Tag "best classic bands"
Steve Martin and John Candy’s Holiday Classic
The hysterical and heart-warming 1987 film from director John Hughes pairs an uptight ad exec with a loud but lovable salesman
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Dixie Chicks Founding Member Dies In Head-On Car Crash
Laura Lynch was the founding upright bass player for the country music band, but left just prior to their significant success
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Radio Hits of December 1970: It’s a Miracle
The first year of a new decade closed out with several future classics on the top of the charts, including one recorded three years earlier
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Don McLean’s Touching Story of Playing at Alex Trebek’s 2019 Holiday Party
“It was a joyous and sad occasion and I was very touched that my music was that important to him. He was elegant and dignified as you saw him on television”
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10 Rockers Who Scored Hits as Teenagers
Some went on to historically significant careers, with Grammy Awards, Platinum albums and induction into the Rock Hall
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The 50 Biggest U.S. Albums: Many Never Reached #1
Though it seemed like everyone you knew owned these LPs from Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Boston, Meat Loaf, and others, they never hit the top of the Billboard chart
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Cheap Trick’s Rise: The Inside Story
The Epic Records executive, who signed the band and produced 3 of their albums, talks about their early days and quest for a pop hit. It eventually arrived courtesy of Japan
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George Harrison—Unreleased Last Songs: Will We Ever Hear Them?
There is no question that Harrison regarded the songs—the last of his life—seriously, was pleased with them and wanted them released.
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Director Talks Documentary on Studio / Touring Legends, Immediate Family
Denny Tedesco has followed up his documentary on the ’60s studio legends with a new film about the musicians who took the logical next step
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Radio Hits in December 1967: Things Were ‘Different’
A memorable year in music was coming to a close with songs that remain popular decades later. Enjoy the hits from Gladys Knight, Johnny Rivers, The Beatles and more
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