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The Classic Rock Legacy

The tail end of the ’70s saw superb music being made by some of rock’s great veterans and by many who were new to the scene.

“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

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.

It turns out Dylan was a packrat; he saved everything. Much of his collection is now on display at this fascinating museum.

When recording their third album, the band “all felt that this would be a special record right from the start,” says guitarist Jim Babjak.