The Classic Rock Legacy

When Joni Mitchell’s Musical Comeback Began

At the 2022 charitable tribute, the legendary singer-songwriter sang in public for the first time since 2013. She suffered a brain aneurysm in 2015.

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New Book Celebrates Trouser Press Music Mag’s 50th Anniversary

“We called ourselves ‘the alternative to the alternative alternatives,'” says co-founder Ira Robbins.

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Def Leppard All-Star Jam Ends 2019 Rock Hall Event

The inductees closed the evening, joined by Queen’s Brian May, the Zombies, Susanna Hoffs, Ian Hunter and more, for “All the Young Dudes”

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Stevie Nicks’ Memorable 2019 Rock Hall Induction

She was the first female to be inducted twice into the Hall of Fame, after 21 men had already been so honored. She and Don Henley sang their 1981 hit duet.

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The Zombies 2019 Rock Hall Induction Was a ‘Dream’

Though the British Invasion band had been eligible for entry decades ago, they were grateful to be finally recognized by their peers

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Mike Bloomfield & the Electric Flag: Long Time Comin’

He was an American guitar hero before there was such a thing. In 1967 he put together a new but short-lived band that combined blues, soul and rock.

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Foreigner—Debut Album: The Inside Story

How the band was signed to Atlantic Records, as told by its members and label president, Jerry Greenberg. And the unique clause in the contract…

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10 Totally Cool Classic Rock/Soul Songs

In the ’60s and ’70s, rock and soul converged to inspire some fine music from the likes of Curtis Mayfield, Sly & the Family Stone, Stevie Wonder and more

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Rock Hall Inductee Bobby Womack: R&B Legend, Friend of Rock Stars

His songs were recorded by the Stones, Janis and many others, and he counted them among his friends. And man, did he have some stories!

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Jon Bon Jovi to Rock Hall in ’18: It’s About F’ing Time!

The band had been eligible since 2008. Did years of frustration boil over as JBJ spoke at their pre-induction press conference?

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