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A Night That Changed My Life

Elton John and John Lennon at MSG in 1974: Behind-the-Scenes

Ray D’Ariano was just 25 when he got his dream job. One month into his gig at MCA Records, he was alone backstage with two of the world’s biggest music stars

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Brick & Mortar Record Retailing

Stacks and Stacks of Vinyl: Tower Records in the ’70s

Go back in time (before “big box stores” and the Internet) and watch film footage of when Tower Records’ Sunset Blvd store was an adventure in vinyl album shopping.

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Cartoons

Pete Townshend’s Smashing Guitar Legacy

In their early years, The Who were known for frequently smashing – and breaking – their instruments at their concerts. Cartoonist David Skinner lampoons it

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Culture Clips

007 x 24 = Spectre

The 24th James Bond movie and Daniel Craig’s third (and possibly last) turn as 007 opens soon. “Spectre” reveals a secret from Bond’s past.

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Do You Remember Rock and Roll Radio?

Spiral Starecase’s Catchy ‘More Today Than Yesterday’

The one hit wonders enjoyed success in 1969. Years later, while touring with a teen idol, their lead singer was not on the plane that killed the star

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HOLDING CATEGORY

Now Streaming: The Beatles

My how times have changed. We used to hope for a new Beatles album for Christmas. Now their catalog is available for streaming

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If You Like...

Blacktop Mojo Cover Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Dreams’

The Southern rock band from Palestine, Tex. offers a blend of post-grunge, classic rock and metal, somewhere between Soundgarden and Lynyrd Skynyrd

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Legendary Locales

‘Play Misty For Me’: The Clint Eastwood Stalker

“You ever find yourself completely smothered by somebody,” his character asks a friend. Jessica Walter’s Evelyn arrived 16 years before Fatal Attraction

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Music Conferences

NMS Report: Are Happy Days Here Again?

At this year’s New Music Seminar, hot topics for the recorded music biz were both new and old: The growth of streaming services and vinyl’s big comeback

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New Classics

Jake Clemons Fills His Uncle Clarence’s Big Shoes

The saxophonist talks about playing with the E Street Band, the audience’s reception, the first time he saw them perform + his new LP. Have a listen…

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On This Day

Nov 29, 2002: ‘Concert For George’ Tribute Honors Harrison

Many of Harrison’s former bandmates and great friends including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Eric Clapton played a concert on the first anniversary of his passing

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Please Release Me

The Beatles at Budokan in 1966: Tokyo Rocks

The Fab Four catalog could add another great concert album to convey their live energy and brilliance: a show from their stand in Japan

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Polls

Which Classic Rock Acts Are You Excited to See This Summer?

Classic rock acts touring in summer 2015 only. Upvote the bands and musicians you are most looking forward to seeing live.

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Promo Hits, Flops & Swag

Elvis Costello 1977 U.S. Debut: The Inside Story

Dick Wingate, then a Product Manager with Columbia Records, shares his marketing plan on how the label set up My Aim Is True to radio, record stores and the public

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Review Listings

Recent Album Reviews

Albums by Wilco, Neil Young, Brian Wilson, Courtney Barnett, The Kinks, Nellie McKay, Pink Floyd, Van Morrison, Vanilla Fudge, Wiko Johnson & Roger Daltrey & The Blues Magoos. Rewind review of “Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out” by The Rolling Stones.

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Song & Video Premieres

Chicago Live 1971 Track: Exclusive Premiere

Recorded in Washington, D.C., “Goodbye”–previously unreleased–is from the new career-spanning 5-disc collection of live recordings by the R&R Hall of Famers.

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The Art & Craft of Rocking

The Rolling Stones’ ‘Exile on Main Street’: Behind the Cover Art

The 1972 album cover was highly influential. Since, then, thousands of artists have used its “Ripping and Tearing” style and graffiti in their work.

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Tools of the Trade

The Beatles’ ‘Now And Then’ Video Directed By Peter Jackson Will Melt Your Heart

At the clip’s most poignant moments, the present day Paul and Ringo are seen performing their parts for the song “together” with the much younger John and George

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Top of The Pops (Charts)

Top Selling Albums of 1972: Rock’s Golden Era

Some of the biggest names in classic rock dominated the radio and sales charts throughout the decade. This year was no exception

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TV Show

Review: Yes, ELO, Journey Shine on HBO’s Rock Hall 2017 Broadcast

The trio of classic rock-era inductees clearly enjoyed the ceremony held in their honor. Kudos to HBO for capturing the evening’s poignant moments

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