Tag "best classic bands"
The Legendary L.A. Lounge Duo Seen in ‘Swingers’
For 40 years and six nights a week, Marty & Elayne performed their old-school, show business set at the Dresden, as he sang “Stayin’ Alive” in an un-ironic style
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The Poco Country-Rock Legacy: “Deliverin’,” With a Gallop
With its stellar vocal harmonies and instrumental dexterity, the album established Poco for decades to come and drew a blueprint for country-rock’s future.
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When Johnny Cash Did Time ‘At Folsom Prison’
Performing for prison inmates was nothing new for the legendary singer, but his record label was nervous about making an album at one. Good thing they did
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Fine Young Cannibals’ ‘The Raw & the Cooked’: For One Year, They Drove Us Crazy
They only gave us two albums and then they were gone, but that hit-packed second one helped to define an era.
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16 Songs That’ll Make You Feel Groovy
Nobody says groovy anymore. But there was a time when they said it a lot–and sang it too. Here are some of the grooviest songs you’ve ever heard.
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‘We Can Work It Out’ (An Anthology of Beatles Covers): Review
The 3-disc anthology collects covers of Beatles tunes by Mary Wells, the 5th Dimension, the Supremes, Count Basie and even Mae West!
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How the Rock World Reacted to David Bowie’s Death
Classic rock legends were in mourning for one of their own as tributes poured in. “The stars look very different today…”
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Pat Benatar Inducted Into Rock Hall in 2022, At Last
“What an amazing night! Sharing the stage with so many talented people! An honor we’ll cherish. Blessings abound!”
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The Kinks’ ‘The Journey Part 2’ Mixes Hits & Deep Cuts: Review
The latest Kinks Kompilation features both hits and obscure tracks, chosen by the former band members.
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Creedence Clearwater Revival’s ‘Bayou Country’: Proud & Loud
“I could go anywhere because I was a writer. I was conjuring that place deep in my soul,” said John Fogerty about the songs on the band’s 2nd LP.
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