Tag "best classic bands"

John Prine’s 2018 Intimate Concert of Stories and Songs

The 45-minute performance, featured such Prine favorites as “Sam Stone” and “Christmas in Prison,” as well as a newer one, “When I Get to Heaven”

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Denny Laine: The Bittersweet Benefit Concert—Review

The Troubadour concert featured many stars and members of his band to raise funds for his medical expenses. He died one week later

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The DC5’s Mike Smith: Most Underrated Singer in Classic Rock?

The songwriter and keyboardist for the British Invasion group the Dave Clark Five also boasted a versatile singing voice and led the band to many hits

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‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ Clips Hit Another Milestone

Through 2023, the “really big show” has amassed more than 2 billion views across all streaming channels

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The Inspiration For Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke on the Water’

Every rock fan knows the classic riff but what exactly is Deep Purple’s best known song about? We take you behind the scenes in 1971.

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The Blended Shane MacGowan: On the Death and Life of a Genius

The music of MacGowan and the Pogues is some of the most urgent you’ll ever experience. That immediacy is stunning.

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A 50th-Anniversary Edition of Frank Zappa ‘Over-nite Sensation’: Review

Zappa’s first gold record now packs in 47 bonus tracks, including live material, and a Blu-ray featuring several new mixes.

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Daryl Hall & John Oates: ‘Abandoned Luncheonette’—2nd Chances

The soul-influenced duo was still finding their way when they recorded their second album. Superstardom would soon find them.

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April Wine Leader, Myles Goodwyn, Dies at 75

The singer, guitarist, writer, producer and leader of the multi-Platinum selling rock band shaped and directed the group from its earliest beginnings

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‘Devil With a Blue Dress On’: The Ultimate Party Song

Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels teamed with Four Seasons producer Bob Crewe for the 1966 hit recording, coupled with a Little Richard classic

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