Tag "best classic bands"

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Adds Dates to Farewell Tour

The Americana band behind the groundbreaking ‘Will the Circle Be Unbroken’ albums is getting off the road.

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A Rollicking Live Album from Willie Nile: Review

His instantly recognizable voice conveys urgency throughout the set, which features his guitar and piano work and a tightly knit backup trio.

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The Paul McCartney Solo Debut: His Declaration of Independence

The 1970 album, his first outside of the Beatles, is a picture of Paul in transition, a historical document of quiet beauty.

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Remember Paper Lace and ‘The Night Chicago Died’?

The band enjoyed two huge singles in their native U.K. But their 1974 single was their only U.S. success, rendering them to “one-hit wonder” status.

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Ralph J. Gleason Book Explores the Life & Legacy of a Pioneering Music Critic: Author Interview

As the longtime music critic for the San Francisco Chronicle and a co-founder of Rolling Stone, Gleason had a unique perspective.

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Dave Edmunds Shares Two Chuck Berry Stories

“I don’t know if Chuck recognised I was copping his licks, or whether he was just feeling lazy, but he had me play all the guitar solos – to every song”

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Alice Cooper Adds Dates to Busy 2024 Tour

The rocker has new U.S. dates on top of his tour with Rob Zombie, along with many other shows overseas

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The Doobie Brothers’ ‘What a Fool Believes’: Behind Their #1 Hit

The song almost didn’t happen. Michael McDonald’s sister told him it sounded like ‘circus music’ and to forget it. Good thing he didn’t listen to her!

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Mark Knopfler Releases 10th Solo Studio LP, ‘One Deep River’

The album was produced by the singer-songwriter-guitarist and his longstanding collaborator Guy Fletcher

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6 Bands. 6 Hits. 1 Lead Singer

The singer still lays claim to the title of the only one-hit wonder who did it six times. It’s a title that’s unlikely to ever be matched.

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