Tag "best classic bands"
Sixto 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
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David 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.
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1978 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.
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Spinners: 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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‘Back to the Future’ Musical Opens on Broadway
The original movie, starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, was 1985’s highest-grossing film. The production is from from the original creators
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Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Prolific 1969
A magnificent box set commemorates CCR’s run when they released 3 great LPs and had a string of hit singles, all in one remarkable year.
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Happy Birthday, Tony Bennett!
The American icon had a long history of collaborating with fellow A-List stars before he retired from the stage in 2021. Our salute on his birthday
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Eric Clapton’s ‘24 Nights’ Dramatically Expanded Edition: Review
While attention focuses almost exclusively on his guitar work, this set offers plenty of reminders of what a fine vocalist Clapton can be.
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Merry Clayton on Singing on ‘Gimme Shelter’ and ‘Tapestry’
The singer on the Stones’ classic: “They played me the song and asked if I could put somethin’ on it…I said, ‘Stop and tell me what all this stuff means.'”
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Emmylou Harris’ ‘Luxury Liner’: Outside The Lines
Influenced by Gram Parsons and using some of the best musicians and songwriters in the business, the singer created a country-rock smash with the 1976 album.
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