Best Classic Bands | Jeff Tamarkin, Author at Best Classic Bands

In honor of this true individualist, we present a “lost” interview from 2003, when Yoko was emerging as a dance music star.

You’ve heard Freeman’s 1958 hit—and most famous song—performed by John Lennon, the Ramones and the Beach Boys. Here’s how it evolved

Along with the late Ronnie Spector, Weiss was the voice and face of the ’60s girl groups.

His guitar can be heard on recordings by Elvis Presley, the Box Tops, Dusty Springfield, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Ringo Starr and more.

Tension was in the air in 1968 and rock music reflected the turmoil. Then came a voice from the past, gently singing of non-violence and hope.

Nobody says groovy anymore. But there was a time when they said it a lot–and sang it too. Here are some of the grooviest songs you’ve ever heard.

In 1978 an indie band brilliantly mashed together a popular TV theme song and a rock classic. The band’s lawyers were not amused.

“We believed the song should have that same excitement of when we played live,” he says, on recording the big DC5 hits like “Glad All Over.”

The guitarist, singer and songwriter formed the British blues band in London in 1965. “When I started, all the club bands were playing Motown”

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