‘Desperado’—Eagles’ Sagebrush Country-Rock Opera
With its sophomore effort, the band tethered its polished country-rock to a concept album driven by a Wild West narrative.
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Gregg Allman Solo Debut ‘Laid Back’: Trauma and Survival
The LP was intended to go in a different direction than the ABB: softer, more contemplative, acoustic-based, a statement of gratitude in the face of loss.
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Bernie Taupin Takes Jab at Jann Wenner in His Rock Hall 2023 Induction Speech
Between 1970-76, John and Taupin made an astonishing 14 albums including Tumbleweed Connection, Madman Across the Water, Honky Chateau, and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
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15 Unlikely Covers by Classic Rock Artists
Surprising choices from The Beatles, Judas Priest, the Who, Deep Purple, the Stones, and 10 more unusual versions. Give a listen!
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Peter Noone is Still Into Something Good—A Chat With ‘Herman’
“We never thought about selling millions of records; we just wanted to get on the radio. We didn’t know about America.”–Peter Noone on the early days
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Elton John’s ‘Madman Across the Water’: A Blue Jean Baby
He was everywhere in 1971 but still hadn’t quite found his way. Then he released the first album that defined his singular gifts.
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‘Expressway to Your Heart’: It’s Much Too Crowded
The group was founded by 3 white guys from NYC who grew up listening to the R&B vocal groups of the ’50s. The song launched the careers of Gamble and Huff
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Jimmy Page Gives Surprise Performance at Rock Hall 2023 Induction
“Link Wray and ‘Rumble’ stand alone at the pinnacle in the world of instrumentals and I was thrilled to stand on stage in New York to induct one of my heroes”
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Radio Hits in November 1976: More Cowbell!
A novelty hit topped this week’s chart but there were huge rock hits from Frampton, Boston, Kiss, Rod Stewart and Steve Miller. More cowbell, anyone?
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The Beatles’ ‘Now And Then’ Video Directed By Peter Jackson Will Melt Your Heart
At the clip’s most poignant moments, the present day Paul and Ringo are seen performing their parts for the song “together” with the much younger John and George
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