Tag "best classic bands"

‘Bob Dylan: Mixing Up the Medicine’ Showcases a Ton of Previously Unseen Artifacts: Book Review

There is not a more fascinating book about the man than this one. It’s the place to go for fresh insights.

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Cher at the MGM Park, Las Vegas: She Got Us, Babe

She bragged she didn’t mind telling folks her age because people would either be amazed she’s still alive or amazed she can still fit in her costumes.

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Pete Townshend: 10 Great Guitar Solos With The Who

How do you narrow down the most memorable guitar parts ever played by one of rock’s all-time greats? Our writer happily digs deep inside the Who’s catalog.

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Elton John ‘Honky Chateau’: New Heights

“I find it hard to comprehend just how prolific Bernie and I were during the early days,” Elton has said. “The songs just poured out of us.”

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Cheap Trick ‘Heaven Tonight’: They Just Seemed a Little Weird

Our look back at the band’s third album, released in 1978.

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Olivia, Andy Gibb and ABBA Sing in 1978 Jam Session

The stars performed many pop classics together along with some of their own hits during the May 1978 ABC TV special, Olivia.

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Little Feat in 2024: 1st New Studio Album in 12 Years, Tour

For the first time, percussionist Sam Clayton handles lead vocals on the entire new album, an all blues set.

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A Vault Interview with Drummer John Barbata of the Turtles, CSN&Y & Jefferson Starship

From “Happy Together” to “Ohio” to “Miracles,” he drummed on them all.

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10 Great One-Man-Band Albums

What do Paul McCartney, Todd Rundgren, Prince, John Fogerty and Steve Winwood have in common? Each made a true solo album. Our guide to do-it-yourselfers.

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Neil Young & Crazy Horse’s Debut: Of Rivers and Cowgirls

The 1969 album’s streamlined band sound offered a direct connection to his emerging power as a live musician, and launched a career-long partnership.

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