The Classic Rock Legacy
A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Cynic Visits the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
After 35 years of critiquing the Rock Hall’s induction process, our editor finally made his way to the actual Hall in Cleveland. What did he think of it?
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A Visit to Stockholm’s ABBA Museum
Sweden’s equivalent of Graceland (slogan: “Walk in, Dance Out”), it’s just like ABBA’s signature hits: pristine perfection
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Ben E. King’s Voice Will Stand By Us For All Time
The soul singer co-wrote one of the most poignant love songs ever recorded, and enjoyed numerous hits with the Drifters and as a solo artist
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10 Songs That Defined New Wave Music
New wave music wasn’t easily defined, but most fans knew it when they heard it. We chose 10 songs that, to us, were the best of the genre.
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First-Generation Rockers: Who’s Still With Us?
With the deaths of Don Everly and Little Richard, we wonder: Which of the earliest rock ‘n’ rollers are alive? Here are 8 who made the music what it was
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Gary Wright: The Dream Weaver
The former Spooky Tooth leader collaborated with George Harrison and enjoyed two big solo hits of his own in 1976. He popularized the synthesizer in rock music
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Dire Straits’ Bizarre Rock Hall 2018 Induction
There have been strange inductions at previous Rock Hall events and this one joins the list as Mark Knopfler and brother David were no-shows
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Deep Purple Inducted in Rock Hall with ‘Smoking’ 2016 Set
Founder Ritchie Blackmore wasn’t there to share the honor. But the band were still a hit with the induction ceremony crowd
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Rolling Stones’ ‘Exile on Main St.’: An Interview with Engineer Andy Johns
“They were at the height of their powers as far as rock ’n’ roll goes. ‘Exile’ turned out to be a great collection of music.”–Engineer Andy Johns
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ELO Lights Up Their Rock Hall 2017 Induction
Two of the four members being inducted were no-shows but it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm as Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood celebrated their honor, following a touching speech by George Harrison’s son, Dhani
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