Pure Prairie League: ‘Bustin’ Out’—Persistence Pays Off
Left for dead by their record label, and with musicians using the group as a revolving door, the band nearly packed it in. Then they got lucky.
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Bob Dylan Book, With Deep Dive Into His Archives, Due
The title features over 600 images including never-before-circulated draft lyrics, writings, photographs, drawings and other ephemera now housed at the Bob Dylan Center
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Barry McGuire vs. Barry Sadler: When the News Hit #1
One chart-topper listed complaints about the inequities and horrors of the day, while the other was a patriotic paean to the Army’s elite special forces.
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10 Classic Punk Rock Songs
Our writer examined the genre and made his picks including choice cuts from the Ramones, the Clash and Talking Heads. What’s #1?
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My 20 Years at Tower Records
Jackson Griffith shares some of his experiences working for the chain during the heyday of record retailing. “It was a great ride while it lasted.”
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Grateful Dead Expanded ‘Wake of the Flood’: Review
In the midst of numerous internal changes, the band released one of its most beloved studio albums, featuring several classic tunes.
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‘Ed Sullivan Show’: Some Legendary Music Clips
50+ years after the landmark program ended its run, performances of recording artists, Broadway stars, comedians, and more are being made available
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Paul McCartney’s Surprise 300-Seat 2016 Club Gig
It’s every fan’s dream to see their favorite classic rock act perform at the kind of venue they played when they were on their way up
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Lynyrd Skynyrd Is Celebrated With ‘Fyfty’ Collection
The career-spanning collection of 50 tracks on 4-CDs includes a previously unreleased performance of a classic at what proved to be Gary Rossington’s final concert
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When Paul Simon Dazzled on Opening Night of His Farewell Tour
Watch the beloved singer-songwriter as he began 2018’s Homeward Bound Tour with a full 25-song set of his memorable favorites
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