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Journey Sets 50th Anniversary Freedom Tour With Toto
The two classic rock bands have announced the first 30 dates of their 2024 North American tour
Read MoreTerry Kirkman, Co-Founder of the Association, and Composer of ‘Cherish,’ Dies
His biggest hit was nominated for three Grammys and he co-wrote and sang many of the group’s other classics.
Read MoreBob Dylan Surprises at Farm Aid 2023
He performed three songs on guitar, backed by members of the Heartbreakers
Read MoreRay Charles’ ‘What’d I Say’: An Accidental Classic
A consummate, road-tested professional, Charles sat down at his Wurlitzer electric piano and improvised a blues-based boogie-woogie riff.
Read MoreWhen Paul Simon Ended His Touring Days
Though he’ll no longer tour, the acclaimed singer-songwriter has stated that the decision won’t preclude him from performing on occasion
Read MoreELO’s ‘Don’t Bring Me Down… Bruce!’
Most classic rock acts have a misheard lyric. It goes with the territory. So what did Jeff Lynne do when concert audiences started singing along to his big hit?
Read MoreDolly Parton Shares Next Track From Her ‘Rockstar’ Album
The Rock Hall inductee is joined on the album by many of rock’s biggest names including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Stevie Nicks, and Peter Frampton
Read MoreRadio Hits in September 1968: Nah, Nah, Nah, Nah-Nah-Nah-Nah
Los Angeles’ Top 40 powerhouse KHJ had some all-time greats in its Top 10 this week including The Beatles’ longest-running #1
Read MoreTop Radio Hits 1969: Pour a Little Sugar on It, Honey
As the decade came to a close, rock acts joined R&B artists for an amazing array of future classic rock greats, and a Broadway musical yielded 4 smash hits
Read MoreRemember Nelson? Twin Brothers Now Well Into Their 50s
Less than 5 years after the untimely death of their father, Ricky Nelson, Gunnar and Matthew were on top of the music world themselves
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