Tag "best classic bands"
Leo Sayer ‘Just a Boy’: A Big Leap Forward
The singer-songwriter’s second LP found him at the cusp of a career that would lead to greater glories, while ensuring his stature on the singles charts.
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Jazz Fest 2025 Sets Star-Studded Lineup
The organizers of the popular festival have booked another broad-ranging list of artists.
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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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The REO Speedwagon Debut LP: A Hint of Things to Come
Their only album with frontman Terry Luttrell, it paved the way for future success.
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The Sprawling ‘London Calling’ From The Clash
The 2-LP set was one of the best albums of its time, and marked the evolution of the UK quartet from punk heroes to great rock band.
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Harold Melvin and Teddy Pendergrass: Legacy Recalled
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, with lead vocals by Pendergrass, ruled the R&B charts in the ’70s with ten Top 10 singles.
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John Fogerty Talks About Writing ‘Proud Mary’
50 years after he began writing one of his most-beloved tracks, the musician shared how the song came to be.
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Rockers’ Tributes to Sam Moore of Soul Duo Sam & Dave
He teamed with Dave Prater, earning such hits as “Hold On, I’m Comin'” and “Soul Man” for the Atlantic-distributed Stax label.
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Ringo Starr Returns With Country Album: ‘It Was a Joy Making It’
His lifelong love of country music has been apparent and celebrated throughout his illustrious career (“Act Naturally,” “What Goes On,” “Don’t Pass Me By”).
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11 Surprising 1970s Radio Hits
It’s amazing that these songs from The Kinks, George Harrison, Rick Dees and more not only were played on Top 40 radio but became smash hits. Their stories…
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