Rock Radio Promotion: From Dead Rats to Live Aid
How a highly original record label promotional stunt helped introduce Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats to America. “Playboy called me a promotional genius”…
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Monterey International Pop Festival: Behind the Scenes
More than a half century after it took place, the first major rock festival still proves the power of music and the way it is presented.
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Mudcrutch 2016 NYC Concert: ‘This is Far Out’—Review
The concert by Tom Petty’s “other” band allowed these remarkable musicians to showcase their talents. They were joined by none other than Roger McGuinn
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Lindsey Buckingham Christine McVie Album: Mac-To-The-Basics
What you’ve got here is Mac-to-the basics. It’s at once familiar and sparkly-new. You’re going to want to come back to it often, for a long time.
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Moby Grape: When Bad Things Happen to Good Bands
They recorded one of the greatest debut rock albums of all-time. After that, nothing went right. The sad saga of a legendary, doomed San Francisco band.
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Alice Cooper Albums Get Deluxe Editions
Alice Cooper had an enviable run during the 1970s when the band released four consecutive platinum albums
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Phil Lynott Box Set, ‘Slam Anthems,’ Released
Thin Lizzy’s frontman, who died at just 36, is the subject of a 6-CD set featuring new mixes and concert recordings
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Ed Sullivan Show: Comedy Legends Showcase
The host provided a forum for the biggest names in comedy every Sunday night. Watch some classic routines from Rodney, Joan, Carlin, and other legends
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Paul McCartney’s Memorable ‘Band on the Run’ B-side
Though best known as a musician for being a bass man, his signature as a melodist is his use of piano on “Let It Be,” “Hey Jude” and this one
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Bob Dylan’s Sensational ‘Shadow Kingdom’: Review
If you’re a fan, don’t think twice about checking out this new collection—this performance is not just all right, it’s fantastic.
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