When the Christopher Cross Classic ‘Yacht-Rock’ Debut Went Sailing to the Top
After kicking around the Austin, Texas, scene for several years, the singer found his way to success with a 1st album that sold millions.
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John Hammond on Signing Aretha, Bob Dylan
The late Columbia Records talent executive also discovered Billie Holiday, Bruce Springsteen and more in his unparalleled career
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Rolling Stones ‘Welcome to Shepherd’s Bush’ Features Rarely Played Songs: Review
Throughout the set, the band seems to have at least as much fun as their audience.
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Mike Brewer of Folk-Rock Duo Brewer & Shipley (‘One Toke Over the Line’) Dies at 80
The pair were friends for 65 years and musical partners for over 60.
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The Traveling Wilburys’ ‘Vol. 3’: More Fun
Two years after their great 1988 debut, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and George Harrison assembled to record a new edition, dedicated to Roy Orbison.
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2024 in Review: The Best New Classic Rock Albums
Recording legends such as David Gilmour, Little Feat, Jon Anderson, Lucinda Williams and many others released outstanding studio LPs.
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The Heartbreak Kid: A Cringe-Inducing Classic
While still on his honeymoon, Charles Grodin’s character recognizes he’s made a mistake of epic proportions. The “there’s no deceit in the cauliflower” scene
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Who Did Jeff Beck, Paul Rodgers and Ann Wilson Regret Not Recording With? We Asked Them!
When the 3 legends toured together in 2018, we asked them which artists, no longer with us, they wished they had collaborated with
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11 Great Not-So-Typical Guitar Leads
Guitar World Founding Editor Noe Gold identifies 11 classic rock guitar leads whose greatness isn’t speed & flash but melodicism, ingenuity and originality.
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Zakir Hussain, Renowned Tabla Musician Who Played With Shankar, Harrison, McLaughlin, and Hart, Dies
As a child prodigy, he collaborated with virtually all of India’s iconic performers. He earned three Grammy Awards in 2024.
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