The Classic Rock Legacy
Nick Gilder’s Glitter Rock-Infused #1 Single
Only 16 singles reached #1 in the U.S. in 1978. This surprise hit was one of them though the rocker never came close to duplicating the feat
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Chrysalis Co-Founder Chris Wright on Label’s Rise
In this excerpt from HITS Presents History of the Music Biz Two – The Mike Sigman Interviews, the exec talks about guiding the career development of the label’s Ten Years After, Procol Harum, Leo Sayer and Blondie
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The Making of the Dan Fogelberg Tribute Album
Seven years in the making, the labor-of-love project featured Boz Scaggs, Jimmy Buffett and–in their first studio recording–the “new” Eagles.
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Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds: Duo, Trio, Quartet or Law Firm?
Their history—and their name—is somewhat convoluted, but one thing for certain is that this soft-rock group landed two big hits.
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Stephen Stills, John Fogerty, Ann Wilson Perform at 2022 Free Concert
The event was organized by businessman Jim Irsay who had been displaying parts of his collection of music memorabilia throughout the year
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Cream: Rock’s Short-Lived First Supergroup
Formed by blues fanatics in 1966 and gone by ’68, Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker redefined what a rock band was capable of doing.
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‘Celebrating’ Motown Rock Band, Rare Earth
The group scored three big hits for the label during their heyday
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I Get a Check From John Lennon
Our writer once got a check from the former Beatle for $15. Everyone insisted he never cash it. Yet what Lennon really gave him was priceless
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Liverpool Get-Together: The Most Touching Show The Beatles Ever Gave
This was like having friends over for a boozy party, minus the booze, and in a theater instead of a parlor.
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The DC5’s Mike Smith: Most Underrated Singer in Classic Rock?
The songwriter and keyboardist for the British Invasion group the Dave Clark Five also boasted a versatile singing voice and led the band to many hits
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