The Classic Rock Legacy

Amy Winehouse’s Death Still Haunts

The Academy Award-winning documentary is a “dark and painful” tale that sadly shows how she was destined to die young and join music’s “27 Club”

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The Classics IV Trio: ‘Spooky,’ ‘Stormy’ & ‘Traces’

They had three huge hits in less than a year and a half. Who were they and what became of them? We look back at the brief career of the Classics IV.

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The Youngbloods’ ‘Get Together’: Unique Path to Success

The song had been kicking around for a few years when they recorded it. Their first release of the tune bombed. Then it became a timeless anthem.

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Session Kings: The Beatles at the BBC on July 16, 1963

One of the finest sessions in all of rock and roll history, this marathon date captured the band at its performing peak.

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Fleetwood Mac Returned to Stage at 2017 Classic West

The group’s first concert in 12 months featured 8 songs from the 1977 album that cemented their status as classic rock heavyweights

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Full Cyrkle: The ‘Red Rubber Ball’ Band Bounces Back

They scored a smash single with an unreleased Paul Simon song, were managed by Brian Epstein and disappeared after two hits

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Color-Coded Love: A Bounty of Affection for the Beatles’ ‘Red Album’

If one was not there when the Beatles happened, there’s a strong chance that the ‘Red Album’ was the point of romantic entry.

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Janis Joplin & Jorma Kaukonen: The Tale of the Typewriter Tape

Before they became rock icons, Janis and the Jefferson Airplane guitarist played acoustic blues. Here’s the tale of their fascinating 1964 duets

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New Box Set of Stax Records Songwriting Demos Fills Out the Story of An All-Time Great R&B Label

Written In Their Soul, a sprawling new collection, features nearly 150 demo recordings made for the Memphis soul label, nearly all previously unreleased.

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Ann Wilson of Heart: Her 10 Favorite Live Albums

While gems from fellow classic rock legends like Deep Purple and The Who are on the list, some of the others may surprise you

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