Tag "best classic bands"

Radio Hits of 1971: A Great Year For Singles

It was an amazing year for music as rock, pop and R&B shared the airwaves. Solo hits from all four Beatles, joined 2 songs called “Superstar” near the top. What was #1?

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Steely Dan Delivers Bite-Sized Gems on ‘Pretzel Logic’

On their 1974 LP, Fagen and Becker honed their humorous lyrics and perfected their luscious arrangements that straddled multiple genres.

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Bruce Johnston Leaves Beach Boys After Six-Plus Decades

“It’s time for part three of my lengthy musical career,” he said. “I can write songs forever.”

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11 Classic Rock (and Pop) Star Recordings of Broadway Show Tunes

We’ve selected some memorable performances of songs composed by such Broadway legends as Gershwin, Bernstein, Sondheim, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and more, a few of which became significant pop hits.

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An Interview With Russ Solomon, Late Tower Records Founder

In a 2017 interview, the founder of the Tower Records retail music corporation discussed the history of the company. He died in 2018 at age 92.

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Nektar Releases an Expanded Edition of Their Prog-Rock LP, ‘Down to Earth’: Review

The LP features a more lighthearted concept than their previous albums, combining memorable songs with a circus theme.

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Burton Cummings, Randy Bachman Announce 2026 US Tour as the Guess Who

The pair will be touring as the band name for the first time in 23 years after finally reaching an agreement to reacquire the rights to the name.

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Photographer Henry Diltz Sets ‘Behind the Lens’ 2026 Tour

The legend has shot over 250 album covers and was the official photographer at the 1969 Woodstock festival.

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Eric Clapton, Cat Stevens, Gary Brooker Play Benefit Concert Just Before 2020 Lockdown

It was the 3rd major all-star benefit concert in London in less than a month. Other performers included Tom Jones and Rick Wakeman.

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