Best Classic Bands | Harvey Kubernik, Author at Best Classic Bands

More than a half century after it took place, the first major rock festival still proves the power of music and the way it is presented.

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

“They were at the height of their powers as far as rock ’n’ roll goes. ‘Exile’ turned out to be a great collection of music.”–Engineer Andy Johns

The book focuses on the band’s tour behind ‘Exile on Main Street,’ still considered by many to be their greatest album.

His third studio album cemented his reputation as “the grocer of despair”

Asked if he wanted to come to the show and watch his heroes perform, Lennon asked instead “Is it OK to play?”

“They had a rule: Whoever writes the song gets final say. And that served them well.”–Bill Halverson, engineer

For young rock ‘n’ roll fans, the deaths of the three stars was a huge shock. What was it like to actually see them?

“The album was unexpected. You are dealing with regular TNT explosions and all of a sudden, you’ve got an atomic bomb.”—Johnny Echols

“I am still on that road. We all are; we have embarked on a journey of spirit in our human bodies as we proceed down our path,” says the drummer.

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