BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
When Prince Died, Tributes Arrived From Around the Globe
The music world mourned the loss of a genius. Fellow legends – including Eric Clapton and Madonna – shared their grief.
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10 Cool Covers of Prince Songs
He was a prolific songwriter and often gifted songs to artists he admired. Some of these were huge hits; others simply demonstrate his musical genius.
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1972: The Year in Rock Music
In 1972 the music scene was increasingly dominated by new arrivals like Elton John, David Bowie and Eagles. But many ’60s favorites still hung around.
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Drummer Zak Starkey (Ringo’s Son) is Back With The Who
A statement from Pete Townshend tried to cover for the sloppiness of how the whole episode was handled. Starkey has performed and recorded with the band since 1996.
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Jimi Hendrix Engineer Eddie Kramer: ‘He Changed My Life’
“There was this amazing dynamic all rolled up into one human being, an amazing purity and presence.”—Kramer
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Neil Young’s New Film ‘Coastal’ Reviewed: Take a Look at My Life
Shot in black-and-white, the 2025 film explores the current state of his never-ending odyssey of pursuing his muse.
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When Prince Died, Tributes Arrived From Around the Globe
The music world mourned the loss of a genius. Fellow legends – including Eric Clapton and Madonna – shared their grief.
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The Zombies’ Unusual Path of Their ‘Odessey & Oracle’ LP
Our interview with the band’s Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone, and musician Al Kooper, who knew a hit when he heard one in “Time of the Season.”
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Feelin’ Alright: 1967-1972 British Music Box Set Coming
The 64-track compilation celebrates “post mod grooves and heavy British R&B” from such bands as Deep Purple, Fleetwood Mac and, of course, Traffic, whose song inspired the title.
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Eric Clapton ‘Unplugged’ Returns With Expanded Edition
The extended, remixed and remastered edition features him discussing the inspiration behind specific songs and performances just before he took the stage in 1992, seamlessly integrated with the performance footage.
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Robbie Robertson-Martin Scorsese Collaborations are Subject of Book, ‘Insomnia’
The Band guitarist and songwriter produced music for the filmmaker’s movies for four decades. The 2025 book is told in Robertson’s voice.
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Stevie Nicks Adds Dates To 2025 Tour
The two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee also has four stadium dates with Billy Joel.
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The Rolling Stones’ ‘Tumbling Dice’: Admit It, You Don’t Know the Lyrics
You’ve sung it at a bar and in your car. You’ve even shouted them at the top of your lungs at a Stones concert. But do you know them all?
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David Bowie’s Biggest Hit, ‘Let’s Dance’
Have a listen to how the song evolved from this early 1982 recording to what ultimately became a gargantuan worldwide hit.
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