BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Jimmy Buffett Coral Reefers Band Documentary Coming
“Capturing these stories was especially important because, like Jimmy himself, many of the original players are no longer with us,” said the film’s director in a statement.
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American Graffiti: An Appreciation on Its Anniversary
George Lucas’ 1973 coming-of-age movie, starring Ron Howard and Richard Dreyfuss, was a springboard to success for many of its actors.
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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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Jeff Beck Live at the Hollywood Bowl: 2016 Review
The crowd was treated to a jaw-dropping display of deep blues, hot licks and dive-bombing Stratocaster forays into the ionosphere of rock with special guests Billy Gibbons and Steven Tyler.
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Jimmy Buffett Coral Reefers Band Documentary Coming
“Capturing these stories was especially important because, like Jimmy himself, many of the original players are no longer with us,” said the film’s director in a statement.
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Country Rock Anthology: Before the Gold Rush 1966-1973 Box Set Due
The 3-CD set, spanning 76 tracks, chronicles the early days of the genre, with such acts as Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers and Poco.
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Linda Ronstadt ‘Hasten Down The Wind’: Right Songs, Right Singer
The 1976 release became her third platinum album in a row, and earned her the second of her eventual 13 Grammy awards.
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Rolling With Jerry: When Garcia Welcomed a College Kid to the Dead’s HQ
In the summer of 1971, the author and a friend decided to go visit the Grateful Dead. What resulted was an afternoon they’ve never forgotten.
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Elvis Costello’s Debut Album, ‘My Aim is True,’ Gets Expanded 5-CD Set
The collection spans 104 tracks, demos, masters, outtakes, live performances, and other rare recordings (52 of them prev. unreleased), plus a 2026 remaster of the 1977 original.
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Remembering Toto Drummer Jeff Porcaro
The Toto founding member was one of the most-recorded drummers ever, adding magic to whatever he played on by many major pop and rock acts.
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Radio Hits in August 1972: School’s Out
A re-release of “Layla” was joined in the Top 10 this week with one of the all-time great rebellious classic rock anthems.
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13 Essential Black Sabbath (and Ozzy Solo) Songs
Four musicians from Birmingham, England—Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward—created something rock audiences had never quite heard before.
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