Tag "best classic bands"

Paul Simon Brings His ‘Quiet Celebration’ to San Diego: Review

On his current concert tour, the 84 year-old songwriting legend performed both new and classic songs.

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A Boxed Set from the Byrds’ Gene Parsons: Review

Gene Parsons (no relation to Gram), though less celebrated than his namesake, spent four years with the Byrds, from 1968 to 1972.

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12 Essential Uriah Heep Songs

Formed in London in 1969, “Heep” blended heavy riffs, soaring harmonies and progressive ambition into a sound all its own.

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Best Classic Bands: It’s Burton Cummings’ Fault

The idea for our website started with an innocent Facebook post that resulted in a missed concert and a vow to do something about it.

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Tom Scholz on Brad Delp: ‘Best Male Studio Singer I’ve Ever Heard’

From our interview: “The two of us would go on all day and into the night and start again the next day. It was mental telepathy.”

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George Thorogood Sets ‘Baddest Show on Earth: Greatest Hits Live’ Album, Tour

The legendary blues rockers are celebrating more than five decades together.

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Joe Jackson Live Review: Still Looking (and Sounding) Sharp

Every song was performed seamlessly, aided by additional energy from the enthusiastic audience.

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Willie Nelson Is Still Going Strong at 93 on ‘Dream Chaser’: Review

His intimate, gravelly vocals remain effective, and the 10 songs here, six of which he co-wrote, are all deftly crafted.

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The Number One Singles of 1978: Sweet Sixteen

The Bee Gees had an astounding impact on the chart this year, thanks in no small part to the success of Saturday Night Fever (as well as brother Andy Gibb).

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Mudcrutch 2016 NYC Concert: ‘This is Far Out’—Review

The concert by Tom Petty’s “other” band allowed these remarkable musicians to showcase their talents. They were joined by none other than Roger McGuinn.

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