Posts From Greg Brodsky
May 29, 2022: Ronnie Hawkins, Who Gave The Band Their Start, Dies
The Arkansas-born musician moved to Canada in his early twenties, where he forged a career as a leading proponent of rock and roll
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Remembering Longtime ELO Keyboardist Richard Tandy
Jeff Lynne called him his “long-time collaborator and dear friend,” adding, “He was a remarkable musician.”
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Apr 1, 2022: C.W. McCall, Who Had a #1 Novelty Hit, ‘Convoy,’ During CB Craze, Dies
Bill Fries, a creative director for a prominent advertising agency, created the character for an award-winning TV ad campaign for a bread company.
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Remembering ‘The Gambler’: Kenny Rogers, Country-Pop Superstar
He was a steady presence on country radio in the ’70s + ’80s, and crossed over to Top 40 with such hits as “The Gambler.” He also sang on “We Are the World”
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Jan 20, 2022: Meat Loaf, ‘Bat Out of Hell’ Singer and Actor, Dies
Before his big splash, he was in the musical Hair, both on- and off-Broadway, and in the film and original Broadway cast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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Jan 8, 2022: Michael Lang, Who Gave Us Peace, Love and Music With the 1969 Woodstock Festival, Dies
He was the principal force behind the legendary festival, that for generations past, present and future became known simply as Woodstock
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Carlos Santana, Isley Brothers on Their Collaboration
The two legacy artists have forged a mutual admiration society and the result is their Power of Peace album. “Somewhere between fun and joy and happy”
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Best Classic Bands Second Anniversary
We’re celebrating year two of the best classic rock news, features, reviews, contests, charts and more! Thank you for your support and please tell your friends
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Billy Joel Packs the Garden Yet Again
In the Piano Man’s monthly sold-out concerts at the Garden, the Billy Joel MSG residency keeps fans cheering with a set list full of hits
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Preview: The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper Reissue
A select few were treated to a first-hand preview of the ambitious 50th Anniversary release by project producer Giles Martin. “It’s a humbling process”
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