Posts From Greg Brodsky
Linda Ronstadt Album Designer, Kosh, Talks Covers
We go behind the scenes with her longtime collaborator who earned 3 Grammys for his work with her. “She never seemed to really appreciate how good she was.”
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‘Rise and Fall of Classic Rock’: A Must-Read
Kent Hartman’s book, Goodnight, L.A., sheds light on the city’s recording scene in the ’70s and ’80s, with scores of interviews with the stars.
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Bonnie Tyler, Husky-Voiced Singer of “It’s a Heartache,” Dies at 75
The singer also earned pop hits with “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out For a Hero.”
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11 Great Classic Rock Driving Songs: Reader Favorites
The car is packed up and you’re ready to hit the road. These tunes from Bob Seger, BTO, The Doors, and Kraftwerk will help pass the time.
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Clive Davis, Record Exec With Knack For Identifying Talent and Hits, Dies at 94—Tributes
While at the helm of the Columbia and Arista labels, and others, he helped make stars of such recording giants as Janis Joplin, Santana, Chicago, Aerosmith, Barry Manilow, and Whitney Houston.
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Medley Mania of 1981-82: ‘Stars on 45,’ The Beatles & More
A Dutch novelty act released a single that was a medley of songs, backed by a disco beat. The worldwide #1 hit spawned other singles from actual superstars.
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The Number One Albums of 1971: 14 Stories
The year was marked by great releases by the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, and others. But the sales chart was dominated by a singer-songwriter.
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The Number One Albums of 1972: Each Has a Story
Our recap of the year’s chart topping LPs in the U.S. includes many classic rock favorites. Several took years to rise to the top.
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Dion Stuns in Concert: ‘How is He 86?’—Review
The sold-out June 2026 solo acoustic performance, on Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village, was filled with well-wishers as the singer of such early rock ‘n’ roll classics as “The Wanderer” and “Runaround Sue” regaled the crowd with “Words and Music.”
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Best Classic Bands: It’s Burton Cummings’ Fault
The idea for our website started with an innocent Facebook post that resulted in a missed concert and a vow to do something about it.
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