BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Paul Simon Made a Surprise Appearance at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival
All the signs were there. The final set on the 2nd night was billed as “American Tune Revue” presented by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats.
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New Film Checks Into the Sunset Marquis, the Hotel That Hosted the Biggest Rock Stars
If These Walls Could Rock, explores what is described as “one place in L.A. that has served as the home-away-from-home for the biggest names in rock and roll.”
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SNL’s Celebrity ‘Jeopardy’ With ‘Sean Connery’ and ‘Burt Reynolds’
The sketch comedy series has had dozens of popular recurring skits. Will Ferrell plays it straight as Alex Trebek, who’s tormented by his celebrity guests.
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When John Mayall’s ‘Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton’ Broke Down Boundaries
The 1966 album featuring a 21-year-old Clapton helped establish a blues-rock template that would linger long after in the popular music firmament.
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Hello There: 13 Essential Cheap Trick Songs
The band came together in Rockford, Ill., in 1973, with guitarist Rick Nielsen, bassist Tom Petersson, drummer Bun E. Carlos, and singer Robin Zander forging a sound that drew equally from the British Invasion, power pop and hard rock.
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‘Super Session’: When Al Kooper, Mike Bloomfield and Stephen Stills Got Into a Jam
“The first real rock ’n’ roll jam session,” the gold-selling album featured members of some of the hottest bands of the late ’60s.
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Paul Simon Made a Surprise Appearance at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival
All the signs were there. The final set on the 2nd night was billed as “American Tune Revue” presented by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats.
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Remastered ‘Rocky’ Film to Return to Theaters For 50th Anniversary
The original movie, which premiered on Nov. 20, 1976, received ten Academy Award® nominations and won three, including Best Picture and Best Director.
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The Rolling Stones Remain Fired Up on ‘Foreign Tongues’: Review
With two core members in their 80s and the other almost there, the Stones still sound much like they did during their peak years.
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Chicago’s Sizzling ’25 or 6 to 4′ Live in 1970
When they started out, they rocked with the best of ’em. This live performance of one of their classics features the amazing guitarist Terry Kath.
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Jim Croce: What Might Have Been
In 15 months, the singer-songwriter delivered many pop hits about some memorable characters. His career ended tragically on the brink of stardom.
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Mark Lindsay, Hal Blaine and the Raiders’ #1 Hit, ‘Indian Reservation’
Our interview with the star about the legendary drummer who made magic happen at the recording session and the single’s unusual path to success.
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Yes Releases Live 1976 Archival Album, ‘Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City’
The concert featured their formidable Relayer lineup—Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Alan White, and Patrick Moraz.
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12 Overlooked Rock Songs of 1979
Arena-rock, new wave and power pop were dominating the scene at the decade’s end. Here are some tracks from that year that are worth revisiting.
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