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Elton John’s ‘Madman Across the Water’: A Blue Jean Baby
He was everywhere in 1971 but still hadn’t quite found his way. Then he released the first album that defined his singular gifts.
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‘Expressway to Your Heart’: It’s Much Too Crowded
The group was founded by 3 white guys from NYC who grew up listening to the R&B vocal groups of the ’50s. The song launched the careers of Gamble and Huff
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Jimmy Page Gives Surprise Performance at Rock Hall 2023 Induction
“Link Wray and ‘Rumble’ stand alone at the pinnacle in the world of instrumentals and I was thrilled to stand on stage in New York to induct one of my heroes”
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Radio Hits in November 1976: More Cowbell!
A novelty hit topped this week’s chart but there were huge rock hits from Frampton, Boston, Kiss, Rod Stewart and Steve Miller. More cowbell, anyone?
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The Beatles’ ‘Now And Then’ Video Directed By Peter Jackson Will Melt Your Heart
At the clip’s most poignant moments, the present day Paul and Ringo are seen performing their parts for the song “together” with the much younger John and George
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Southern Cooking: 5 Great Southern Rock Albums
Our writer’s picks for one of the most popular genres in the ’70s. The bands here could provide great Southern rock album lists all their own
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Jimmy Buffett Studio Album Released
Equal Strain On All Parts, recorded in 2023, is coming two months after the legendary singer-songwriter died
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‘Fyfty’ Years of Lynyrd Skynyrd: Review
The new collection may be their best yet, as it embraces all their hits, numerous standout LP cuts and eight potent live performances.
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10 1970s Classic Rock Songs You Won’t Forget
You don’t need to spin some of the biggest rock songs of all time. Just hit that button in your brain and voila! They play!
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Billy Joel Gets ‘Vinyl Collection Vol 2’ Box Set
The box set brings together his 1980s albums—Glass Houses, The Nylon Curtain, An Innocent Man, The Bridge and Storm Front—alongside 1993’s River of Dreams, plus a bonus live album
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