Tag "best classic bands"

The Number One Singles of 1970

Only two songs stayed at the top for four weeks or more. And thus, no less than 29 singles reached #1 that year. Several musical acts had more than one

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Paul McCartney, Frampton Call For Foreigner Rock Hall Induction

Unlike many of their peers, Foreigner continues to be overlooked by the Rock Hall; the band has finally been nominated

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T. Rex Get it On With Epic, Live Performance of ‘Bang a Gong’

The pioneering glam rock band enjoyed a run of ten straight Top 5 singles in their native England. This phenomenal song was their only US pop hit.

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Jim Gordon Biography, ‘Drums & Demons,’ Arrives From Author Joel Selvin

The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon, from the best-selling author, is with the cooperation of the late drummer’s family and first-hand accounts, medical records and court documents

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Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan to Headline 2024 Outlaw Music Festival

The unprecedented lineup also includes Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, and John Mellencamp with Brittney Spencer

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Jake Clemons Fills His Uncle Clarence’s Big Shoes

The saxophonist talks about playing with the E Street Band, the audience’s reception, the first time he saw them perform

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Genesis’ ‘A Trick of the Tail’: A New Beginning

The album proved that Genesis was set to achieve commercial and artistic successes beyond what they’d accomplished during the Peter Gabriel years

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New ‘Boutique Sounds of Swinging London’ Anthology: Review

The 3-disc collection features hits by the Kinks, the Yardbirds and the Troggs but also many impossibly rare sides.

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Tedeschi Trucks Band Sets 2024 ‘Deuces Wild’ Tour

The 12-piece group are led by the husband/wife duo of guitarist Derek Trucks and singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi

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George Harrison To Be Honored With Blue Plaque in U.K.

It will be one of the first to be located outside of London, under a new initiative

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