‘Countdown to Ecstasy’: Musical Adventures From Steely Dan
If the songcraft displayed on the first album reflected their Brill Building apprenticeship, the new material proved more open-ended—and more sophisticated.
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Elton John Farewell Tour Ended 5 Years After It Began
Elton John was 70 years old when he announced his farewell tour in his typically grand style with a live streamed press conference. He was 76 at the final concert.
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Frank Zappa & the Mothers Live at the Whisky 1968: Review
By the time of this concert, the band had established themselves as a one-of-a-kind underground rock outfit.
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Grateful Dead ‘From the Mars Hotel’ Expanded Edition: Review
The underrated original album, which is replete with Garcia’s elegant guitar work and the band’s fine vocal harmonies, belongs in any fan’s collection.
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When The Rolling Stones Played Hyde Park in 1969
The band hadn’t played a full concert since 1967. 20-year-old Mick Taylor was debuting as their new lead guitarist, two days after Brian Jones had died.
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Willie Nelson, 91, Plays Outlaw Festival Following Illness
The star had missed the first 8 concerts of the 2024 edition of the Outlaw Music Festival, due to doctors orders
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‘John Barleycorn’: From Winwood Solo Project to Traffic Reunion
The 1970 album morphed into a full-blown Traffic reunion with the addition of Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood to the fold.
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The Rolling Stones’ 2022 Return to Hyde Park
It was their 2nd show there in a week. They had first played the venue in 1969 for a free concert that featured their new 20-year-old guitarist Mick Taylor.
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Deep Purple Releases 3rd Single Ahead of ‘=1’ Album and Summer Tour With YES
Two of the U.K.’s most influential bands in their respective genres are touring together in 2024
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Little Feat: ‘Feats Don’t Fail Me Now’ Expanded Edition Reviewed
Highlights include several alternate versions and outtakes, plus an hour-long 1975 concert recording.
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