BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
12 Essential Neil Diamond Songs
In just a few years time, he had evolved from a mid-20s songwriter honing his craft at New York’s famed Brill Building to successful recording artist in his own right.
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Tommy James Interview: The Music, Mob & ‘Mony Mony’
“We’re looking up into the New York sky and first thing my eyes fall on is the Mutual of NY insurance company sign. It just flashes MONY MONY.”
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A Love Letter to Willie Nelson: 14 Collaborations With Fellow Stars
Performing at a high level at 90+ puts you in rarified air. Here are some favorite performances with fellow greats from a variety of genres.
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Live Nation Presents 2026 ‘Summer of Live’ Tickets
It’s the 12th year in a row with inexpensive seats for scores of artists at over 4,000 shows.
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12 Great Creedence Clearwater Revival Songs (Beyond the Hits)
Looking beyond such chart successes as “Proud Mary,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Fortunate Son,” and “Down on the Corner.”
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Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Go’s to Publish ‘TMI’ Memoir
The record-setting, all-woman group hit dizzying heights, only to splinter apart in a whirlwind of touring, tension, and chaos rivaling any band of the era.
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12 Essential Neil Diamond Songs
In just a few years time, he had evolved from a mid-20s songwriter honing his craft at New York’s famed Brill Building to successful recording artist in his own right.
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Remembering the Ronettes, the Consummate ’60s Girl Group
When producer Phil Spector heard Ronnie Bennett sing, he proclaimed, “That’s the sound I’ve been looking for.”
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The Biggest Radio Hits of 1979
In a year when the Sony Walkman and the Happy Meal were introduced, plenty of classic rock acts enjoyed some of their biggest hits. What was #1?
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Remember the K-Tel ‘As Advertised on TV’ Compilation Albums?
With his invention of the compilation album, entrepreneur Philip Kives revolutionized the marketing and sales of recorded music.
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‘Love Me Do’: The Beatles’ 1st Single Was the Sound of Identity
We don’t talk about it as one of the great debut singles, but perhaps that’s because it transcends the normal categories.
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10 Essential Jackson Browne Songs Beyond the Hits
Our look at some choice tracks from his catalog other than such favorites as “Running on Empty,” “Doctor My Eyes,” “Somebody‘s Baby,” and “Take It Easy.”
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David Byrne Announces More Dates For 2025-2026 World Tour
Who Is the Sky? is his first new album since 2018’s acclaimed and award-winning American Utopia.
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The Great Dan Penn (and Why You’ve Probably Never Heard of Him)
‘Smoke Filled Room’ is an 11-track collection of demos selected by the singer-songwriter from his archives.
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