Tag "best classic bands"
The Number One Singles of 1975: Each Has a Story
39 different songs reached the top of the U.S. chart this year, though programmers were airing less from rock acts. One star continued a run with 4 more.
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How Dr. Hook Got on the ‘Cover of the Rolling Stone’
A band records a song about its burning desire to make it to the cover of the leading music magazine. We’ve got the backstory. Do you know who wrote it?
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‘Get Back’: The Beatles’ Album That Was, Wasn’t And Is
When you listen to the LP as a cohesive experience, it feels like a genuine concept album—these guys being what they were.
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Rainbow Gets ‘Temple of the King: 1975-1976’ 9-CD Box Set
The 2026 release is described as the most comprehensive collection of the opening phase of the classic hard rock band’s work to date.
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Van Halen ‘5150’ Gets Expanded Edition
The band began a new chapter in 1986 with their first album featuring the lineup of Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and Sammy Hagar.
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Lou Gramm Issues New Studio Album, ‘Released’
The iconic voice of Foreigner will also be touring to support the LP.
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10 (More) Re-Released Singles That Became Hits
Sometimes the timing just wasn’t right. When many of these classic rock songs first went to radio they flopped. The stars were aligned the second time.
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Dash Crofts, of Seals & Crofts Soft-Rock Duo, Dies at 85
Their hits included the ’70s radio staples “Summer Breeze” and “Diamond Girl.”
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Happy Birthday, Diana Ross!
Lauded as one of the greatest entertainers of all time, she has a phenomenal number of big singles and has received almost every honor imaginable.
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Radio Hits in March 1965: No Phone, No Pool, No Pets
The British Invasion was in full swing as many of these acts shared the spotlight with U.S. pop and soul singers. No surprise who was #1.
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