Tag "best classic bands"
Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson ‘Waylon & Willie’: Two of a Kind
It was actually a strange hybrid, but it proved irresistible to record buyers, including many rock fans who’d never bought a country album before.
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Stephen Stills’ ‘Live at Berkeley 1971’ Album Shines With David Crosby Duets
The release, handpicked by Stills from his archives, draws from a pair of concerts as the 26 year-old embarked on a solo tour
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A New Edition of Violent Femmes’ Celebrated Debut: Review
The folk-punk trio’s 1983 debut album was their best-selling, and is widely and understandably viewed as its best moment.
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Musician Deaths of 2023
Many of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, were taken from us in 2023. We pay our respects.
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Rock Hall 2023 Induction Ceremony Available to Stream
The Rock Hall has long defended its decision to broaden the musical scope of the artists it has inducted. This year was no exception
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Heart Closed 2023 With First Concerts in 4 Years
Sisters Nancy Wilson and Ann Wilson returned to the stage as Heart in December 2023.
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Steve Winwood ‘Arc of a Diver’: Leaving the Past Behind
His most successful solo record, it allowed him to stand apart from the earlier work he had spawned with Traffic, Blind Faith and the Spencer Davis Group.
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Dan Fogelberg Interview: ‘Same Old Lang Syne’
The late singer-songwriter enjoyed big success in the 1970s and ’80s. In this interview he admits his holiday favorite came from messing with Tchaikovsky
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Reflecting on Marmalade: ‘Reflections Of My Life’
From 1968-1976, they scored eight Top 10 hits in the U.K. This song ultimately earned them their worldwide fame. Its singer/writer fell on hard times
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When Led Zeppelin Met Gilligan’s Island (Sort Of)
In 1978 an indie band brilliantly mashed together a popular TV theme song and a rock classic. The band’s lawyers were not amused.
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