumbleweed Connection’: Raising the Stakes
The musical language that would define his work is all present on this early gem that solidified Elton’s writing partnership with Bernie Taupin.
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Radio Hits in January 1969: Don’t Break My Heart
Seven months before the Woodstock festival, future classic rock hits from CCR and the Doors were side-by-side with songs by the Bee Gees, Sammy and Sly.
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Listen to Steve Miller Band’s Live Reggae Version of ‘The Joker’ From 1977
The concert captures the band at their peak, with such favorites as “Rock’n Me,” “Jet Airliner” and “Fly Like an Eagle”
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Tributes For Grateful Dead Mainstay Bob Weir: ‘We Will Miss You’
The Empire State Building shined in tie-dye to honor the life and legacy of the Grateful Dead co-founder.
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YES’ Epic ‘Tales From Topographic Oceans’ Gets (Super) Super Deluxe Edition
The boxed set features a newly remastered version of the original album on both CD and vinyl; rarities; previously unreleased studio and live recordings; and several new mixes by Steven Wilson, including a Dolby Atmos version.
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Peter Frampton Interview On His ‘Comes Alive!’ Album
He recorded one of the best-selling albums in history, and he’s proud of it. Do you know what really makes him happy?
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Andrew Bodnar, Bassist For Graham Parker Backup Band, the Rumour, Dies
From 1976-1980, they played on five consecutive albums, including the most successful and best known release, Squeezing Out Sparks.
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