BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
David Gilmour Announces ‘Luck and Strange,’ First New Studio Album Since 2015
The 2024 album is a family affair
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How Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders Led to 10cc: A Groovy Kind of Story
Two related British “one-hit wonder” bands had to come and go before one of their members finally found lasting success. It’s a groovy tale indeed!
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New Album Captures the Doors Live in Sweden: Review
The 1968 program draws material from their first four studio albums.
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Top-Selling Albums of 1981: Rock Still Reigned
Many established bands were criticized as “corporate rock” acts though they, in fact, had been paying their dues for years
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Paul McCartney & Wings’ 1974 ‘One Hand Clapping’ Live Album to Finally Get Official Release
One of the most bootlegged live albums, recorded in August 1974, finally receives a proper release
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Experience Hendrix Tour Returning in 2024 With All-Star Lineup
The multi-artist celebration of Jimi Hendrix’s musical genius, returns for the first time in five years
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David Gilmour Announces ‘Luck and Strange,’ First New Studio Album Since 2015
The 2024 album is a family affair
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Johnny Cash Newly Discovered 1993 Album, ‘Songwriter,’ Coming
His son, John Carter Cash, stripped the recordings back to just Johnny’s powerful, pristine vocals and acoustic guitar, and invited some acclaimed musicians to the mix
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Asia, Focus Announce ‘Heat of the Moment’ 2024 Tour
The summer run also features Martin Turner (ex Wishbone Ash) and Curved Air. The concerts will be MC’d by artist Roger Dean
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A New Riders of the Purple Sage Concert Set from 1976: Review
The one-time Grateful Dead country-rock spinoff dipped into their earliest material and choice covers for this live show.
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Huey Lewis Musical, ‘Heart of Rock & Roll,’ on Broadway: Reviews
The original production is inspired by the band’s many classic rock hits like “Power of Love,” “If This Is It,” and the title track
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Chet Atkins Tribute Album Features Clapton, Gill and Krauss
We Still Can’t Say Good Bye: A Musicians’ Tribute to Chet Atkins celebrates “Mr. Guitar” on the centennial of his birth
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Ian Hunter Releases All-Star ‘Defiance Part 2’ Album
The cast includes Jeff Beck and Taylor Hawkins in what proved to be among their final recordings, along with stars from Queen, Def Leppard, and many more
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Deep Purple ‘Machine Head’: Rockin’ in Montreux
The 1972 album, cut by their classic lineup, made them big stars, and they soon toured the world. And there was much more to it than “Smoke on the Water.”
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