The Classic Rock Legacy
Digging In to The Yardbirds History
We sort out the notable moments of the legendary English blues-rock band in which Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page all played.
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George Martin, Beatles Producer, 1926 – 2016
The so-called Fifth Beatle, who signed the group when they had been passed on by every other British label, oversaw their stunning development
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Musicians We Lost in 2020
Dozens of our favorite artists have been taken from us in 2020, both due to the Covid-19 virus and other causes. We pay our respects.
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Scott Weiland Remembered by Fellow Rockers: 2015
The former frontman for Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver was on tour with his new band when he accidentally overdosed on December 3, 2015
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George Harrison Remembered With Brief Video
A collection of videos from the ex-Beatle’s solo years, including live and studio material, interviews and more, are available on his YouTube channel
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New Tom Petty Book: Exclusive Interview With Author
Christopher McKittrick offers insight to Somewhere You Feel Free: Tom Petty and Los Angeles, and the colorful characters and venues that inspired TP and his music
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Label Exec Reflects on Glenn Frey’s Legacy
A longtime music industry executive looks back on a long ago visit to the Eagles’ member’s home and wishes he had spent more time appreciating the moment
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Major Label PR in the ’70s: An Insider View
Dan Beck’s early years in the music biz gave him a front row seat in the rise of Bruce Springsteen and the Asbury Park scene
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Has the Golden Age of the Rock Bio/Memoir Already Peaked?
“As long as we listen to music, there will be books about artists and their gifts,” says one prolific author. But have we reached the saturation point?
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The Rolling Stones in NYC Book: Author Q-and-A
Can’t Give it Away on Seventh Avenue – The Rolling Stones in New York City offers a fascinating look at the band from TV appearances to concerts to PR stunts
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