BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Joe Walsh Interview: Paying It Back for Veterans
Walsh: “I had played a lot of functions for other people, friends and stuff for various charities they were involved with. But I never had my own.”
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10 (More) Great 1960s Instrumental Hits
During the swinging decade, these classics from Herb Alpert, the Surfaris, Hugo Montenegro and more were essential tracks on the AM radio dial.
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Lulu Has a Busy 2027: Tour and Studio Album, ‘Let the Girl Sing Out’
The Scottish-born singer and actress continues to celebrate her 60+ year career.
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‘Magic Boy’—An Explosive Jimi Hendrix Concert Album: Review
This is the first time the entire Berkeley concert has been presented on one disc.
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Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to Perform at Joe Walsh’s 10th VetsAid Benefit
The 2027 concert will also feature full sets from The Killers, The War on Drugs, St Vincent, Lucius and more surprise special guests.
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10 1970s Classic Rock Songs You Won’t Forget (Part 3)
Our list includes classic-rock essentials, from twin-guitar fireworks and progressive-rock epics to a country-rock favorite reborn.
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Joe Walsh Interview: Paying It Back for Veterans
Walsh: “I had played a lot of functions for other people, friends and stuff for various charities they were involved with. But I never had my own.”
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Radio Hits in November 1967: Take a Look
It was a melting pot in the Top 10 on WABC this week, with plenty of all-time favorites topped by a band with a psychedelic name and an unusual path to #1.
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Tom Petty 50th Anniversary Box Set Traces the Heartbreakers’ Early Years
Origins 1971-1978 digs into the vaults to trace the sonic formation of the band.
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Carl Perkins & Friends (Clapton, Harrison, Starr, Edmunds) Gets 40th Anniversary Edition
Produced and directed by Edmunds, the 1985 session is a celebration of the music that helped shape rock ‘n’ roll.
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The 10 Number One Albums of 1976: Alive and Well
Of the hundreds of albums that charted in a great year for rock, only 10 topped the sales chart. We look at big titles from Eagles, Wings and Frampton.
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Peter Noone is Into Something Good—An Interview With ‘Herman’
“We never thought about selling millions of records; we just wanted to get on the radio. We didn’t know about America.”—Peter Noone on the early days.
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Elton John’s ‘Madman Across the Water’: A Blue Jean Baby
He was everywhere in 1971 but still hadn’t quite found his way. Then he released the first album that defined his singular gifts.
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Dolly Parton at 2022 Rock Hall Induction: “I’m a Rock Star Now”
The beloved performer had originally requested that her nomination be withdrawn, when she said she didn’t feel she had earned the honor yet.
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