Tag "best classic bands"
A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Cynic Visits the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
After 35 years of critiquing the induction process, our editor finally made his way to the actual Hall in Cleveland. What did he think of it?
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Three Zombies Reissues Underscore Their Excellence: Review
The British Invasion band had more to offer than their three big hits: “She’s Not There,” “Tell Her No” and “Time of the Season.”
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1970: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums
We looked back at hundreds of albums released that year and whittled the list down to 50 standouts. How many do you own?
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The Number One Singles of 1979: Hot Stuff
The “Queen of Disco” earned three chart-toppers as rock continued to take a back seat on Top 40.
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‘Wildflowers’: Tom Petty’s Heartbroken Solo Masterpiece
Petty called it his favorite album. Its generous song list only hinted at the virtual torrent of material he was creating during this period.
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Nobody Does It Better: 13 Essential Carly Simon Songs
The settings have changed—from intimate relationship songs to blockbuster movie themes—but the gift for melody and sharply observed storytelling have remained.
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When a Radio Legend and a Bottle of Jack Saved a Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert
In ’76, the band’s management asked an exec at their label to set up a live radio broadcast. When show time arrived, they refused to go on. Enter Scott Muni.
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50 Years Post-‘Tapestry,’ Carole King Finally Earned Rock Hall Induction as a Performer
She practically invented a genre and influenced countless other singer-songwriters. The 1971 album earned 4 Grammy Awards and set records and trends.
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13 ‘Lost’ Motown Songs
The label’s greatest hits have been played for generations, but the story doesn’t end with the big smashes.
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Question Mark + the Mysterians’ 96 Tears: The Riff
It starts with one of the most memorable riffs in rock history and the tale that follows: You did me wrong, but you will get yours yet. So who is “?”
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