Tag "best classic bands"
Dan Fogelberg’s ‘Souvenirs’ — A Keepsake That Was Part of the Plan
The 1974 LP features a star-studded cast of musicians, chief among them Joe Walsh, who not only oversaw its production, but also played guitar on 10 of its tracks
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Joe Walsh Interview: Paying It Back for Veterans
Walsh: “I had played a lot of functions for other people, friends and stuff for various charities they were involved with. But I never had my own.”
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Radio Hits in November 1967: Take a Look
It was a melting pot in the Top 10 on WABC this week, with plenty of all-time favorites topped by a band with a psychedelic name and an unusual path to #1
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10 More Great ‘Live at the Fillmore’ Albums
A sequel to our original survey of LPs recorded at the iconic NYC and San Francisco venues, includes Derek and the Dominos, John Mayall and even Chuck Berry
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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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The Number One Albums of 1973: Each One Has a Story
The Beatles as well as 3 of its members reached the top. Other classic rock giants, including the Stones, Elton John, and Led Zeppelin, are all represented
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The Beatles Release Expanded ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ Albums
The 2023 Editions of 1962-1966 and 1967-1970 together span 75 tracks with 21 newly added
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Jack Bruce’s Son, Malcolm, Talks ‘Heavenly Cream: An Acoustic Tribute’ Album, Featuring Ginger Baker
The album includes the late Ginger Baker on several tracks with Paul Rodgers, Joe Bonamassa, and Bernie Marsden, among many others. Malcolm Bruce explains how it came together
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Greg Lake is Subject of New Box Set, ‘Magical’
The collection brings together his solo studio and live material for the first time, along with music from King Crimson, ELP, and much more
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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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