Steely Dan ‘The Royal Scam’: Rock on a Grand Scale
The 1976 LP proved divisive, augmenting the leaner ensemble core of prior albums with more aggressive ensemble arrangements
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Interview: British Invasion Songwriter Graham Gouldman on His Yardbirds, Hollies Hits
10cc’s co-founder started writing hits for bands like the Yardbirds, the Hollies and Herman’s Hermits at just age 19. He was just warming up
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The Beatles Restored ‘Let It Be’ Film Shows a Band Still at a Creative Peak: Review
Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s restored 1970 film is streaming exclusively on Disney+
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Donovan Interview: His Greatest Hits
The Scottish singer-songwriter and Rock Hall inductee examines some of his biggest songs including “Season of the Witch” and “There is a Mountain”
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Brian Wilson To Be Placed in Conservatorship Due to Dementia
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled that the legendary musician is suffering from “a major neurocognitive disorder”
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Death of Last Original MC5 Member, Weeks After Rock Hall Class of 2024 Selection
The influential Detroit band suffered two other losses in 2024
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Richie Furay Interview: His Country-Rock Roots
He touches on many of his earlier bands. “We were creating a brand-new sound, basically”
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The Guess Who’s ‘American Woman’ Album: Distant Roads Are Calling
The Canadian band had been scoring with ballads like “These Eyes” and “Laughing.” Now they wanted to rock. American Woman introduced a new Guess Who
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The Billy Joel Historic MSG Residency: Surprise Guests
He calls it “the holy temple of rock and roll.” Every month since 2014, the Piano Man has called the Garden his home where he’s often joined by big stars
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Moving To the Grooving: The Wild Cherry Smash, ‘Play That Funky Music’
The 1976 song’s fresh sound, with its recurring horn riff and outrageous lyrics, came from a midwestern rock band
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