The Classic Rock Legacy
Stephen Stills, John Fogerty, Ann Wilson Perform at 2022 Free Concert
The event was organized by businessman Jim Irsay who had been displaying parts of his collection of music memorabilia throughout the year
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Cream: Rock’s Short-Lived First Supergroup
Formed by blues fanatics in 1966 and gone by ’68, Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker redefined what a rock band was capable of doing.
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‘Celebrating’ Motown Rock Band, Rare Earth
The group scored three big hits for the label during their heyday
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I Get a Check From John Lennon
Our writer once got a check from the former Beatle for $15. Everyone insisted he never cash it. Yet what Lennon really gave him was priceless
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The DC5’s Mike Smith: Most Underrated Singer in Classic Rock?
The songwriter and keyboardist for the British Invasion group the Dave Clark Five also boasted a versatile singing voice and led the band to many hits
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Elvis Presley’s ’68 Comeback: Burbank to Graceland
Amidst the psychedelic revolution, something amazing happened: Viewers saw and heard some of the rawest, hardest rock and roll music of their lives
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The Making of Al Green and the Hi Records Sound
“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
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‘Buffalo Springfield Again’: Behind-the-Scenes
The album was a defining moment in L.A. music history; meshing songcraft with new recording techniques that elevated the music.
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Starship’s ‘We Built This City’: Really The Worst?
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.
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Brian Jones, the Rolling Stones’ Resident Musical Genius, is Recalled by Bill Wyman, Jimmy Page & Others
“I honestly believe that if there wasn’t a Brian Jones there wouldn’t have been a Rolling Stones.”–Bill Wyman
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