15 Cool Classic Rock Instrumentals
Don’t overlook these songs from the J. Geils Band, the Allman Brothers Band, Jeff Beck, The Who, and other classic rock legends
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Color-Coded Love: A Bounty of Affection for the Beatles’ ‘Red Album’
If one was not there when the Beatles happened, there’s a strong chance that the ‘Red Album’ was the point of romantic entry.
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Elvis Costello and the Attractions’ Exceptional ‘Imperial Bedroom’
The 1982 album is generally considered one of his best, with 15 exceptional songs and some of the best work by the Attractions
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Bob Ludwig, Legendary Mastering Engineer, Retires
The behind-the-scenes fixture for six decades worked with a Who’s Who of classic rock artists, and earned 13 Grammys
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Bettye LaVette’s Soulful Interpretations: Concert Review
This was a night of magnificent storytelling, sung by one of the greatest interpreters of song of our time.
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Alan Arkin Tributes Come From His Co-Stars
The Hollywood community paid tribute, noting his range as both a serious and comedic actor. He won an Oscar for Little Miss Sunshine
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Dire Straits’ ‘Brothers in Arms’: Mark Knopfler Completes the Transition to Stadium-Friendly Band
One of the first all-digital albums recorded with the compact disc in mind, it vaulted the British band into the rock stratosphere.
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Charlie Watts Jazz Anthology Arrives
‘Anthology’ draws from his substantial catalog of recordings in various configurations, including quartet, quintet, tentet, and orchestra
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Happy Birthday, Garland Jeffreys!
The musician got his start in the folk clubs of NYC’s Greenwich Village in the 1960s. He recorded many solo albums, often with contributions from well known friends
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Remember the Left Banke and Their Hit, ‘Walk Away Renée’?
The group’s biggest hit, 1966’s ‘Walk Away Renee,” was written by a band member who became infatuated with the girlfriend of another.
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