BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA

‘Fleetwood Mac and Rumours’ in New Book Celebrating 50 Years

The 1977 blockbuster is the latest entry in a publisher’s ‘The Great Albums’ series.

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12 Great Stevie Wonder Songs (From His Early Years)

From “Fingertips” to such classics as “For Once in My Life” and “I Was Made to Love Her,” the Motown legend turned out one giant hit after another.

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BS&T’s David Clayton-Thomas on Woodstock & More

DC-T on Woodstock: “The road manager told us, ‘I don’t think the show tonight’s going to happen. All the traffic is jammed. Nothing is moving.'”

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Jimmy Webb Interview: Hits & Misses

In our 2016 chat with the legendary songwriter, we discuss the unpredictability of writing a hit song and how the art of songwriting has changed.

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The Allman Brothers Band’s ‘Brothers and Sisters’: A New Family

With both Duane Allman and Berry Oakley now deceased, the ABB had to decide how to move forward. The answer: their biggest album yet.

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Frank Zappa & the Mothers’ Debut LP, ‘Freak Out!,’ Gets 60th Anniversary Expanded Box Set

The expanded edition includes several mixes and unreleased live and studio recordings from the era.

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Woodstock: The Myth vs the Reality

The iconic ’69 Fest has both its myth and reality – not all that different. But over time the event’s public image has strayed from the truth.

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Radio Hits August 1965: How Does it Feel?

The Beach Boys, the Beatles and Bob Dylan were all climbing the charts. No less than 5 of the songs in the Top 10 were performed by the same musicians.

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Frankie Valli, 92, Refutes Brother’s Claim—’I am Not Retired’

Two days after Bobby Valli wrote that his legendary brother was retiring, the star posted a terse statement.

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Woodstock Performers: Where Are They Now?

Many are still creating brilliant music. Here is a brief guide to the status of most of the artists who performed at the legendary 1969 festival.

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12 Essential Thin Lizzy Songs

“The Boys Are Back in Town” and “Jailbreak” are among their most durable contributions to the classic rock canon.

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Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’: New Book Looks Back at the Making of a Game-Changer

The book is drawn from extensive research and exclusive interviews with nearly 100 participants and witnesses including musicians, producers, engineers, record executives and journalists.

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