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Top Selling Albums of 1972: Rock’s Golden Era

Some of the biggest names in classic rock dominated the radio and sales charts throughout the decade. This year was no exception.

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Elton John, Brandi Carlile Release New Studio Album, ‘Who Believes In Angels’

The concept for Who Believes In Angels? was devised by the close friends along with songwriter and producer Andrew Watt. Bernie Taupin also contributed lyrics.

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The Hollies’ Allan Clarke on His Comeback: ‘It’s Still Me’

“Being with the Hollies was one of the greatest things that ever came into my life,” he says in our interview.

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Best Weekly Singles Chart of All-Time: April 1969 Edition

Let these great songs from CCR, the Zombies, Glen Campbell, Edwin Starr, the 5th Dimension, an overlooked track from Steppenwolf and more, bring you back.

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‘Chicago II’ Reissues Include Vinyl, New Dolby ATMOS Mix on Blu-ray

The new editions of the acclaimed 1970 album are based on the 2016 Steven Wilson remix.

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Willie Nelson ‘Stardust’: Reimagining the American Songbook

His record label was reluctant to issue it, but the album defied expectations and revived interest in the classic songwriting of the mid-20th century.

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Pete Townshend Releases Studio Albums Box Set

The collection includes such tracks as “Let My Love Open the Door,” “Face the Face,” and “Rough Boys” as well as his early versions of future Who classics “Pure and Easy” and “Let’s See Action.”

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When Marshall Tucker Band Took the Highway to Southern Rock Nobility

The debut album, like the spectrum of Southern rock itself, showed more diversity than some fans of the genre gave it credit for.

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More Tributes: Tom Cruise Honors ‘My Dear Friend’ Val Kilmer

He portrayed such real-life figures as Jim Morrison and Doc Holliday and perfected fictional characters like Batman and Iceman in the two Top Gun pictures.

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Herb Alpert Sizzles at 90 in Concert With Tijuana Brass: Review

The legendary trumpeter, band leader, producer and co-founder of A&M Records is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Whipped Cream & Other Delights.

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