Tag "best classic bands"
When Paul Simon Ended His Touring Days
Though he’ll no longer tour, the acclaimed singer-songwriter has stated that the decision won’t preclude him from performing on occasion
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Alice Cooper in Concert: Less Shock, Still Plenty of Rock—Review
Once so provocative, his theatrics now seem much more tame, but with a killer band and classic songs, he still puts on a great show.
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Dolly Parton Shares Next Track From Her ‘Rockstar’ Album
The Rock Hall inductee is joined on the album by many of rock’s biggest names including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Stevie Nicks, and Peter Frampton
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A Day in the Park With Chuck Berry and Joan Jett
Music industry veteran Steve Leeds shares a story about a tour stop with Joan Jett in St. Louis and an unforgettable drive in their special guest’s Cadillac
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Shining a Light on the Origin and Impact of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’
“I said to Leonard, ‘This is the one. This is what we’ve been waiting for. This might be your best record.'”–Producer/songwriter/performer John Lissauer
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Radio Hits in September 1968: Nah, Nah, Nah, Nah-Nah-Nah-Nah
Los Angeles’ Top 40 powerhouse KHJ had some all-time greats in its Top 10 this week including The Beatles’ longest-running #1
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Top Radio Hits 1969: Pour a Little Sugar on It, Honey
As the decade came to a close, rock acts joined R&B artists for an amazing array of future classic rock greats, and a Broadway musical yielded 4 smash hits
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Remember Nelson? Twin Brothers Now Well Into Their 50s
Less than 5 years after the untimely death of their father, Ricky Nelson, Gunnar and Matthew were on top of the music world themselves
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When Dolly Parton Wrote a Song For Johnny Carson
In 1979, the beloved singer, actress and philanthropist was a year away from true superstardom when she appeared on The Tonight Show
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Flying Burrito Bros.’ Seminal Country-Rock Debut, ‘Gilded Palace’
Gram Parsons had envisioned the Burritos as “his” band, but ‘The Gilded Palace of Sin’ underscores the partnership between Parsons and Chris Hillman
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