1971: The Year in Rock Music
There were still many familiar faces from the ’60s, but new artists, and new rock music subgenres, were beginning to take root.
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Joni Mitchell Biopic With Pair of Stars Coming From Cameron Crowe
The acclaimed director-writer, who interviewed the singer-songwriter for Rolling Stone in 1979, has remained close to her throughout her career.
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Vanilla Fudge’s 1967 Debut: Maximum Psychedelia
It was rock music pushed to its limits, with a radical use of soft-loud-soft dynamics and the emotional drama of rhythm and blues and soul.
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‘I Shall Be Released: Covers of Bob Dylan 1963-1970’: Review
What we largely have here are obscure recordings, some by well-known artists and some by performers who have attracted much less attention than the songs they’re covering.
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Remembering ‘The Midnight Special’: Rock Edition
The late night TV series aired 450 episodes for nearly a decade and was often the only opportunity for music fans to see their favorite recording acts perform.
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Deep Purple’s ‘Made in Japan’ Goes Super Deluxe
The 5-CD + Blu-ray collection features new stereo and Dolby ATMOS mixes of the original by acclaimed producer Steven Wilson, all three concerts newly remixed, and several rare single edits.
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Maria Muldaur: Debut Solo Album—Smart, Sassy and Seductive
The 1973 album, which included the top 10 hit “Midnight at the Oasis,” is a potent blend of country, blues, folk and pop, and it still sounds fresh.
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The Who ‘The Song Is Over’ Farewell Tour Begins
Pete Townshend, 80, and Roger Daltrey, 81, led their touring band on a career-spanning setlist on opening night of their North American run.
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‘Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born To Run’ Book Arrives
The behind-the-scenes account of the iconic album, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, is from author Peter Ames Carlin.
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Nancy Sinatra on Recording in the ’60s, Her TV Special & Her Go-Go Wardrobe
“I’d be in a mini-skirt and I’d get smart aleck remarks from people in the club, ‘Are you gonna play tennis tonight?'”
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