Rocking the Charts: The Top Albums of October 1981
Though Top 40 programmers stubbornly played songs by A/C acts, the top slots on the U.S. sales chart were dominated by rock acts.
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9 (More) Signature Rock Classics That Weren’t U.S. Chart Hits
Top 40 occasionally turned a deaf ear to some of the greatest works from legendary rock artists like John Fogerty and Elton John.
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Jon Anderson Talks Yes and ‘Olias’: ‘It’s Magic For Me’
We talked to the Yes co-founder who says he has no plans to slow down. “In the next 20 years, I’ve gotta do some serious work.”
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‘The Who By Numbers’: Back to Basics
After an eight-year odyssey of releasing concept albums, the original quartet put together a set of unrelated songs that found favor with their fans.
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Little Feat’s ‘The Last Record Album’ Gets Deluxe Treatment
“This was the moment when the full range of their songwriting voices stepped forward.”
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Radio Hits in October 1978: Kenny and Stevie Were Doin’ It
The Stones, The Who, Bob Seger, Billy Joel and Foreigner were all in the Top 10 this week but rock’s days were numbered in that format.
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When Eddie Van Halen Won the Internet With Family Photos
In 2019, a week after reports of health issues arose, the guitar legend appeared in a series of photos that elevated him to heights he likely never imagined.
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George Harrison, Ringo Starr Solo Catalogs Get Reissues
George’s son, Dhani Harrison, oversees the agreement between Dark Horse Records and BMG. Ringo’s first four solo LPs have received new pressings on color vinyl.
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Elton John’s ‘Captain Fantastic’ Gets 50th Anniversary Editions
During his remarkable run of success with lyricist Bernie Taupin, the 1975 album became the first in history to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Bruce Springsteen Biopic ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Opens
“If some fans go in expecting the equivalent of a greatest hits package, think again. [The film] is the real deal, an intelligent, deliberately paced journey into the soul of an artist.”—Deadline
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