The Classic Rock Legacy
Procol Harum and ‘Whiter Shade of Pale’: That Melody!
To this day, fans still debate the meaning of the song. But more than half a century after its release, it remains one of the most popular of all-time.
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10 Great Classic Rock Live Bootlegs
Discovering a great live bootleg from a favorite band is a treat. Here are some from top classic rock acts that are well worth seeking out
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1968 in Rock Music: A Look Back
A year of turmoil gave us some of the greatest music of all time. We look back at the heady year and the incredibly diverse sounds we heard.
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1977: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums
Many of these titles from this diverse year in music remain cornerstones of any essential classic rock record collection
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When the Rolling Stones Performed on NYC’s Fifth Ave.
To promote their 1975 Made in the Shade tour, the band pulled off a stunt for the ages, playing live on a flatbed truck. Those were the days…
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Rock Hall Omissions Part 2: Digging Deeper
Part One listed 100 artists that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has neglected to induct. We only scratched the surface, so here are 100 more
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First-Generation Rockers: Who’s Still With Us?
With the deaths of Don Everly, Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard, we wonder: Which of the earliest rock ‘n’ rollers are alive? Here are 5 who made the music what it was
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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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How Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders Led to 10cc: A Groovy Kind of Story
Two related British “one-hit wonder” bands had to come and go before one of their members finally found lasting success. It’s a groovy tale indeed!
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13 Times When Glen Campbell Rocked
Think of Glen Campbell and your mind goes first to those big country/pop hits. But the guy could rock like crazy too. Here are some of our favorites.
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