The Classic Rock Legacy
When the Climax Blues Band Got it Right
The British group began as a blues revivalist outfit and charted twice with songs that were a bit outside of their original musical style
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Pete Townshend: 10 Great Guitar Solos With The Who
How do you narrow down the most memorable guitar parts ever played by one of rock’s all-time greats? Our writer happily digs deep inside the Who’s catalog.
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17 Classic Chuck Berry Covers
The legend, who may have invented rock and roll, died at 90 in 2017. To celebrate his legacy, we’ve chosen 17 of his best, by some of his biggest fans
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Remember the Country-Rock Band the Ozark Mountain Daredevils?
The group from Springfield, Mo., had two big radio hits, “Jackie Blue” and “If You Wanna Get to Heaven,” in the mid-’70s.
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The Summer of Love and That Song About ‘San Francisco’
It was a song of its time, inviting “gentle people” to wear flowers in their hair and migrate to California. Many thousands took Scott McKenzie’s advice
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Steve Winwood Opens 2017 Tour With Survey of Hits
The veteran British rock superstar reached back to Traffic, Blind Faith, the Spencer Davis Group and his solo albums for material
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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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