Tag "best classic bands"

The Moody Blues’ ‘Seventh Sojourn’: A Journey All Its Own

Whereas their earlier albums were bathed in day-glo tones, imagery, Mellotrons and mystique, their eighth release was decidedly down-to-earth in comparison.

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Kool & the Gang Co-Founder George Brown Dies at 74

The co-writer of such huge R&B/pop hits as “Celebration,” “Ladies Night” and “Jungle Boogie” was still active in 2023.

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Jann Wenner Has a Surprising Defender: Bob Dylan

At a concert in New York City with Wenner in attendance, Dylan told the audience “we’re trying to get him back in” the Rock Hall

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Neil Young Archives Vol 1 1963-1972 Gets Reissue

The first in a series of archival box sets encompassing his entire career, was originally released in 2009 and has been long out of print

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Rick Wakeman Issues ‘The Prog Years 1973-1977’ Massive Box Set

The collection spans the keyboard legend’s successful albums The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and The Knights of the Round Table, live concerts, and much more

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When Tom Petty Moved On With ‘Mary Jane’s Last Dance’

With MCA owed one final album, the decision was made to finish the contract with the star’s first greatest hits LP. The inside story of how the single was chosen

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Stephen Stills’ A-List Solo Debut Revisited

A balance of DIY proficiency and top-tier talent gave the 1970 release an early head start in the race for most popular solo album by a member of CSN&Y.

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Starship’s ‘We Built This City’: Really The Worst?

Music critics love to call this 1985 #1 single the worst song ever. But is it really? We asked the former members of the band how they feel about it.

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Jimi Hendrix Rocks the Hollywood Bowl in 1967: Review

As the opening act for the Mamas and the Papas, he was still virtually unknown when he took the stage. Not for long though.

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The Album of the Year Grammy Nominations From 1975-1979

Back in rock music’s recorded heyday, you used to have a keen interest in which 5 albums received nominations for this big category

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