Tag "best classic bands"
7 Class Axes & the Guitarists Who Wielded Them
It’s magic when guitarists find an instrument that suits their style, sound and preferences. Guitar World’s Founding Editor takes a look.
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‘Paul McCartney: Man on the Run’: New Documentary Focuses on the Wings Era—Review
Much of the film revolves around the remote farm in Scotland where he retreated after the Beatles’ final concert.
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Get Ready: 12 Classic Songs by The Temptations
Our story showcases the stunning evolution of the chart-topping hits and unforgettable recordings of, most notably, Dennis Edwards, Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin, Otis Williams, and Paul Williams.
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Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson Expand Their 2026 Celebration of Rush and Neil Peart Into 2027
Four months after Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson announced their return to the stage, they’ve added many more shows around the world.
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Robin Trower Live! Gets 50th Anniversary Expanded Reissue
Due to the limitations of vinyl at the time, only seven tracks from the show made it onto the original LP.
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The David Crosby Solo Debut—Well Worth Remembering
For the 1971 release, Croz gathered a superb supporting cast, one that featured the communal contributions of friends and fellow travelers.
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Average White Band’s Surprise #1: ‘Pick Up the Pieces’
The Scottish band got their big break as the opening act on Clapton’s 1973 comeback tour. A year later, this instrumental single failed to chart in the U.K.
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10 Top Rock Organists (& Their Most Killer Tracks)—Part 2
The first edition included such legends as Billy Preston, Keith Emerson, Garth Hudson, Ray Manzarek and Booker T. Jones.
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Deluxe ‘Queen II’ Set Coming + A Rare 1974 Interview with Freddie Mercury
“We do rock ’n’ roll, and our presentation is just a way of putting across the music. We view albums and concerts as two spheres of work. There’s a different level in the studio as compared to when you’re on stage. But when we’re before an audience, we let loose.”—Mercury
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1967 Rock Music Highlights: One Amazing Year
What a year for rock, pop and soul music! Here are some of the highlights when FM “underground” radio was starting to overtake AM Top 40.
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