The Classic Rock Legacy
Average White Band’s Surprise #1: ‘Pick Up the Pieces’
The Scottish band got their big break as the opening act on Clapton’s 1973 comeback tour. A year later, this instrumental single failed to chart in the U.K.
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Blood, Sweat & Tears—Groundbreaking Debut: Rewind
The idea was simple but brand new: a rock band augmented by a jazz-influenced horn section. Soon, a classic album was born
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15 Rockers’ Early Days: Before They Were Stars
Eagles, Simon & Garfunkel, Hendrix, Stephen Stills and other rockers made records before anyone knew who they were. You’ve got to hear these!
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Motown Covers Motown: Classic Double-Dips
It was by no means unusual, during the company’s heyday, for a second (or third or fourth) Motown artist to cover the work of another.
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Blind Faith: Behind the Doomed Supergroup’s Only Album
Formed from the ashes of Cream and Traffic, the new British quartet had so much promise. But after one stellar LP and a handful of gigs, they were gone.
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Remembering Hal Blaine, Wrecking Crew Drummer on 100s of Hits
The inventive member of the Los Angeles-based studio musicians performed on hits by the Beach Boys, Mamas and Papas, Sonny & Cher, and many more
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Janis Joplin Remembered by Her Friends and Peers
“She was absolutely breathtaking, hypnotic, compelling and soul-shaking, doing something that no one else was doing.”—Clive Davis
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Reggie Young: The Prolific Guitarist You’ve Likely Never Heard Of
His guitar can be heard on recordings by Elvis Presley, the Box Tops, Dusty Springfield, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Ringo Starr and more.
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Steve Earle Interview: The Return of the Outlaw
“It took me a long time to get a record deal and be successful, but I was luckier than a lot of people. I knew what I was when I was 12 years old”
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Pat Benatar Inducted Into Rock Hall in 2022, At Last
“What an amazing night! Sharing the stage with so many talented people! An honor we’ll cherish. Blessings abound!”
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