The Classic Rock Legacy

Bob Dylan Bassist Harvey Brooks on Making ‘Highway 61’

“A thin, frizzy-haired guy dressed in jeans and boots was standing in the front of the mixing console. I assumed it was Bob Dylan.”

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Prince Revealed His Genius in Early Interview

Our Contributor enjoyed a rare 90-minute interview with the then-young performer – face to face – as part of the budding star’s PR team

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When Phil Collins Began His Comeback Tour

In 2017, the musician began his first solo tour in over a decade, with his teenaged son. Less than a week later, it was postponed when he had a nasty fall

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Paul McCartney Opens 2017 Tour With Return to Tokyo’s Budokan

Sir Paul returned to a legendary venue at age 74. His set list included a mix of Beatles, Wings and solo hits and he also reached back to his Quarrymen days

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Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora Reunite at 2018 Rock Hall Induction

Radio host Howard Stern praised the band in his induction speech as “some of the nicest people I’ve met,” before lambasting the Rock Hall’s Jann Wenner

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Cheap Trick’s ‘Dream’ 2016 Rock Hall Induction

Kid Rock noted how the band recalled The Beatles and were both punk and pop. Then Cheap Trick musically wrapped up the night

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Yes Shares Stage at Rock Hall 2017 Induction

It was at times serious and playful, gracious and even bawdy, for the members of the progressive rock band, who waited more than 20 years for the moment

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‘Ziggy Stardust’: An Interview with Engineer Ken Scott

“With ‘Ziggy,’ some of the sounds I got I have no idea how I got them. They blew me away. It was, “’Wow. How the hell did I do that?’”–Ken Scott

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When Queen and Rami Malek Reigned at the Oscars

The actor had swept all the awards shows earlier, so why not the Acadeny Awards? Earlier, Queen + Adam Lambert opened the show with a rocking performance

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Aerosmith’s Early Years: 1970–72—Book Excerpt

Before they sold out arenas and stadiums, Aerosmith struggled in dive bars and school gyms. A new book details the “bad boys from Boston’s” first years.

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