Tag "best classic bands"

When Eric Clapton Headlined the Greenwich Town Party

The annual event has had a knack of booking big name talent. Slowhand’s 15-song set featured a favorite he hasn’t played in decades

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Desmond Dekker’s ‘Israelites’—Admit It, You Don’t Know the Lyrics

Even as it found its way to the top 10 in the U.S. and several other countries, many listeners had no idea what this proto-reggae song was about.

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David Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy: ‘Low,’ ‘Heroes’ and ‘Lodger’

All three albums are now hailed as milestones in his dazzling career, and a marked influence on other artists, including King Crimson

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Paul Simon Confronts Mortality on ‘Seven Psalms’: Review

The album, “an argument I’m having with myself about belief,” is gentle, sweet and worth hearing. Just leave your dancing shoes at the door.

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Revisiting the 2016 Mudcrutch Tour

The band, a precursor to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, released a second studio album and did a brief tour of smaller venues

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1967 in Rock Music: One Amazing Year

It was one amazing year for rock, pop and soul music. Here are some of the highlights when FM “underground” radio was starting to overtake AM Top 40

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Elliott Landy on His Famed Bob Dylan ‘Infrared’ Photo

In the summer of 1968, the photographer was assigned to shoot the cover for a story on “the most important musician in the world.” He shares how it happened

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Doobie Brothers’ 50th Anniversary Tour to Continue Without Tom Johnston

Their big 50th anniversary celebration was originally delayed for 15 months due to the pandemic. They were finally inducted into the Rock Hall in 2020

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Foo Fighters Introduce New Drummer as Busy 2023 Begins

The band is ready to begin a tour and releasing their first album since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022

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Stephen Stills, Neil Young Share the Stage: 2016

The 3x bandmates performed at Stills’ annual benefit. We’ve got great videos of many of their favorites including “For What It’s Worth” and “Heart of Gold”

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