BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
The Byrds’ ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’: Cornerstone of Country-Rock
Their most consequential stylistic stroke since their pioneering folk-rock debut three years earlier, it ushered in country-rock and Americana.
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Charlie Watts’ Final Concert: Rolling Stones’ 2019 Tour
The No Filter tour was marked by off stage headlines as much as for its artistic and financial triumph. Mick Jagger made a quick return after health issues.
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Dave Clark Five Deluxe Box Sets, ‘Glad All Over the World,’ Coming
The series begins with 2026’s The Hits & Albums (1964-1965), featuring such classic recordings as “Glad All Over,” “Bits and Pieces,” “Do You Love Me,” and “Because.”
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‘Mod Squad’ Star Peggy Lipton on the Monterey International Pop Festival
“I loved Buffalo Springfield… and the Byrds. I dated the drummer, Michael Clarke. One of the reasons I went was because the Byrds were there.”
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Veteran Music Journalist Publishes Book of ‘Rock & Roll Lists’
The lists also include rankings of everything by Michael Jackson, Eagles, Pink Floyd, and others, and every Rock Hall inductee.
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Eyewitnesses to The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl in 1965
For anyone at the famed Fab Four appearances it was an experience to remember for the rest of their lives. We spoke to many in attendance.
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The Byrds’ ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’: Cornerstone of Country-Rock
Their most consequential stylistic stroke since their pioneering folk-rock debut three years earlier, it ushered in country-rock and Americana.
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Remembering Gene Wilder, With Some Classic Film Clips
The rubber-faced actor starred in a long list of comedy roles in such beloved Mel Brooks movies as Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein and The Producers.
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‘Body Heat’: 1981’s Double Dealing Movie Thriller
The steamy box-office hit starred William Hurt and Kathleen Turner, in her film debut. “You’re not too smart are you,” she says. “I like that in a man.”
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Did Anything Say ’80s as Much as Bananarama?
If you are of a certain age, your favorite female band or girl group may very well have been this trio.
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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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Linda McCartney to Be Honored by USPS With Postage Stamps of Her Photos
She rose to prominence by capturing some of the most memorable musicians of the 1960s in photographs that felt relaxed, intimate and full of life.
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Triumph Announces 2nd Leg of First Tour in 30 Years, ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Machine Reloaded’
The reunion concerts mark the return of the power trio though Mike Levine is sitting out due to health issues.
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Covering Nick Lowe In 15 Songs—What’s So Funny ‘Bout That?
Performer, producer, songwriter and more. His songs have found their way to a wide variety of artists.
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