Van Morrison and ‘Moondance’: A Brand New Day
Always singing as if his life depends on a good take, the 1970 album is a lesson in musical brilliance, flexibility and hard work.
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A Chat with ‘Leave It to Beaver’s Stephen Talbot: ‘I May Be a Dirty Rat, But I’m Not a Dumb Rat’
The filmmaker recalls the other ‘Beaver’ kids, offers his views on being a child actor, and muses on the impact of the show.
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Rickie Lee Jones’ Debut: Hipster Chic, Beyond Laurel Canyon
She reached beyond folk, rock and blues influences then dominant among Los Angeles’ singer-songwriters, looking to earlier generations of songsmiths.
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Lou Reed ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Animal’: Behind the Scenes
“Until the day he died, Lou didn’t know that the applause on his best-selling album came from a John Denver concert!”—Producer Steve Katz
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The Number One Singles of 1970
Only two songs stayed at the top for four weeks or more. And thus, no less than 29 singles reached #1 that year. Several musical acts had more than one
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Paul McCartney, Frampton Call For Foreigner Rock Hall Induction
Unlike many of their peers, Foreigner continues to be overlooked by the Rock Hall; the band has finally been nominated
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T. Rex Get it On With Epic, Live Performance of ‘Bang a Gong’
The pioneering glam rock band enjoyed a run of ten straight Top 5 singles in their native England. This phenomenal song was their only US pop hit.
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Jim Gordon Biography, ‘Drums & Demons,’ Arrives From Author Joel Selvin
The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon, from the best-selling author, is with the cooperation of the late drummer’s family and first-hand accounts, medical records and court documents
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Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan to Headline 2024 Outlaw Music Festival
The unprecedented lineup also includes Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, and John Mellencamp with Brittney Spencer
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Jake Clemons Fills His Uncle Clarence’s Big Shoes
The saxophonist talks about playing with the E Street Band, the audience’s reception, the first time he saw them perform
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