Patti Smith’s ‘Horses’: Poetry In Motion
Smith said, “Of course I wanted to work in the rock ’n’ roll tradition. I didn’t know any other tradition existed.”
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When the Climax Blues Band Got it Right
The British group began as a blues revivalist outfit and charted twice with songs that were a bit outside of their original musical style
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Michael McDonald: New Memoir, ‘What a Fool Believes,’ Written With Paul Reiser
The musician and the actor have been friends for several years. The song on which the book’s title is named, earned McDonald the Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Record of the Year
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‘Stax: Soulsville U.S.A.’ Documentary Series Debuts on HBO
The 4-part docu-series on the influential label and studio won the TV Premiere Audience Award at the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival
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Queen Rock Montreal + Live Aid: At The Top of Their Game
The set offers the 1981 concert in a widescreen version as well as a full-screen format
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‘Bob Dylan: Mixing Up the Medicine’ Showcases a Ton of Previously Unseen Artifacts: Book Review
There is not a more fascinating book about the man than this one. It’s the place to go for fresh insights.
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Cher at the MGM Park, Las Vegas: She Got Us, Babe
She bragged she didn’t mind telling folks her age because people would either be amazed she’s still alive or amazed she can still fit in her costumes
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Pete Townshend: 10 Great Guitar Solos With The Who
How do you narrow down the most memorable guitar parts ever played by one of rock’s all-time greats? Our writer happily digs deep inside the Who’s catalog.
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Elton John ‘Honky Chateau’: New Heights
“I find it hard to comprehend just how prolific Bernie and I were during the early days,” Elton has said. “The songs just poured out of us.”
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The 11 Number One Albums of 1979
As we closed a decade, LPs from Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson, ELO, and Styx were among those that missed the top. The stories of those that made it…
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