Tag "best classic bands"
‘Buffalo Springfield Again’: Behind-the-Scenes
The album was a defining moment in L.A. music history; meshing songcraft with new recording techniques that elevated the music.
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Radio Hits in November 1973: Name That Tune
While Richard Nixon was insisting “I am not a crook,” Top 40 listeners enjoyed classic rock hits from Todd Rundgren, Steve Miller Band, the Stones and Jim Croce.
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Shine On: Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Gets 50th Anniversary Edition
The 2025 release, with previously unreleased alternate versions and demos, gives fans a new perspective into one of the band’s most iconic and best-loved albums.
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Herb Alpert, 90, Adds 2026 Tour Dates With Reformed Tijuana Brass Band
He continues to commemorate the 60th anniversary of his historic album Whipped Cream & Other Delights performing hits like “The Lonely Bull,” “Spanish Flea,” “Taste of Honey” and his vocal smash, “This Guy’s In Love With You.”
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David Byrne in Concert 2025—Nothing But Humans: Review
Long gone are the loud-looking amplifiers, mic stands, cables and big, muscular drum and percussion setups. In its place—humans.
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The Best Classic Rock Albums of 2025
Legends such as Elton John, Ringo Starr, Boz Scaggs, Chrissie Hynde and many others released outstanding albums during the year.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner Announce 2026 Co-Headline Tour
The two classic rock bands have 19 dates together during the summer.
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Squeeze to Release ‘First’ Album, ‘Trixies’
The album was written by the teenage Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook at the start of their songwriting partnership.
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17 #1 Hits Worse Than ‘We Built This City’
That mid-’80s Starship hit perennially tops lists of the worst chart-toppers ever. It’s bad, we agree, but we’ve found others that are even worse.
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Stephen Stills’ A-List Solo Debut Revisited
A balance of DIY proficiency and top-tier talent gave the 1970 release an early head start in the race for most popular solo album by a member of CSN&Y.
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