The Classic Rock Legacy

Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane on Alternate Quantums and Nude Mud Love-Ins

“San Francisco was very good, I think, particularly the musicians, at transmitting the goodness of the day, rather than complaining about the badness of the day.”

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Otis Redding’s ‘Dock of the Bay’ Legacy

The song was recorded 18 days before his death. In March 1968, for the first time, a song released posthumously hit #1. The sad tale of a bittersweet success

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The Mark Knopfler ‘Going Home’ Single With 60 Rock Legends

A 2024 release of his song, “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero),” features a Who’s Who of rock musicians with the proceeds to help fight teen cancer.

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The Epic Guitar Performance by Prince at the 2004 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

17 years after rock royalty honored George at the Hall of Fame, director Joel Gallen updated the clip of Prince’s blistering solo on “While My Guitar…”

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Wooly Bully: The Meaning of a Pop Culture Landmark

It’s short. It’s simple… even if deciphering the lyrics is a bit of a challenge. And it continues to resonate around the globe since becoming 1965’s record of the year.

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‘Young Americans’ at 50: Behind the Scenes, Studio and Stage

Music journalist Harvey Kubernik spoke to the star and others in his orbit about the recording, in this archival interview.

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Singing Rock Drummers: From the Skins to the Mike

From Ringo Starr and Levon Helm to Don Henley and Queen’s Roger Taylor, these drummers not only mastered the sticks but belted out the tunes.

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Eagles ‘Greatest Hits’: Biggest U.S. Album of All-Time

Not only is the 1976 collection the overall top-seller in the States, their ‘Hotel California’ is in fourth place.

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When Paul Simon (Seemingly) Ended His Touring Days

It was the final concert of 2018’s “Homeward Bound – The Farewell Tour.” The acclaimed singer-songwriter has since performed on occasion and has announced a 2025 return.

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1975: The Year in Music

The year gave us such classics as ‘Blood on the Tracks,’ ‘Born to Run,’ ‘Horses’ and ‘Physical Graffiti.’

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