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

1968 in Rock Music: A Look Back

A year of turmoil gave us some of the greatest music of all time. We look back at the heady year and the incredibly diverse sounds we heard.

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Remember Five Man Electrical Band’s 1971 Hit, ‘Signs’?

When the Canadian group’s single was re-released, with the B-side as the lead track, the song went on to become a big hit with its memorable lyrics

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Paul Simon ‘There Goes Rhymin’ Simon’: American Tunes

With classic songs such as “American Tune,” “Kodachrome” and “Loves Me Like a Rock,” Simon’s third solo album sealed his reputation as a major solo artist

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David Crosby 2022 Interview—To a High School Journalism Class

Exclusive! The always-outspoken Croz spoke with a group of Colorado students, answering all of their questions frankly.

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The Moody Blues and Four Tops’ ‘A Simple Game’

When the Tops’ lead singer Levi Stubbs was arrested in London in 1970, it ultimately led to their working with the British band’s producer and covering one of their songs

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Daniel Kramer, Who Photographed Dylan ‘A Year and a Day’ in 1964-65, Dies

The book presents a curated selection of nearly 200 images from 1964-65 by photographer Daniel Kramer, who was given extraordinary access on tour, in concert and backstage

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Skip Spence Book Details Life of Moby Grape & Jefferson Airplane Member

Weighted Down—The Complicated Life of Skip Spence, is a biography of the rock star, innovator, addict, cult phenomenon and ward of the state.

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New Radicals – Remember Them?

Just as the Los Angeles band was making a mighty impact with their 1998 single, “You Get What You Give,” they called it quits. One of the more unique one-hit wonders

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Kent State Tragedy: Joe Walsh Looks Back

The young musician arrived on campus in 1965 and was there during the shootings. He recalls the tragic events of the day and offers a solution

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Live Nation Offering $25 Tickets For 2024 Concert Week

The offer covers more than 5,000 shows and has been expanded beyond North America to include Australia, Asia, Europe, the U.K. and the Middle East

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Top Albums of May 1981: We Were in Paradise

MTV was still 3 months away as 2 huge albums from AC/DC, were joined at the top by LPs from Styx, The Who, Steve Winwood and REO Speedwagon

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Talent Legend John Hammond on Signing Bruce Springsteen

The Columbia Records executive discovered Billie Holiday, Aretha, Dylan, Springsteen – “I think he’s going to be a giant” – and more, in his unparalleled career

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