The Classic Rock Legacy

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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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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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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Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Heartbreakers at 2018 Concert

The house band for the 2018 edition of Stills’ annual Light Up the Blues concert, was Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench and Steve Ferrone.

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When Dickey Betts Made a Surprise, Final Appearance in 2018

The Allman Brothers Band founding member had brain surgery 3 months earlier following a stroke and subsequent fall. On New Year’s Eve he was back on stage

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When Don Henley Revealed That Deacon Frey, Glenn’s Son, Was Joining Eagles

“I think it’s the only appropriate way to carry on. Deacon is a very talented young man, and he seems to be up for the task”

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‘Louie Louie,’ the Kingsmen and the FBI: Only in America

It all seems so silly now, especially since no one seemed to know the words to the song.

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