The Classic Rock Legacy

10 Solos by Jazz Greats on Rock Songs

When classic rock acts need a certain sound, and have enough cash, prestige, or luck, they hire an iconic musician they feel would be perfect for the job

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1972: The Year in Rock Music

In 1972 the music scene was increasingly dominated by new arrivals like Elton John, David Bowie and Eagles. But many ’60s favorites still hung around.

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Steve Miller Slams Rock Hall at 2016 Induction

After the Black Keys inducted him and he performed 3 of his hits, the Space Cowboy went into a rant about the Institution’s policies

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Journey’s Rock Hall 2017 Induction: Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’

Though Steve Perry did not perform, the singer of their biggest hits gave a heartfelt speech and also singled out his now-longtime replacement

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ABBA’s U.S. Success: The Inside Story

After winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with “Waterloo,” Atlantic Records president Jerry Greenberg signed them for the US. Then “Dancing Queen” happened

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When We Were ‘Hooked on’ Blue Swede

The 1974 single, with the introductory chant of “ooga chaka,” topped the success of B.J. Thomas’ earlier hit, but was based on a very different version

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When Marshall Tucker Band Took the Highway to Southern Rock Nobility

The debut album, like the spectrum of Southern rock itself, showed more diversity than some fans of the genre gave it credit for.

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17 #1 Hits Worse Than ‘We Built This City’

That mid-’80s Starship hit perennially tops lists of the worst chart-toppers ever. It’s bad, we agree, but we’ve found others that are even worse

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13 More ‘Lost’ British Invasion Hits of the ’60s

Not all of the big British Invasion hits were by legends like the Beatles and the Stones. We look back at other great tunes you may (or may not) remember.

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When Joni Mitchell’s Musical Comeback Began

At the 2022 charitable tribute, the legendary singer-songwriter sang in public for the first time since 2013. She suffered a brain aneurysm in 2015

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