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1977: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums
Many of these titles from this diverse year in music remain cornerstones of any essential classic rock record collection
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Talent Legend John Hammond on Signing Bruce Springsteen
The Columbia Records executive discovered Billie Holiday, Aretha, Dylan, Springsteen – “I think he’s going to be a giant” – and more, in his unparalleled career
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Judy Collins Then, Judy Collins Now: Interview
We spoke with the remarkable singer about her long, amazing career.
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Duane Eddy, Rock ‘n’ Roll Pioneer Known For His ‘Twangy’ Guitar Style, Dies
His use of dramatic single-note melodies on the lower strings of his guitar, pronounced tremolo and vibrato, and liberal doses of echo
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John Fogerty’s ‘Blue Ridge Rangers’: One-Man Band
With CCR having called it a day, he entered the studio alone and put together an album’s worth of tributes to his country, gospel and bluegrass heroes.
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‘Electric Mud’: When Muddy Waters Went Psychedelic
While the album would find itself the object of critical scorn, it served its purpose: introducing a new generation to blues.
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Daniel Kramer, Who Photographed Dylan ‘A Year and a Day’ in 1964-65, Dies
The book presents a curated selection of nearly 200 images from 1964-65 by photographer Daniel Kramer, who was given extraordinary access on tour, in concert and backstage
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Rolling Stones Open 2024 ‘Hackney Diamonds Tour’: Review
The concert, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tex., was their first stage performance since they did an invitation-only club show last October in NYC
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McCartney Opens 2022 ‘Got Back’ Tour With Lennon ‘Duet’
Sir Paul began his first tour in nearly three years with a 36-song set, that included a special “duet.”
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Classic Jimmy Buffett LPs To Be Remastered For Vinyl Reissues
Several titles will be released every month for a total of 10 albums that stretch over three decades
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