Tag "best classic bands"

The Mamas & the Papas’ ‘Creeque Alley’: Behind the Song

The lyrics are stocked with names and places, some of which may have been (and still are) unfamiliar to fans of the group. We break it down

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Radio Hits of April 1970: As Easy as ‘ABC’

Days before four students were shot and killed at Kent State Univ., U.S. audiences were blissfully listening to these songs.

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Gregg Allman Documentary Due This Summer

The film “traces his journey through profound personal tragedy and hard-won redemption.”

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Ringo Starr Releases 2nd T Bone Burnett-Produced Americana Album; Tour Coming

The album features collaborations with Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow, Sarah Jarosz, Molly Tuttle, and St. Vincent.

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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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Dave Mason: ‘Alone Together’—Colorful Throughout

It’s often remembered for its multi-colored marble vinyl, but the former Traffic member’s solo debut also contained some of his finest songs

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J. Geils Band’s ‘Live—Blow Your Face Out’ Revisited

It wasn’t their first live album, but ‘Blow Your Face Out’ took the band’s manic rock ‘n’ soul energy to another level entirely.

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Dave Mason Interview: Traffic and His Deep Musical History

Our interview with the founding member of Traffic who played with plenty of fellow rock royalty. He calls Traffic “one of the original alternative bands.”

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10 Essential Jackson Browne Songs Beyond the Hits

Our look at some choice tracks from his catalog other than such favorites as “Running on Empty,” “Doctor My Eyes,” “Somebody‘s Baby,” and “Take It Easy.”

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David Byrne Announces More Dates For 2025-2026 World Tour

Who Is the Sky? is his first new album since 2018’s acclaimed and award-winning American Utopia.

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