Tag "best classic bands"
Elvis Presley: What They Said About the King
Who did the King influence? Oh, just the Beatles, Stones, the Who, Springsteen, Bowie, Elton John and countless others. Read about it, in their own words
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David Bowie: ‘In the ’70s, I Never Felt Like a Rock Star’
An interview with a senior label exec covering a range of topics: “I’m not a great singer,” Ziggy’s clothes and the answer to “Is it hard being David Bowie?”
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Top Radio Hits 1966: What a Year For Singles!
The British Invasion, popular vocalists and novelty hits all topped the charts. Songs from the Rascals, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, and Mamas & the Papas. What were the biggest?
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Radio Hits in January 1969: Don’t Break My Heart
Seven months before the Woodstock festival, future classic rock hits from CCR and the Doors were side-by-side with songs by the Bee Gees, Sammy and Sly
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Joe Jackson ‘Look Sharp!’: An Artful Debut
The impressive 11 songs that made the final cut of this new wave-era debut comprise a coherent piece of art with nary a dull moment.
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Peter Frampton Interview On His ‘Comes Alive!’ Album
He recorded one of the best-selling albums in history, and he’s proud of it. Do you know what really makes him happy?
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Michael Bolton Recovering From Surgery For Brain Tumor
“Just before the holidays, it was discovered that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery. Thanks to my incredible medical team, the surgery was a success”
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Elton John’s ‘Tumbleweed Connection’: Raising the Stakes
The musical language that would define his work is all present on this early gem that solidified Elton’s writing partnership with Bernie Taupin
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David Soul, ‘Starsky & Hutch’ Actor, Singer, Dies at 80
After finding success as a detective on the ’70s TV smash, he hit the top of the charts with his single ‘Don’t Give Up on Us.’
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