Tag "best classic bands"
Classic Rock Stars Offer Tributes to Filmmaker David Lynch
He directed such films as Blue Velvet, 1984’s Dune, and Eraserhead, and co-created the mystery-horror series Twin Peaks.
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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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