Tag "best classic bands"

Waddy Wachtel Talks About Linda, James, and His Career as a Session Ace

Our conversation with the guitarist who has been a “first-call” player for decades, recording and touring with such stars as Ronstadt, Taylor and Carole King

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The Zombies’ Busy 2023: Tour, New Album

The British Invasion band and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers continue their comeback with the new studio effort, Different Game

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15 Cool Classic Rock Instrumentals

Don’t overlook these songs from the J. Geils Band, the Allman Brothers Band, Jeff Beck, The Who, and other classic rock legends

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Color-Coded Love: A Bounty of Affection for the Beatles’ ‘Red Album’

If one was not there when the Beatles happened, there’s a strong chance that the ‘Red Album’ was the point of romantic entry.

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Bob Ludwig, Legendary Mastering Engineer, Retires

The behind-the-scenes fixture for six decades worked with a Who’s Who of classic rock artists, and earned 13 Grammys

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Bettye LaVette’s Soulful Interpretations: Concert Review

This was a night of magnificent storytelling, sung by one of the greatest interpreters of song of our time.

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Alan Arkin Tributes Come From His Co-Stars

The Hollywood community paid tribute, noting his range as both a serious and comedic actor. He won an Oscar for Little Miss Sunshine

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Dire Straits’ ‘Brothers in Arms’: Mark Knopfler Completes the Transition to Stadium-Friendly Band

One of the first all-digital albums recorded with the compact disc in mind, it vaulted the British band into the rock stratosphere.

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Charlie Watts Jazz Anthology Arrives

‘Anthology’ draws from his substantial catalog of recordings in various configurations, including quartet, quintet, tentet, and orchestra

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Happy Birthday, Garland Jeffreys!

The musician got his start in the folk clubs of NYC’s Greenwich Village in the 1960s. He recorded many solo albums, often with contributions from well known friends

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