Tag "best classic bands"
James Taylor Adds Dates to 2025 Tour
The legendary singer-songwriter turns 77 on March 12.
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Daryl Hall & John Oates’ ‘Voices’: Taking Control
“It really marks a moment where Daryl and I decided to take creative control over our own music,” said Oates.
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Surviving the ’70s: 12 Disco Songs Even Rock Fans Enjoy
Though the genre is maligned, there are plenty of choices that will get rock die-hards on the dance floor at their cousin’s wedding
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Radio Hits in March 1970
The Beatles’ influence was all over the Top 40 this week, joined by big hits from the Jackson 5 and Bobby Sherman. Thought of Frijid Pink lately?
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Huey Lewis & the News’ ‘Fore!’: Cementing a Deep Pop Legacy
The band’s 1986 release was their second to reach #1 thanks to four Top 10 singles.
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12 (More) Soaring Vocals of the ’60s: Good Vibes
In a decade where Top 40 playlists were filled with songs from a variety of genres, these performances were truly special.
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Robin Trower, 80, Adds to 2025 Tour Following Health Issues
The guitarist postponed his 2024 concerts following a “major operation.” He’s celebrating the release of an expanded edition of his acclaimed 1974 album.
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When the Eagles Took Off: A 2008 Interview with Randy Meisner
“On one of our first gigs, in Boulder, Colorado, I captured it on tape. I had this little stereo tape machine and it was exam time for the college students, so I recorded this gig in front of three people”—Randy Meisner
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Steely Dan Delivers Bite-Sized Gems on ‘Pretzel Logic’
On their 1974 LP, Fagen and Becker honed their humorous lyrics and perfected their luscious arrangements that straddled multiple genres.
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Jethro Tull Releases New Studio Album, ‘Curious Ruminant’
The 2025 title follows the band’s recent burst of recording activity with releases in 2022 and 2023.
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