BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Three Dog Night: Under the Covers
Their value lie not in their compositional skills but in their knack for choosing songs by others that fit their style and broadened their appeal.
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‘Rise and Fall of Classic Rock’: A Must-Read
Kent Hartman’s book, Goodnight, L.A., sheds light on the city’s recording scene in the ’70s and ’80s, with scores of interviews with the stars.
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13 Essential Poco Songs
These tracks make the case that one of country-rock’s true pioneers deserved far more recognition than it ever received.
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Black Oak Arkansas Getting 1971-1973 Collection
The 5-CD set is the first volume in a series of complete recordings of the popular southern rock band and their inimitable frontman Jim Dandy.
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Full Cyrkle: The ‘Red Rubber Ball’ Band Bounces Back
They scored a smash single with an unreleased Paul Simon song, were managed by Brian Epstein and disappeared after two hits.
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Bonnie Tyler, Husky-Voiced Singer of “It’s a Heartache,” Dies at 75
The singer also earned pop hits with “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out For a Hero.”
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Three Dog Night: Under the Covers
Their value lie not in their compositional skills but in their knack for choosing songs by others that fit their style and broadened their appeal.
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12 Overlooked Rock Songs of 1968
The year in music was again dominated by the Beatles. Here are a dozen tracks by artists that have been overshadowed over time.
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Elton John Farewell Tour Ended 5 Years After It Began
Elton John was 70 years old when he announced his farewell tour in his typically grand style with a live streamed press conference. He was 76 at the final concert.
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Joe Jackson’s Busy 2026-27: New Rock Album, ‘Hope and Fury,’ and Tour
The Grammy-winning artist and his band are performing nearly 100 shows across 16 countries.
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How Many Songs Did Ringo Sing with the Beatles? The Answer May Surprise You!
As he heads out on another tour with his All-Starr Band, we wondered, how many songs did Ringo actually sing with the Beatles?
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12 Hip Singles from 1960s San Francisco
Some of these Bay Area singles became hits, others did not, but many are worth a fresh listen.
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Remembering Barry White and Love Unlimited
Backing his work was Love Unlimited Orchestra, a 40-piece ensemble conducted by White himself. His legacy includes six Top 10 pop hits and six #1 R&B singles
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The Souther Hillman Furay Band’s Debut LP: Less Than the Sum of its Parts
The SHF Band accomplished its commercial mission and displayed the stylistic DNA of the Byrds, Poco and, yes, the Eagles.
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