Tag "best classic bands"
Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Heartbreakers at 2018 Concert
The house band for the 2018 edition of Stills’ annual Light Up the Blues concert, was Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench and Steve Ferrone.
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Director Michael Lindsay-Hogg Interview: The Beatles and Stones
The director behind the 1970 Beatles film, Let It Be, was there when cinematic innovation first came to the rock video medium.
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Dr. John’s ‘Gumbo’: A New Orleans Master’s Thesis
For the sessions, instead of his own new material, he breathed authentic life into lively new versions of hometown classics.
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Chet Atkins Tribute Album Features Clapton, Gill and Krauss
We Still Can’t Say Good Bye: A Musicians’ Tribute to Chet Atkins celebrates “Mr. Guitar” on the centennial of his birth
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Ian Hunter Releases All-Star ‘Defiance Part 2’ Album
The cast includes Jeff Beck and Taylor Hawkins in what proved to be among their final recordings, along with stars from Queen, Def Leppard, and many more
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Billy Joel CBS TV Special To Get Rebroadcast After Network Goof
CBS called the snafu a “network programming timing error” that caused the concert special to end abruptly
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When Dickey Betts Made a Surprise, Final Appearance in 2018
The Allman Brothers Band founding member had brain surgery 3 months earlier following a stroke and subsequent fall. On New Year’s Eve he was back on stage
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Glen Campbell Duets Album Features Dolly, Clapton, Carole, Elton
Ghost on the Canvas Sessions updates the 2011 album, with contributions from such stars as Brian Wilson and Sting
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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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