Posts From Russell Hall
Band on the Run: The LP That ‘Saved’ McCartney
The recording sessions were plagued with problems, but Paul McCartney and Wings made the best of it. The result: one of his most beloved LPs.
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Great Classic Rock Trios: 10 Powerful Threesomes
Sometimes there’s nothing more powerful than a three-piece band. We profile 10 of the best, including Cream, Rush, ZZ Top and the Jimi Hendrix Experience
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Joe Vitale—Vitality: A Chat with the Master Musician
“There was so much recording going on. The music business was really alive back then,” said Vitale about the ’70s. His credits include Eagles, CSN&Y & more.
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Singing Rock Drummers: From the Skins to the Mike
From Ringo Starr and Levon Helm to Don Henley and Queen’s Roger Taylor, these drummers not only mastered the sticks but belted out the tunes
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Def Leppard: 10 Things You Might Not Know
We take a deep dive to unearth some interesting tidbits about the band that perhaps have eluded all but the most devoted followers.
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Nancy Wilson of Heart: An Intimate Conversation
For more than four decades, she has co-led Heart with her sister, Ann. We spoke with one of rock’s great frontwomen about their legacy
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Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles: An Intimate Chat
As a core member of the Eagles and Poco, and as a solo artist, he’s been ubiquitous for decades. We chat with a legend of California rock.
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