BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Dire Straits’ ‘Making Movies’: Mark Knopfler’s Widescreen Ambitions
The album restored the band’s platinum stature with a more expansive style verging on prog rock while retaining retro accents
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Original Foreigner Drummer, Dennis Elliott, Won’t Be at Band’s Rock Hall Induction
The hitmaking band was finally nominated and selected in 2024, more than two decades of eligibility
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Radio Hits in October 1978: Kenny and Stevie Were Doin’ It
The Stones, The Who, Bob Seger, Billy Joel and Foreigner were all in the Top 10 this week but rock’s days were numbered in that format
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Traveling Wilburys’ Debut: Just Your Basic Dylan-Petty-Harrison-Orbison-Lynne Supergroup
Their unexpected union was a landmark combining an array of distinctive voices into something no individual could create alone.
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The Who are Honored With Royal Mail Stamps
The band is being saluted for 60 years of rock rebellion. They are the 6th group to be so honored
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Guitarist Jake E Lee Recovering Following Shooting; Ozzy Reacts
He’s best known as the lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne from 1982-1987
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Dire Straits’ ‘Making Movies’: Mark Knopfler’s Widescreen Ambitions
The album restored the band’s platinum stature with a more expansive style verging on prog rock while retaining retro accents
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Eagles Again Expand Sphere Residency in Las Vegas
The run at the state-of-the-art venue now continues through March 15, 2025
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Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Concert: An All-Star Celebration
The list of artists at the 1992 event was a mile long with dozens of legends celebrating the Bard’s songs. Watch the A-Listers rehearse and take their turn on “My Back Pages”
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Joni Mitchell’s Latest ‘Asylum Years’ Box Yields Jazzy 1976-80 Treasures
A lot of spectacular stuff was sitting in the vaults. You’ll find it in ‘Vol. 4’
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1977’s Incendiary ‘Moonflower’ From Santana
After several years without a hit single or album, this top 10 hybrid studio/live LP featured a cover of the Zombies’ “She’s Not There.”
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George Harrison ‘Living in the Material World’ 50th Anniv. Releases
The album’s success further solidified a winning streak that began with ‘All Things Must Pass’ and ‘The Concert for Bangladesh.’
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Al Stewart and ‘Year of the Cat’: Musical Cinema
He liked the title track, but didn’t consider it suitable as a single, until producer Alan Parsons and the record company convinced him of its destiny.
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The Bee Gees and Chuck Berry Performing “Reelin’ and Rockin'” Is What You Need
The fabulous clip aired on The Midnight Special in 1973. The legendary late-night TV series finally has its own YouTube channel
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