Tag "best classic bands"
Label Exec Reflects on Signing John Lennon to Solo Deal
Mike Sigman interviews many execs who shaped the industry, in a book for HITS magazine. In our excerpt: former Geffen Records chief Eddie Rosenblatt discusses signing John Lennon and the fateful night of December 8, 1980
Read MoreEurythmics’ Lennox, Stewart Reunited For 2022 Rock Hall Induction
The 80’s U.K. pop duo first achieved global success with their 1983 hit “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)”
Read MoreThose Soul-Tastic James Brown Song Titles
Over 4 decades between his first and last chart entries, the “Godfather of Soul” helped define the times during the ’60s and ’70s
Read MoreDixie Chicks Founding Member Dies In Head-On Car Crash
Laura Lynch was the founding upright bass player for the country music band, but left just prior to their significant success
Read MoreDon McLean’s Touching Story of Playing at Alex Trebek’s 2019 Holiday Party
“It was a joyous and sad occasion and I was very touched that my music was that important to him. He was elegant and dignified as you saw him on television”
Read MoreThe 50 Biggest U.S. Albums: Many Never Reached #1
Though it seemed like everyone you knew owned these LPs from Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Boston, Meat Loaf, and others, they never hit the top of the Billboard chart
Read MoreCheap Trick’s Rise: The Inside Story
The Epic Records executive, who signed the band and produced 3 of their albums, talks about their early days and quest for a pop hit. It eventually arrived courtesy of Japan
Read MoreGeorge Harrison—Unreleased Last Songs: Will We Ever Hear Them?
There is no question that Harrison regarded the songs—the last of his life—seriously, was pleased with them and wanted them released.
Read MoreDirector Talks Documentary on Studio / Touring Legends, Immediate Family
Denny Tedesco has followed up his documentary on the ’60s studio legends with a new film about the musicians who took the logical next step
Read MoreKinks Reunion Saga: You Really Got Me
Ray Davies and Dave Davies have talked about it publicly in recent years, as has Mick Avory. All three are now in their late 70s
Read More