Tag "best classic bands"
Rock Stars’ Tributes to Chuck Berry Upon His Passing in 2017
Here are some of the best of the best from fellow songwriters, guitarists and other artists who were inspired by his greatness.
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Jesse Colin Young, of ‘Get Together’ Fame, Dies
As the frontman of the Youngbloods, he immortalized the ideals of the Woodstock generation with their recording of the Chet Powers composition.
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John Sebastian on the ‘Magic’ of the Lovin’ Spoonful
From ’60s hits to Woodstock to “Welcome Back” to what he’s doing in recent years, the singer-songwriter finds his joy in music.
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Thin Lizzy ‘Live and Dangerous’: When Anything Might Happen—And Did
The Irish rockers’ concert album hits us again and again, and we like it. At its close, you feel like you should take a breather.
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Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane on Alternate Quantums and Nude Mud Love-Ins
“San Francisco was very good, I think, particularly the musicians, at transmitting the goodness of the day, rather than complaining about the badness of the day.”
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Otis Redding’s ‘Dock of the Bay’ Legacy
The song was recorded 18 days before his death. In March 1968, for the first time, a song released posthumously hit #1. The sad tale of a bittersweet success.
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Jimmy Page & the Black Crowes ‘Live at the Greek’ Expanded For 25th Anniv.
The collection now boasts 36 tracks including 16 previously unreleased performances.
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ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Steps Away From Tour: Health Issue
They have engaged fellow Texan and longtime tech member, percussionist and drummer, John Douglas, for the interim.
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The Mark Knopfler ‘Going Home’ Single With 60 Rock Legends
A 2024 release of his song, “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero),” features a Who’s Who of rock musicians with the proceeds to help fight teen cancer.
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Billy Crystal’s Moving, Funny Muhammad Ali Eulogy in 2016
Watch the actor-comedian gave a brilliant tribute to his “big brother” of 42 years. “Didn’t he make all of our lives a little bit better than they were?”
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