The Classic Rock Legacy
Singing Rock Drummers: From the Skins to the Mike
From Ringo Starr and Levon Helm to Don Henley and Queen’s Roger Taylor, these drummers not only mastered the sticks but belted out the tunes.
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Musician Deaths of 2025
Many of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, have been taken from us in 2025. We pay our respects.
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Eagles ‘Greatest Hits’: Biggest U.S. Album of All-Time
Not only is the 1976 collection the overall top-seller in the States, their ‘Hotel California’ is in fourth place.
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When Paul Simon (Seemingly) Ended His Touring Days
It was the final concert of 2018’s “Homeward Bound – The Farewell Tour.” The acclaimed singer-songwriter has since performed on occasion and has announced a 2025 return.
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1975: The Year in Music
The year gave us such classics as ‘Blood on the Tracks,’ ‘Born to Run,’ ‘Horses’ and ‘Physical Graffiti.’
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Dylan, Cash Producer Bob Johnston on the Nashville Sessions
“I was standing by the soundboard and I said to Dylan, ‘Listen, man, you ought to come to Nashville sometime.’ He just went, ‘Hmmm.'”
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Black Oak Arkansas’ ‘Dandy’ Days on Stage
Taking their name from their hometown, the Southern rock band were a popular concert draw with a charismatic frontman, and hit with a well-chosen cover.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: 100 Crucial Omissions
Every year, when the new inductees are announced, there is lots of grumbling from rock fans about omissions. Here’s our updated list…
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The Beatles’ First American Show: The Gig They Dreamed Of
After playing ‘The Ed Sullivan Show,’ the Beatles performed their first real U.S. gig in Washington., D.C.
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When Classic Rockers Rocked the Classics
Classical themes have found their way into rock since the earliest days of the music. We look at some of the best, from ELO to ELP and beyond.
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