BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Paul Carrack Sets Concert Album, ‘For One Night Only – Live in London’
The 2024 performance at Royal Albert Hall comprises two halves: side one features a big band and orchestra; he’s joined by his own band on side two.
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Joni Mitchell ‘Ladies of the Canyon’: Painting the Canvas
The album sets out clearly the direction Mitchell would take for the rest of her career, leaving behind the constraints of folk music.
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Paul McCartney Announces First Shows of 2026
The dates mark his first live performances since the finale of his “Got Back” Tour 2025.
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Radio Hits in March 1977: Singles Making ‘Moves’
Top 40 radio featured plenty of rock artists but the sounds were a bit softer. Bob Seger and Kansas had their first hits. Check out the list.
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‘A Little More Love: The Life and Legacy of Olivia Newton-John’ Book Due
Author Matthew Hild’s 2026 biography was based on extensive archival research and original interviews with many of her friends and associates.
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Bonnie Raitt Adds Dates to 2026 Tour
The 13x Grammy winner broke through to the top in the early 90s with her albums Nick of Time and Luck of the Draw.
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Paul Carrack Sets Concert Album, ‘For One Night Only – Live in London’
The 2024 performance at Royal Albert Hall comprises two halves: side one features a big band and orchestra; he’s joined by his own band on side two.
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Now Subbing For Elvis Presley… Glen Campbell
The great musician and singer had perfect pitch and an uncanny ability to match Elvis’ key and delivery, enabling him to present new songs to the King.
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Stevie Wonder: “Fulfillingness’ First Finale” Was Beyond Category
“People categorize because they can’t get used to change,” said Wonder upon the release of his 1974 groundbreaking album.
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The Who’s ‘Face Dances’: After Tragedy, Transition
Somehow, after Keith Moon’s death, they were able to direct their energy into a fine studio effort that explored new and varied styles.
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The Epic Guitar Performance by Prince at the 2004 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
17 years after rock royalty honored George at the Hall of Fame, director Joel Gallen updated the clip of Prince’s blistering solo on “While My Guitar…”
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‘One Toke Over the Line’ on ‘Lawrence Welk’—Huh?
In what has to be one of the most surreal moments on TV, the song was interpreted for viewers of a show that had no idea what a toke was.
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Remembering Hal Blaine, Wrecking Crew Drummer on 100s of Hits
The inventive member of the Los Angeles-based studio musicians performed on hits by the Beach Boys, Mamas and Papas, Sonny & Cher, and many more
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Billy Joel Releases Archival Videos Timed to Original Documentary, ‘And So It Goes’
The two-part film, all the more poignant given the star’s health issues, spans nearly five hours.
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