Tag "best classic bands"

John Fogerty’s ‘Blue Ridge Rangers’: One-Man Band

With CCR having called it a day, he entered the studio alone and put together an album’s worth of tributes to his country, gospel and bluegrass heroes.

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‘Electric Mud’: When Muddy Waters Went Psychedelic

While the album would find itself the object of critical scorn, it served its purpose: introducing a new generation to blues.

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Daniel Kramer, Who Photographed Dylan ‘A Year and a Day’ in 1964-65, Dies

The book presents a curated selection of nearly 200 images from 1964-65 by photographer Daniel Kramer, who was given extraordinary access on tour, in concert and backstage

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A Love Letter to Willie Nelson: 14 Collaborations With Fellow Stars

Performing at a high level at 90+ puts you in rarified air. Here are some favorite performances with fellow greats from a variety of genres.

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Tommy James Interview: The Music, Mob & ‘Mony Mony’

“We’re looking up into the New York sky and first thing my eyes fall on is the Mutual of NY insurance company sign. It just flashes MONY MONY.”

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Rolling Stones Open 2024 ‘Hackney Diamonds Tour’: Review

The concert, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tex., was their first stage performance since they did an invitation-only club show last October in NYC

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McCartney Opens 2022 ‘Got Back’ Tour With Lennon ‘Duet’

Sir Paul began his first tour in nearly three years with a 36-song set, that included a special “duet.”

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Classic Jimmy Buffett LPs To Be Remastered For Vinyl Reissues

Several titles will be released every month for a total of 10 albums that stretch over three decades

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‘Love Me Do’: The Beatles’ 1st Single Was the Sound of Identity

We don’t talk about it as one of the great debut singles, but perhaps that’s because it transcends the normal categories.

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Def Leppard’s ‘Pyromania’ Gets 40th Anniversary Editions

The new collections include previously unheard demos and live performances from the era

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