BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
‘Diana Ross & the Supremes Join the Temptations’: When Motown’s His & Hers Cadillacs Met Again
The LP was a perfect indicator of Motown’s growth, offering proof that Berry Gordy’s operation was quickly becoming a major Black-owned business.
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Talking Heads’ ‘Fear of Music’ Gets Super Deluxe Edition
The set includes a new remaster of the original album, a trove of rarities, and two complete concerts from the album’s tour.
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Richard Lloyd, Guitarist with NYC Band Television, Dies at 75
Aligned with the punk movement but not considered punk itself, the quartet often engaged in extended improvisations.
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Remastered ‘Rocky’ Film to Return to Theaters For 50th Anniversary
The original movie, which premiered on Nov. 20, 1976, received ten Academy Award® nominations and won three, including Best Picture and Best Director.
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How Led Zeppelin Were Convinced to Release ‘Whole Lotta Love’ as a Single
When the song started taking off at FM radio, Atlantic’s Jerry Greenberg made an edit for AM radio. They put it out “and the record explodes…”
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Judy Collins Sets Farewell Tour, ‘Sweet Judy Blue Eyes’
The milestone run began in summer 2026 and continues well into 2027.
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‘Diana Ross & the Supremes Join the Temptations’: When Motown’s His & Hers Cadillacs Met Again
The LP was a perfect indicator of Motown’s growth, offering proof that Berry Gordy’s operation was quickly becoming a major Black-owned business.
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JJ Cale and Eric Clapton Collaboration Album, ‘The Road to Escondido,’ Gets Enhanced Edition
The 20th anniversary edition includes three prev. unreleased songs from the original recording sessions—as well as three live tracks from their Live In San Diego concert album.
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‘Mary, Mary’: The Song Recorded by a Blues Band, a TV Rock Band and a Hip-Hop Group
Neither the Paul Butterfield Blues Band nor Monkees versions were released as singles, but a Run-DMC cover was a modest chart hit.
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The Number One Singles of 1976
Top 40 programmers were featuring less songs from rock acts. There were lots (and lots) of disco hits as audiences were taking to the dance floor.
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When Robbie Robertson Reunited With The Band Photographer Elliott Landy
At the U.S. premiere of the documentary, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, the musician offered his praise: “He was part of the family.”
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Martin Scorsese’s Life in Film Gets New Book, ‘Just a Shot Away’
The title drawing on previously unseen sources, original research, and new interviews to reveal the origins, genius, and influence of his life and work.
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Three Zombies Reissues Underscore Their Excellence: Review
The British Invasion band had more to offer than their three big hits: “She’s Not There,” “Tell Her No” and “Time of the Season.”
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1970: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums
We looked back at hundreds of albums released that year and whittled the list down to 50 standouts. How many do you own?
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