Tag "best classic bands"
Top Radio Hits 1966: What a Year For Singles!
The British Invasion, popular vocalists and novelty hits all topped the charts. Songs from the Rascals, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, and Mamas & the Papas. What were the biggest?
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Joe Jackson ‘Look Sharp!’: An Artful Debut
The impressive 11 songs that made the final cut of this new wave-era debut comprise a coherent piece of art with nary a dull moment.
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Michael Bolton Recovering From Surgery For Brain Tumor
“Just before the holidays, it was discovered that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery. Thanks to my incredible medical team, the surgery was a success”
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Elton John’s ‘Tumbleweed Connection’: Raising the Stakes
The musical language that would define his work is all present on this early gem that solidified Elton’s writing partnership with Bernie Taupin.
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David Soul, ‘Starsky & Hutch’ Actor, Singer, Dies at 80
After finding success as a detective on the ’70s TV smash, he hit the top of the charts with his single ‘Don’t Give Up on Us.’
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Janis Ian Documentary Film Due This Year
Having retired from live performance, the singer-songwriter known for “At Seventeen” and “Society’s Child” has now announced a new documentary film in 2024
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Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson ‘Waylon & Willie’: Two of a Kind
It was actually a strange hybrid, but it proved irresistible to record buyers, including many rock fans who’d never bought a country album before.
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Stephen Stills’ ‘Live at Berkeley 1971’ Album Shines With David Crosby Duets
The release, handpicked by Stills from his archives, draws from a pair of concerts as the 26 year-old embarked on a solo tour
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A New Edition of Violent Femmes’ Celebrated Debut: Review
The folk-punk trio’s 1983 debut album was their best-selling, and is widely and understandably viewed as its best moment.
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