The Classic Rock Legacy

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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Todd Rundgren Performed Elsewhere on Night of 2021 Rock Hall Induction

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

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When the J. Geils Band Finally Broke Through

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.

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Tulsa’s Bob Dylan Center Reveals a Trove of Treasures in ‘Mixing Up the Medicine’ Exhibit

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

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Tom Petty, in 1996 Interview, Runs Down a Dream: ‘I Want To Play the Fillmore’

“I never sought to be a personality or a celebrity. I just want to be a musician.”—TP clarifies his life goals in a long-ago chat

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Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash and Aftermath

Only four years after their debut album, the Florida band suffered a devastating loss when their chartered plane ran out of fuel, killing six people.

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When Paul Simon Dazzled on Opening Night of His Farewell Tour

Watch the beloved singer-songwriter as he began 2018’s Homeward Bound Tour with a full 25-song set of his memorable favorites

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The Beach Boys’ ‘Good Vibrations’: Brian’s Masterpiece

1966 was a watershed year for the group, with the release of Brian Wilson’s genius album, Pet Sounds, and this song, recorded with the Wrecking Crew.

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1968—The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums

Rock was still very intense in ’68 but it began giving way to quieter, more roots-oriented sounds. More than anything though, the music was diverse.

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