Posts From Greg Brodsky

Chris Dreja, ‘Other’ Guitarist in the Yardbirds, Dies

The British band featured an evolving lineup that included three of classic rock’s most acclaimed guitarists: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.

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The Number One Singles of 1971: Maggie May, Shaft & Jeremiah

Only 3 songs stayed at the top of the U.S. charts for 4+ weeks. Thus, no less than 31 reached #1, including a unique feat by the members of the Beatles.

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Tom Petty, a True Rock ‘n’ Roll Star—An Appreciation

He idolized the Byrds and he famously incorporated their 1967 song, “So You Want to Be a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star,” into the Heartbreakers concert repertoire.

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The Ed Sullivan Show: Sixties Pop Music Showcase

The Sunday night variety show presented scores of up-and-coming pop stars during the ’60s. Here are some favorites and some unique anecdotes about each one.

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Steam: ‘Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye’

The band didn’t even exist. When one of its songwriters needed a B-side in 1969, they recorded it and the song became a surprise hit. Now, of course, it’s a sports staple.

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Elliott Landy’s ‘The Band Photographs: 1968-1969’ Two-Volume Book Coming

The celebrated photographer took over 10,000 images of them while they all lived in Woodstock, NY, with many never before seen.

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The 44 (Count ’em!) Number One Singles of 1974

Only one song stayed at the top for three weeks or more. Top 40 radio programmers in the U.S. were still playing rock music alongside pop, R&B and disco.

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10 Big Rock Acts Without a US Top 10 Hit Single

Back when Top 40 radio played rock hits, most legendary acts achieved chart success. For some reason, Hendrix, ELP, AC/DC, Tull and more never had a pop hit. See who else and what their biggest hits were.

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Supertramp Founding Member Rick Davies Dies

The keyboardist and one of the group’s primary vocalists wrote such songs as “Bloody Well Right” and “Goodbye Stranger,” while singing lead on both.

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Henry Diltz: Eyewitness to Laurel Canyon’s ‘60s Music Legends

The legendary photographer shares his recollections—and photos—of many of that vibrant music scene’s fixtures like Mama Cass, CS&N, and the Monkees.

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