Tag "best classic bands"

Musician Deaths of 2025

Many of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, have been taken from us in 2025. We pay our respects.

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An Anthology of Demos from Fabled Pop Songwriter Doc Pomus: Review

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of his birth, the box features 165 demos, most of which were previously unreleased.

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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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Celebrating Balladeer Johnny Mathis, 90, Now Retired From Live Performance

The legendary singer is best known for such hits as “Chances Are,” “It’s Not for Me to Say” and “Misty.”

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Lindsey Buckingham & Stevie Nicks, Before the Fame: Review

Listening now to the album is a bit like hearing the Beatles’ 1962 audition tape for Decca.

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Nicolette Larson Box Set, ‘Look In My Direction: The Warner Bros. Recordings,’ Coming

The 4-CD collection is the first, definitive anthology of her recordings for the label in the late ’70s and early ’80s.

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The Ed Sullivan Show: Sixties Pop Music Showcase

The Sunday night variety show presented scores of up-and-coming pop stars during the ’60s. Here are some favorites and some unique anecdotes about each one.

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Genesis Releases ‘Lamb Lies Down on Broadway’ 50th Anniv. Super Deluxe Edition

The landmark record, originally released in 1974 at the pinnacle of the band’s early success, proved to be their final studio release with their charismatic frontman Peter Gabriel.

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Randy Bachman of the Guess Who & BTO: Interview

In our extensive conversation, the Canadian rock great tells the story of his biggest hits with two legendary classic rock bands.

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Radio Hits in September 1968: Nah, Nah, Nah, Nah-Nah-Nah-Nah

Los Angeles’ Top 40 powerhouse KHJ had some all-time greats in its Top 10 this week including The Beatles’ longest-running #1.

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