Tag "best classic bands"
Bonnie Raitt Adds Dates to 2026 Tour
The 13x Grammy winner broke through to the top in the early 90s with her albums Nick of Time and Luck of the Draw.
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Now Subbing For Elvis Presley… Glen Campbell
The great musician and singer had perfect pitch and an uncanny ability to match Elvis’ key and delivery, enabling him to present new songs to the King.
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Stevie Wonder: “Fulfillingness’ First Finale” Was Beyond Category
“People categorize because they can’t get used to change,” said Wonder upon the release of his 1974 groundbreaking album.
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The Who’s ‘Face Dances’: After Tragedy, Transition
Somehow, after Keith Moon’s death, they were able to direct their energy into a fine studio effort that explored new and varied styles.
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The Epic Guitar Performance by Prince at the 2004 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
17 years after rock royalty honored George at the Hall of Fame, director Joel Gallen updated the clip of Prince’s blistering solo on “While My Guitar…”
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The Ides of March and the Story of ‘Vehicle’
They took their band name from a Shakespeare classic, their biggest hit from a real-life incident, and they drove their way up the charts in the year 1970.
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Country Joe Was More Than Woodstock—About 40 Albums More
The remarkably enduring singer-songwriter/activist, who retired—and died—in his beloved Berkeley, was never really given his due as one of the original, prolific troubadours of American music.
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12 Overlooked Rock Songs of 1972
These dozen tracks, from Deep Purple, Aretha, the Kinks, Chicago and The Who are absolutely worth listening to again.
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Quincy Jones: A ‘Lost’ Interview With ‘Q’
Long before his association with Michael Jackson, “Q” was one of the music world’s most accomplished composers, arrangers, producers and band leaders.
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Musician Deaths of 2026
Many of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, have been taken from us this year. We pay our respects.
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