Tag "best classic bands"

Original Beatles Drummer, Pete Best, Retires

He was hastily hired to join the band for concerts in Hamburg, Germany, in August 1960 until he was replaced by Ringo Starr in August 1962.

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Renowned Record Label Exec to Publish Book on ‘The Art of Rock Promotion’

Paul Rappaport, who enjoyed a storied career in rock radio promotion at Columbia Records during the genre’s glory days of multi-Platinum sales and sold-out arena tours, is also a natural born storyteller.

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Top Selling Albums of 1972: Rock’s Golden Era

Some of the biggest names in classic rock dominated the radio and sales charts throughout the decade. This year was no exception.

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Elton John, Brandi Carlile Release New Studio Album, ‘Who Believes In Angels’

The concept for Who Believes In Angels? was devised by the close friends along with songwriter and producer Andrew Watt. Bernie Taupin also contributed lyrics.

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Grateful Dead Celebrate 60th Anniversary With Massive Live Box

A 60-CD boxed set, Enjoying the Ride, maps an epic cross-country road trip with stops at storied venues. A significantly abridged edition is also available.

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The Hollies’ Allan Clarke on His Comeback: ‘It’s Still Me’

“Being with the Hollies was one of the greatest things that ever came into my life,” he says in our interview.

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Best Weekly Singles Chart of All-Time: April 1969 Edition

Let these great songs from CCR, the Zombies, Glen Campbell, Edwin Starr, the 5th Dimension, an overlooked track from Steppenwolf and more, bring you back.

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‘Chicago II’ Reissues Include Vinyl, New Dolby ATMOS Mix on Blu-ray

The new editions of the acclaimed 1970 album are based on the 2016 Steven Wilson remix.

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Willie Nelson ‘Stardust’: Reimagining the American Songbook

His record label was reluctant to issue it, but the album defied expectations and revived interest in the classic songwriting of the mid-20th century.

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Restored ‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII’ Gets Theater, Audio Releases

The 1972 concert film has been meticulously hand restored, frame-by-frame, from the original 35mm cut negative.

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