The Classic Rock Legacy
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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New Book Celebrates Trouser Press Music Mag’s 50th Anniversary
“We called ourselves ‘the alternative to the alternative alternatives,'” says co-founder Ira Robbins.
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Def Leppard All-Star Jam Ends 2019 Rock Hall Event
The inductees closed the evening, joined by Queen’s Brian May, the Zombies, Susanna Hoffs, Ian Hunter and more, for “All the Young Dudes”
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Stevie Nicks’ Memorable 2019 Rock Hall Induction
She was the first female to be inducted twice into the Hall of Fame, after 21 men had already been so honored. She and Don Henley sang their 1981 hit duet
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The Zombies 2019 Rock Hall Induction Was a ‘Dream’
Though the British Invasion band had been eligible for entry decades ago, they were grateful to be finally recognized by their peers
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Rock Stars’ Tributes to Chuck Berry Upon His Passing in 2017
Here are some of the best of the best from fellow songwriters, guitarists and other artists who were inspired by his greatness
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Mike Bloomfield & the Electric Flag: Long Time Comin’
He was an American guitar hero before there was such a thing. In 1967 he put together a new but short-lived band that combined blues, soul and rock.
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When REO Speedwagon Had Their Breakthrough
Talk about perseverance! It took seven studio albums before the midwestern band achieved real success. Two years later, they were at the top of the music world
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The Epic Guitar Performance by Prince at the 2004 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
17 years after rock royalty honored George at the Hall of Fame, director Joel Gallen updated the clip of Prince’s blistering solo on “While My Guitar…”
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10 Big Rock Acts Without a US Top 10 Hit Single
Back when Top 40 radio played rock hits, most legendary acts achieved chart success. For some reason, Hendrix, ELP, AC/DC, Tull and more never had a pop hit. See who else and what their biggest hits were
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