Tag "best classic bands"
Celebrating Balladeer Johnny Mathis, 90, Now Retired From Live Performance
The legendary singer is best known for such hits as “Chances Are,” “It’s Not for Me to Say” and “Misty.”
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Lindsey Buckingham & Stevie Nicks, Before the Fame: Review
Listening now to the album is a bit like hearing the Beatles’ 1962 audition tape for Decca.
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The Ed Sullivan Show: Sixties Pop Music Showcase
The Sunday night variety show presented scores of up-and-coming pop stars during the ’60s. Here are some favorites and some unique anecdotes about each one.
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Genesis Releases ‘Lamb Lies Down on Broadway’ 50th Anniv. Super Deluxe Edition
The landmark record, originally released in 1974 at the pinnacle of the band’s early success, proved to be their final studio release with their charismatic frontman Peter Gabriel.
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Randy Bachman of the Guess Who & BTO: Interview
In our extensive conversation, the Canadian rock great tells the story of his biggest hits with two legendary classic rock bands.
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Radio Hits in September 1968: Nah, Nah, Nah, Nah-Nah-Nah-Nah
Los Angeles’ Top 40 powerhouse KHJ had some all-time greats in its Top 10 this week including The Beatles’ longest-running #1.
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A Career-Spanning Cat Stevens Anthology: Review
The two-CD ‘On the Road to Findout’ offers a comprehensive survey of his entire career.
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Robert Plant Releases Mighty Fine ‘Saving Grace’ Album, Ahead of Tour
The LP, featuring a new band of distinguished players, breathes fresh life into a collection of century-old music.
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David Bowie’s Massive ‘I Can’t Give Everything Away [2002–2016]’: Review
Despite the dearth of new material, the box’s compilers have managed to deliver a wealth of content.
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Steam: ‘Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye’
The band didn’t even exist. When one of its songwriters needed a B-side in 1969, they recorded it and the song became a surprise hit. Now, of course, it’s a sports staple.
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