BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
10 Times Mick Jagger Shared the Mic
The star’s appearances apart from the Rolling Stones are surprisingly few. Here are great performances with Peter Tosh, the Jacksons, David Bowie and more that you may not have heard
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The Roches’ Get 3-CD Collection, ‘The Warner Bros./Rykodisc Albums’
Sisters Maggie, Terre, and Suzzy pushed the boundaries of so-called “folk music.” Their songs were personal, funny, vulnerable, witty, sad, joyful, and utterly original as they bared their hearts and souls in striking harmony.
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Only 1 Album Can Be the Best-Selling Rock LP of All-Time
Six weeks after burying their lead singer, AC/DC had a new frontman and a staggering task: script a suitably epic album to turn tragedy into triumph.
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‘Dylan Goes Electric!’ Book Author Talks Newport 1965
Author and folklorist Elijah Wald explores the myths, context and events surrounding the famous electric live debut at the Folk Festival.
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12 Overlooked Songs From 1966
We all remember the big hits, but these tunes by the 4 Seasons, the Hollies, Petula Clark and others are well worth a fresh listen.
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Radio Hits in 1982: Top 40 Was Still Rockin’
Songs by Fleetwood Mac (group and solo) and Rod Stewart were among the biggest Top 40 hits as were certain smashes by the Alan Parsons Project and Survivor.
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10 Times Mick Jagger Shared the Mic
The star’s appearances apart from the Rolling Stones are surprisingly few. Here are great performances with Peter Tosh, the Jacksons, David Bowie and more that you may not have heard
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Emerson, Lake & Palmer ‘Works Live’ Returns
Recorded during the trio’s famed 1977 tour, the title captures the band at its creative height, performing songs from their storied catalog.
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David Lee Roth Cancels Remaining 2026 Tour Dates: Report
The news is surprising since the 71 year-old had already played several dozen dates this year and there were only a handful of shows remaining.
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Dino Danelli: My Life With The Rascals—A Vintage Interview
“We were one of the most visually exciting bands that was coming around in rock and roll in those days.”—Dino Danelli, Rascals drummer
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Bob Seger’s ‘Face the Promise’ Album Gets Expanded
The LP, from 2006, was his 16th studio effort, and debuted at #4 on Billboard.
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Moody Blues’ John Lodge 2017 Solo Tour: Review
It was a big year for the Moody Blues with a tour and expanded edition of their masterpiece, and selection for the Rock Hall.
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The Queen of Soul: 12 Essential Aretha Franklin Songs (Part 1)
From “Respect” to “Chain of Fools” to “A Natural Woman,” there was no one like her in all of music.
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11 ‘Weird’ Songs Heard on the Dark Side of the Moon
The Apollo 10 astronauts say they heard strange music on their mission. Our likely candidates include cuts from The Beatles, The Stones and of course Pink Floyd.
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