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The Classic Rock Legacy

Classical themes have found their way into rock since the earliest days of the music. We look at some of the best, from ELO to ELP and beyond.

“The main thing is, Al could sing in tune. Once he got a hook on a song, it was hard to beat him.”–Producer Willie Mitchell

Most artists are lucky to have a top 5 hit with one band. Sonny Geraci reached that plateau with two different groups in two different decades.

When you listen to the LP as a cohesive experience, it feels like a genuine concept album—these guys being what they were.

The album was a defining moment in L.A. music history; meshing songcraft with new recording techniques that elevated the music.

Music critics love to call this 1985 #1 single the worst song ever. But is it really? We asked the former members of the band how they feel about it.

“I honestly believe that if there wasn’t a Brian Jones there wouldn’t have been a Rolling Stones.”–Bill Wyman

Our writer’s picks for one of the most popular genres in the ’70s. The bands here could provide great Southern rock album lists all their own

The Class of 2021 ceremony was held in Cleveland. But although the legendary musician and producer was also in Ohio, he was 249 miles away

The only #1 hit for this dynamic Boston band was about a schoolboy crush later being crushed for real. We look back at an early MTV favorite.