Tag "best classic bands"

Billy Joel Shares Behind-the-Scenes Clip For ‘Turn The Lights Back On’ Video

The clip utilizes groundbreaking technology. Joel had first played the song, which arrived on February 1, 2024, at the Grammy Awards

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Radio Hits in March 1975: Keep on Rollin’

Some of music’s biggest stars of the ’70s were heading to #1. This week’s chart was also a great mix of pop, rock and R&B songs

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The Who ‘Live at Shea Stadium 1982’: Review

With Kenney Jones on board in the wake of Keith Moon’s death, the band touched on all phases of its career.

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The Allman Brothers Band’s ‘Eat a Peach’: Farewell to a Brother

Started before the death of Duane Allman, and completed after he was gone, the album served as a poignant, multifaceted farewell to the guitar great.

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That ‘Don’t Touch My Records!’ Scene in ‘Diner’

The film is a portrait of a time in America when all seemed innocent and carefree but was not: bubbling just underneath, trouble and tension.

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Russ Solomon, Late Tower Records Founder: Interview

In a 2017 interview, the founder of the Tower Records retail music corporation discussed the history of the company. He died in 2018 at age 92

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Rock Hall Inductee Bobby Womack: R&B Legend, Friend of Rock Stars

His songs were recorded by the Stones, Janis and many others, and he counted them among his friends. And man, did he have some stories!

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When Zappa Was ‘Only In It for the Money’

The third album from the genius and his motley band lampooned society and the hippies escaping it. We look back at a ’60s masterpiece

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12 Times Dylan Songs Were Used in TV Commercials

Music fans shouldn’t be surprised if his extensive song library continues to be monetized. He’s been starring in and licensing his music in ads for years

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Eric Clapton, Cat Stevens, Gary Brooker Play Benefit Concert Just Before 2020 Lockdown

It was the 3rd major all-star benefit concert in London in less than a month. Other performers included Tom Jones and Rick Wakeman

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