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The Moody Blues’ Masterpiece, ‘Days of Future Passed’
It was a new concept: a rock band would play its new songs, read some poems and be backed up by an orchestra. Today it’s considered a landmark recording.
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Humble Pie ‘Performance Rockin’ the Fillmore’: Doctor’s Orders
It took several attempts for the British quartet to catch on, but these NYC gigs did the trick. Our Album Rewind of a great live rock LP.
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The Cowsills—How Their Obscure ’90s ‘Global’ LP Found its Way Back to Life
“We were under the radar for 20 years. And then we’re in a serious recording studio making serious music with these songs.”—Bob Cowsill
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Linda LaFlamme, Who Co-Wrote ‘White Bird’ for It’s a Beautiful Day, Dies
“White Bird” was inspired by the experiences David and Linda LaFlamme had while living in Seattle.
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Author Breaks Down His ‘Tom Petty and Me’ Book
Little did record label promo man Jon Scott know when he worked an obscure band from Florida, that he would play a pivotal role in the star’s eventual rise.
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‘He Took Us by Storm’ Features Artists Influenced by Bob Dylan: Review
The program embraces many well-known artists, such as Dion, David Crosby, Bob Seger, Boz Scaggs, Leon Russell, Donovan, Tom Rush and Johnny Winter.
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Art Garfunkel Has New Album Duet Partner: His Son, Art Jr.
“It felt like a dream. It was simply quite wonderful. I love working with him,” said Art Garfunkel Sr.
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How Led Zeppelin Were Convinced to Release ‘Whole Lotta Love’ as a Single
When the song started taking off at FM radio, Atlantic’s Jerry Greenberg made an edit for AM radio. They put it out “and the record explodes…”
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A Resilient Joni Mitchell Stuns at the Hollywood Bowl: Review
The acclaimed singer-songwriter avoided a best-of setlist, instead reaching for many deep cuts.
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When Robbie Robertson Reunited With The Band Photographer Elliott Landy
At the U.S. premiere of the documentary, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, the musician offered his praise: “He was part of the family”
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