Tag "best classic bands"
‘I Can’t Go For That’: The Daryl Hall Lawsuit Against John Oates
Further details have been revealed as to why Hall has filed a lawsuit to prevent Oates from selling his share of their joint venture Whole Oats Enterprises
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1979: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums
The tail end of the ’70s saw superb music being made by some of rock’s great veterans and by many who were new to the scene.
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Shane MacGowan, Pogues Singer, Dead at 65
MacGowan fronted the ’80s Celtic-rock band that scored with songs such as “Dirty Old Town” and “Fairytale of New York.”
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Paul McCartney Begins 2023 Brazil Dates With Surprise Club Show
The show was announced earlier that day and sold-out immediately. The 2023 edition of his “Got Back” tour also took him to Australia and Mexico
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Scott Kempner, Founding Member of NYC Bands The Dictators and Del-Lords, Dies
The Bronx-born guitarist, songwriter and band leader helped lead the transition from glam rock to punk
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George Harrison ‘Cloud Nine’: Back at the Top
With friends Jeff Lynne and Eric Clapton aboard, and songs like “When We Was Fab” and “Got My Mind Set on You,” the 1987 album was a huge hit.
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The Mamas & the Papas’ ‘Creeque Alley’: Behind the Song
The lyrics are stocked with names and places, some of which may have been (and still are) unfamiliar to fans of the group. We break it down
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The Feelies Cover the Velvet Underground: Review
The Velvets’ original recordings are definitive, but this CD manages to be the next best thing: a new live album from the original band.
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Top Selling Albums of 1972: Rock’s Golden Era
Some of the biggest names in classic rock dominated the radio and sales charts throughout the decade. This year was no exception
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Berry Gordy Interview: The Man Who Made Motown
The entrepreneur who gave us Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and so many others looks back.
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