Rock and Roll Memories

The Album of the Year Grammy Nominations From 1975-1979

Back in rock music’s recorded heyday, you used to have a keen interest in which 5 albums received nominations for this big category.

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The 5 Album of the Year Grammys From 1970-1974

Back in rock music’s recorded heyday, you used to have a keen interest in which 5 albums received nominations for this big category. One of these albums is unlike the others.

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When Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks Shared the Stage For the Last Time

The pair reunited onstage for the final time to perform their 1981 hit “Start Draggin’ My Heart Around” at Hyde Park, during the Heartbreakers’ 40th anniversary tour.

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Record Label Exec on the Early Days and Evolution of Rock Radio 

Our interview with Columbia Records exec Paul Rappaport about his 2025 book, Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay and The Art of Rock Promotion.

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Stevie Wonder’s Higher Ground on ’72 Stones Tour

In music, careers can turn on a dime. In 1972, his career turned when he was asked to join the Stones’ fifth American tour.

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When Paul McCartney Joined Bruce Springsteen at a Liverpool Concert

The stars performed a pair of classics at the final U.K. date of the E Street Band’s 2025 tour.

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When Suzi Quatro ‘Stumbled Into’ a Pop Hit

The Detroit native had a series of hit U.K. singles in the 1970s. But it wasn’t until her recurring role on a popular sitcom, that she finally had a U.S. hit.

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When Eric Clapton Headlined the Greenwich Town Party

The annual event has had a knack of booking big name talent. Slowhand’s 15-song set featured a favorite he hadn’t played in decades.

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Reflecting on Marmalade: ‘Reflections Of My Life’

From 1968-1976, they scored eight Top 10 hits in the U.K. This song ultimately earned them their worldwide fame. Its singer/writer fell on hard times.

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Tommy Roe: ’60s Pop Star Reached ‘Dizzy’-ing Heights

The singer scored with six top 10 singles including a pair of #1s which he wrote, “Sheila,” and “Dizzy.” The bubblegum star once toured with the Beatles.

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