BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
12 (More) Great Male Blue-Eyed Soul Singers
They came from rock bands, soul revues and pop groups, and a few went on to build substantial solo careers of their own.
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Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson Expand Their 2026-2027 Tour Celebrating Rush and Neil Peart
“When we initially booked this tour we didn’t know how well we would hold up to the rigors of the road – so we played it safe with lots of days off to recover – but life is nothing if not surprising and we’re doing fine and having a blast – so why not try to hit a few more of the cities that have always treated us so well.”
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The Glory of ‘Gloria’: Behind the Resilient Van Morrison Rock ’n’ Roll Anthem
One of the most beloved and oft-covered songs in the garage-rock canon started life as a single’s B-side. We take a look at the wonders of ‘G-L-O-R-I-A.’
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The Byrds’ ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’: Cornerstone of Country-Rock
Their most consequential stylistic stroke since their pioneering folk-rock debut three years earlier, it ushered in country-rock and Americana.
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Charlie Watts’ Final Concert: Rolling Stones’ 2019 Tour
The No Filter tour was marked by off stage headlines as much as for its artistic and financial triumph. Mick Jagger made a quick return after health issues.
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Dave Clark Five Deluxe Box Sets, ‘Glad All Over the World,’ Coming
The series begins with 2026’s The Hits & Albums (1964-1965), featuring such classic recordings as “Glad All Over,” “Bits and Pieces,” “Do You Love Me,” and “Because.”
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12 (More) Great Male Blue-Eyed Soul Singers
They came from rock bands, soul revues and pop groups, and a few went on to build substantial solo careers of their own.
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‘Mod Squad’ Star Peggy Lipton on the Monterey International Pop Festival
“I loved Buffalo Springfield… and the Byrds. I dated the drummer, Michael Clarke. One of the reasons I went was because the Byrds were there.”
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Veteran Music Journalist Publishes Book of ‘Rock & Roll Lists’
The lists also include rankings of everything by Michael Jackson, Eagles, Pink Floyd, and others, and every Rock Hall inductee.
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Eyewitnesses to The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl in 1965
For anyone at the famed Fab Four appearances it was an experience to remember for the rest of their lives. We spoke to many in attendance.
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Remembering Gene Wilder, With Some Classic Film Clips
The rubber-faced actor starred in a long list of comedy roles in such beloved Mel Brooks movies as Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein and The Producers.
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Dolly Parton Musical Coming to Broadway
Among the many songs she has written are such classics as “I Will Always Love You,” “Coat of Many Colors,” “Jolene,” “9 To 5” and “Tennessee Homesick Blues.”
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The Multi-Platinum Boston Debut Album: More Than a Feeling
With 17 million sales, it still ranks not only as one of the best-selling debut albums in music history, but also one of the fastest-selling as well.
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‘Graceland’—The World Music Reset From Paul Simon
The album that would become Simon’s grandest statement came into view when he was gifted with a tape of South African music.
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