1972: The Year in Rock Music
In 1972 the music scene was increasingly dominated by new arrivals like Elton John, David Bowie and Eagles. But many ’60s favorites still hung around.
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Musician Deaths of 2026
Many of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, have been taken from us this year. We pay our respects.
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12 Overlooked Rock Songs of 1975
In some cases, these songs were significant hits but have been overshadowed by others by the same artists.
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Paul Simon Sets ‘The Quiet Celebration Concert’ Album
His surprising news in 2025 that he would return to the stage followed a self-imposed retirement after his 2018 “Homeward Bound” tour.
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The Lovin’ Spoonful’s Lovable Catalog Gets Boxed: Review
This 170-track, seven-disc set packs in eight remastered albums, most in both stereo and mono, plus a ton of bonus tracks.
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12 Great Songs From the Glam-Rock Era
The genre’s explosion of the early 1970s proved that rock and theater were never mutually exclusive.
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Caribou Ranch Recording Studio: Where the Stars Gathered
Superstars like Elton John, Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire and many more wrote and recorded memorable music at this recording retreat. Visitors included John Lennon, Stevie Wonder and others.
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Celebrating Mel Brooks @100
The legendary filmmaker, writer and actor is one of just 22 artists who have earned “EGOT” status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. A 2026 documentary is from Judd Apatow.
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Tom Petty—Archival Interview from 1980: ‘I Just Want to Write Good Songs; Is That Asking Too Much?’
“There was a band identity established [early on], rather than me and whoever was in the studio at the time. Their identity is coming out more and more.”—Petty
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ELO’s ‘Xanadu’ Soundtrack With ON-J: Magic, All Over the World
With music from two popular acts, the soundtrack more than survived the 1980 film’s mixed reviews.
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