The Classic Rock Legacy
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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Eurythmics’ ‘Sweet Dreams’ Well-Timed For MTV Success
Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart had a taste of success as part of an earlier band. Their 2nd album as a duo yielded a worldwide smash that was perfect for the MTV revolution.
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Revisiting Opening Night of Mark Knopfler’s 2019 Tour
The former Dire Straits frontman toured with a 10-piece band in support of his album, Down the Road Wherever. Watch him perform several favorites
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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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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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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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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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Eric Burdon & The Animals’ Love Song to ‘Monterey’
Performing a the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 was such a profound experience for the British singer that he wrote a song about it. Here’s the story.
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