BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
John Hammond, Blues Singer-Guitarist, Dies at 83
His 1965 album ‘So Many Roads’ featured accompaniment by guitarist Mike Bloomfield as well as three members of Ronnie Hawkins’ group who would soon emerge as members of The Band.
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Smith’s Soulful 1969 Cover of ‘Baby It’s You’
They took a song that had already been a hit for the Shirelles and the Beatles, and made it their own. Whatever happened to Gayle McCormick & Smith?
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A Rare 1974 Interview with Freddie Mercury (+ Deluxe ‘Queen II’ Set Coming)
“We do rock ’n’ roll, and our presentation is just a way of putting across the music. We view albums and concerts as two spheres of work. There’s a different level in the studio as compared to when you’re on stage. But when we’re before an audience, we let loose.”—Mercury
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Genesis’ ‘A Trick of the Tail’: A New Beginning
The album proved that Genesis was set to achieve commercial and artistic successes beyond what they’d accomplished during the Peter Gabriel years.
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The Number One Singles of 1970
Only two songs stayed at the top for four weeks or more. And thus, no less than 29 singles reached #1 that year. Several musical acts had more than one.
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A Chat with ‘Leave It to Beaver’s Stephen Talbot: ‘I May Be a Dirty Rat, But I’m Not a Dumb Rat’
The filmmaker recalls the other ‘Beaver’ kids, offers his views on being a child actor, and muses on the impact of the show.
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John Hammond, Blues Singer-Guitarist, Dies at 83
His 1965 album ‘So Many Roads’ featured accompaniment by guitarist Mike Bloomfield as well as three members of Ronnie Hawkins’ group who would soon emerge as members of The Band.
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How Neil Sedaka Helped Create 10cc
The unique collaboration, excerpted from the 2023 book, I’m Into Something Good: My Life Managing 10cc, Herman’s Hermits & Many More!, from Harvey Lisberg.
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Neil Sedaka, Legendary Brill Building Singer-Songwriter (‘Breaking Up is Hard to Do’), Dies
He began as a teen pop sensation, evolved to a gifted songwriter of some 500 tunes, a hitmaker in the ’60s, and a surprising comeback king a decade later with several big singles in the ’70s.
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The Important Half: John Lennon, ‘Julia’ and Singing to Reach
The song, inspired by his late mother, “is brave, because in the delivery we hear a singer willing to be transported.”
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Paul McCartney Post-Beatles ‘Man on the Run’ Documentary, Soundtrack Arrive
The film comes from Academy Award winning director Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom).
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Get Ready: 12 Classic Songs by The Temptations
Our story showcases the stunning evolution of the chart-topping hits and unforgettable recordings of, most notably, Dennis Edwards, Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin, Otis Williams, and Paul Williams.
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Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson Expand Their 2026 Celebration of Rush and Neil Peart Into 2027
Four months after the pair announced their return to the stage, they’ve added many more shows around the world.
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Robin Trower Live! Gets 50th Anniversary Expanded Reissue
Due to the limitations of vinyl at the time, only seven tracks from the show made it onto the original LP.
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