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A Rare 1974 Interview with Freddie Mercury (+ Deluxe ‘Queen II’ Set Coming)

“We do rock ’n’ roll, and our presentation is just a way of putting across the music. We view albums and concerts as two spheres of work. There’s a different level in the studio as compared to when you’re on stage. But when we’re before an audience, we let loose.”—Mercury

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A Chat with ‘Leave It to Beaver’s Stephen Talbot: ‘I May Be a Dirty Rat, But I’m Not a Dumb Rat’

The filmmaker recalls the other ‘Beaver’ kids, offers his views on being a child actor, and muses on the impact of the show.

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How Neil Sedaka Helped Create 10cc

The unique collaboration, excerpted from the 2023 book, I’m Into Something Good: My Life Managing 10cc, Herman’s Hermits & Many More!, from Harvey Lisberg.

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10 (More) Great Second Albums From Classic Rockers

A sophomore slump is a common classic rock jinx. Here are some acts that made a significant leap with the follow-up to their debut release.

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Rock Hall Nominees for Class of 2026 Continues Trend Away From Rock, Towards Popular Music

Let’s face it: it may have been created with rock ‘n’ roll in mind when it began inducting artists in 1986, but over the past decade or so, it has fully morphed.

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16 Best Studio Double Albums of All-Time

In the pre-digital era, many rock legends released a two-record set. Here are favorites from The Who, Derek and the Dominos, Elton John, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.

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Get Ready: 12 Classic Songs by The Temptations

Our story showcases the stunning evolution of the chart-topping hits and unforgettable recordings of, most notably, Dennis Edwards, Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin, Otis Williams, and Paul Williams.

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10 Top Rock Organists (& Their Most Killer Tracks)—Part 2

The first edition included such legends as Billy Preston, Keith Emerson, Garth Hudson, Ray Manzarek and Booker T. Jones.

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12 Classic Rock Arena and Stadium Sports Crowd Rally Songs

Classics by Queen, Survivor, Tommy James & the Shondells, and Journey are often used to pump up the home team faithful during a time out.

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The Heartbreak Kid: A Cringe-Inducing Classic

While still on his honeymoon, Charles Grodin’s character recognizes he’s made a mistake of epic proportions. The “there’s no deceit in the cauliflower” scene.

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