Tag "best classic bands"
‘Buffalo Springfield Again’: Behind-the-Scenes
The album was a defining moment in L.A. music history; meshing songcraft with new recording techniques that elevated the music.
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The Kinks Continue 60th Anniversary Celebration
A two-year celebration continues with a pair of career-defining anthologies, The Journey – Parts 1 and 2, curated by Ray Davies, Dave Davies and Mick Avory
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John Lennon: A Lost Interview From 1973
In this Q-and-A that hasn’t appeared for decades, the musician talks about his upcoming recording plans, Apple business, the reunion question, and getting old
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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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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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