Tag "best classic bands"
When John Mayall’s ‘Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton’ Broke Down Boundaries
The 1966 album featuring a 21-year-old Clapton helped establish a blues-rock template that would linger long after in the popular music firmament.
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Hello There: 13 Essential Cheap Trick Songs
The band came together in Rockford, Ill., in 1973, with guitarist Rick Nielsen, bassist Tom Petersson, drummer Bun E. Carlos, and singer Robin Zander forging a sound that drew equally from the British Invasion, power pop and hard rock.
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‘Super Session’: When Al Kooper, Mike Bloomfield and Stephen Stills Got Into a Jam
“The first real rock ’n’ roll jam session,” the gold-selling album featured members of some of the hottest bands of the late ’60s.
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The Rolling Stones Remain Fired Up on ‘Foreign Tongues’: Review
With two core members in their 80s and the other almost there, the Stones still sound much like they did during their peak years.
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Chicago’s Sizzling ’25 or 6 to 4′ Live in 1970
When they started out, they rocked with the best of ’em. This live performance of one of their classics features the amazing guitarist Terry Kath.
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Jim Croce: What Might Have Been
In 15 months, the singer-songwriter delivered many pop hits about some memorable characters. His career ended tragically on the brink of stardom.
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Moody Blues’ John Lodge 2017 Solo Tour: Review
It was a big year for the Moody Blues with a tour and expanded edition of their masterpiece, and selection for the Rock Hall.
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11 ‘Weird’ Songs Heard on the Dark Side of the Moon
The Apollo 10 astronauts say they heard strange music on their mission. Our likely candidates include cuts from The Beatles, The Stones and of course Pink Floyd.
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Radio Hits July 1973: On the Road to Shambala
Classic rock acts dominated the Top 40 this week with all-time greats by Three Dog Night, George Harrison, the Doobie Brothers and Jim Croce.
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When Johnny Cash Sang With the Monkees
He was 37 years old when he first starred on his own music variety TV series. Early on, he was joined by Dolenz, Jones and Nesmith on a good-humored segment.
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