Tag "best classic bands"
Radio Hits in March 1970
The Beatles’ influence was all over the Top 40 this week, joined by big hits from the Jackson 5 and Bobby Sherman. Thought of Frijid Pink lately?
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Huey Lewis & the News’ ‘Fore!’: Cementing a Deep Pop Legacy
The band’s 1986 release was their second to reach #1 thanks to four Top 10 singles.
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12 (More) Soaring Vocals of the ’60s: Good Vibes
In a decade where Top 40 playlists were filled with songs from a variety of genres, these performances were truly special.
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Robin Trower, 80, Adds to 2025 Tour Following Health Issues
The guitarist postponed his 2024 concerts following a “major operation.” He’s celebrating the release of an expanded edition of his acclaimed 1974 album.
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When the Eagles Took Off: A 2008 Interview with Randy Meisner
“On one of our first gigs, in Boulder, Colorado, I captured it on tape. I had this little stereo tape machine and it was exam time for the college students, so I recorded this gig in front of three people”—Randy Meisner
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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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Jethro Tull Releases New Studio Album, ‘Curious Ruminant’
The 2025 title follows the band’s recent burst of recording activity with releases in 2022 and 2023.
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Micky Dolenz on The Monkees’ Early Days: The ‘Lost’ Interview
Dolenz: ‘It was probably the closest thing to musical theater on TV. It was about this band that wanted to be famous, but on the show we never were famous.’
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Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge: ‘Full Moon’ and In Harmony
“Harmony came easily for both of us, it was very natural,” said Kristofferson.
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YES Thrills With New ‘Close To the Edge’ Super Deluxe Edition
The set features what many consider to be the band’s classic lineup of Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman, and Bill Bruford. Full details here.
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