Tag "best classic bands"
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Adds Dates to Farewell Tour
The Americana band behind the groundbreaking ‘Will the Circle Be Unbroken’ albums is getting off the road.
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A Rollicking Live Album from Willie Nile: Review
His instantly recognizable voice conveys urgency throughout the set, which features his guitar and piano work and a tightly knit backup trio.
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The Paul McCartney Solo Debut: His Declaration of Independence
The 1970 album, his first outside of the Beatles, is a picture of Paul in transition, a historical document of quiet beauty.
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When Don Henley Revealed That Deacon Frey, Glenn’s Son, Was Joining Eagles
“I think it’s the only appropriate way to carry on. Deacon is a very talented young man, and he seems to be up for the task”
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Remember Paper Lace and ‘The Night Chicago Died’?
The band enjoyed two huge singles in their native U.K. But their 1974 single was their only U.S. success, rendering them to “one-hit wonder” status
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‘Louie Louie,’ the Kingsmen and the FBI: Only in America
It all seems so silly now, especially since no one seemed to know the words to the song.
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Ralph J. Gleason Book Explores the Life & Legacy of a Pioneering Music Critic: Author Interview
As the longtime music critic for the San Francisco Chronicle and a co-founder of Rolling Stone, Gleason had a unique perspective.
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10 Times the Beatles Used Pseudonyms on Records
You may not think you know Dr. Winston O’Boogie, Percy Thrillington, Jai Raj Harrison or Richie Snare, but trust us, you do.
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Dave Edmunds Shares Two Chuck Berry Stories
“I don’t know if Chuck recognised I was copping his licks, or whether he was just feeling lazy, but he had me play all the guitar solos – to every song”
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Alice Cooper Adds Dates to Busy 2024 Tour
The rocker has new U.S. dates on top of his tour with Rob Zombie, along with many other shows overseas
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