Tag "best classic bands"
The 9 Number One Albums of 1981: Take It On the Run
Each of the releases had a different story to tell. Many were from artists who had paid their dues for years. Others were from superstars returning to the top.
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Mark Lindsay, Hal Blaine and the Raiders’ #1 Hit, ‘Indian Reservation’
Our interview with the star about the legendary drummer who made magic happen at the recording session and the single’s unusual path to success.
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12 Overlooked Rock Songs of 1979
Arena-rock, new wave and power pop were dominating the scene at the decade’s end. Here are some tracks from that year that are worth revisiting.
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Sixty Years After ‘Red Rubber Ball,’ a New Cyrkle Album, ‘Revival’: Review
The 1960s pop-rock outfit was the first American band signed by Beatles manager Brian Epstein, who named the group.
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Gregg Allman Documentary ‘The Music of My Soul’: Review
The 2026 film goes a long way toward explaining both the man and the music.
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Bob Dylan, 85, Adds Dates to 2026 Tour
Beyond the dozens of U.S. concerts scheduled for summer, he’s added dozens more in European in the fall. He turned 85 on May 24.
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The Top Albums of July 1970
Some of the era’s legendary names in classic rock had new releases – many of which are in your collection – at the top of the sales chart this week.
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When Deacon Frey Made His Eagles’ On Stage Debut
The classic rock greats returned to the concert stage for the first time since their co-founder’s death, with a beautiful 23-song set with family and friends.
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15 Great Rolling Stones Songs From the Brian Jones Era
The multi-instrumental genius rescued the group from blues conformity and expanded their sonic architecture in the studio.
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Steppenwolf, Born to Be Wild & Easy Rider
Some songs are inextricably associated with certain films, and few are as evocative as this 1968 classic, which has come to define biker culture.
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