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Maria Muldaur: Debut Solo Album—Smart, Sassy and Seductive
The album, which included the top 10 hit “Midnight at the Oasis,” is a potent blend of country, blues, folk and pop, and it still sounds fresh
Read MoreSixto Rodriguez, Who Found Fame Decades Later in ‘Searching For Sugar Man,’ Dies
The singer-songwriter from Detroit, Mich., finally found fame in the U.S. four decades after his early recordings were released
Read MoreDavid LaFlamme, Leader of San Francisco’s It’s a Beautiful Day, Dies
Formed in 1967, the band, led by violinist/singer LaFlamme, was a regular attraction at the Fillmore and other San Francisco venues.
Read More1971: The Year in Rock Music
There were still many familiar faces from the ’60s, but new artists, and new rock music subgenres, were beginning to take root.
Read MoreJohn Mellencamp’s ‘Scarecrow’: The Turning Point
The album marked a turning point, and served as an overture for how he would bring his music into the world from that point forward.
Read More1978 Rock Songs: AXS TV’s ‘The Top 10 Revealed’
The series counts down 10 great rock songs of the year, including favorites by Foreigner, Eddie Money, the Stones and Van Halen
Read MorePat Benatar and ‘Crimes of Passion’: Her Best Shot
She has remained the thing she set out to be, an artist who made her own seat at the table and turned it into a remarkable rock music legacy.
Read MoreBeatles Different ‘Revolver’ Releases: The Last Time
Learn a thing or two about an album that’s been an essential part of your collection for decades, including the unusual decision about its singles
Read MoreThe Ritchie Blackmore ‘Rainbow’ Debut: Rockin’ Post-Purple
Unhappy with the direction Deep Purple was taking, the guitarist recruited another band and made a debut album that would lead to a long solo career.
Read MoreSpinners: Complete Atlantic Singles Arrives
The collection includes the classics “I’ll Be Around,” “One of a Kind (Love Affair)” and “Then Came You,” the #1 duet with Dionne Warwick
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