Tag "best classic bands"
Dave Edmunds’ ‘Repeat When Necessary’: Where the New Wave Met the Old
The Welsh rocker’s fifth solo album, made with the great Rockpile, captures him at the pinnacle of his influence as an architect of late ’70s new wave.
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West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band Box Set Review: ‘Experimental’ Was the Key Word
The collection provides a comprehensive look at an idiosyncratic band that endured its share of stumbles but was occasionally first-rate.
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Authors Talk Eagles Book, ‘Up Ahead in the Distance’
The title is the second book of three volumes detailing the group’s colorful history and ascent into rock’s upper echelon
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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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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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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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Stephen Stills Performs With Tom Petty’s Mudcrutch: 2016
TP’s “other” band did a brief 21-date club tour to support their album. Along the way, they were occasionally joined on stage by friends of the band.
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