Tag "best classic bands"

Danny Fields: Behind-the-Scenes Player in Rock

Our conversation with the insider who played a role in the careers of such influential acts as the Doors, Velvet Underground, MC5, Stooges and Ramones

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Booker T Jones: Interview With the Memphis Soul Legend

“Black people thought it was a black band and white people thought it was a white band,” says the keyboardist behind the soul classic “Green Onions.”

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Dan Fogelberg’s ‘Souvenirs’ — A Keepsake That Was Part of the Plan

The 1974 LP features a star-studded cast of musicians, chief among them Joe Walsh, who not only oversaw its production, but also played guitar on 10 of its tracks

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10 More Great ‘Live at the Fillmore’ Albums

A sequel to our original survey of LPs recorded at the iconic NYC and San Francisco venues, includes Derek and the Dominos, John Mayall and even Chuck Berry

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The Number One Albums of 1973: Each One Has a Story

The Beatles as well as 3 of its members reached the top. Other classic rock giants, including the Stones, Elton John, and Led Zeppelin, are all represented

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The Beatles Release Expanded ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ Albums

The 2023 Editions of 1962-1966 and 1967-1970 together span 75 tracks with 21 newly added

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Jack Bruce’s Son, Malcolm, Talks ‘Heavenly Cream: An Acoustic Tribute’ Album, Featuring Ginger Baker

The album includes the late Ginger Baker on several tracks with Paul Rodgers, Joe Bonamassa, and Bernie Marsden, among many others. Malcolm Bruce explains how it came together

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Greg Lake is Subject of New Box Set, ‘Magical’

The collection brings together his solo studio and live material for the first time, along with music from King Crimson, ELP, and much more

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Final KISS Concert Coming Live to PPV

The last date of their “End of the Road” tour takes place at New York’s Madison Square Garden

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Brian Jones, the Rolling Stones’ Resident Musical Genius, is Recalled by Bill Wyman, Jimmy Page & Others

“I honestly believe that if there wasn’t a Brian Jones there wouldn’t have been a Rolling Stones.”–Bill Wyman

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