Tag "best classic bands"
Deaths of Older Rock Legends Continue to Shake Us
A wave of deaths of older rock legends has given boomers reason to pause. Is 67 or 70 the new 27? “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead.”
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10 Seminal Hard Rock Albums
Albums from Deep Purple, Steppenwolf, Led Zep, Black Sabbath and The Who are all significant benchmarks in the birth of hard rock. Check out the complete list and see who’s #1
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Ronnie Hawkins Mourned By The Band’s Robbie Robertson
“The story of The Band began with Ronnie Hawkins. He was our mentor. He taught us the rules of the road. He was the one who made this all happen”
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ABBA Voyage Concert Reviews: A ‘Mind-Blowing Celebration’
“A spectacular vision of pop’s future,” wrote one reviewer. And, “The crowd are having the time of their lives, teetering on the brink of delirium”
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Led Zeppelin’s Epic Live ‘How the West Was Won’
The chart-topping three-disc set, remastered in 2018, culls the best material from three June 1972 Los Angeles–area concerts.
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Alan White on Yes, the Rock Hall, Chris Squire
With the induction of Yes into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, drummer Alan White reflected on his 50 years with the band and memories of Chris Squire
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Depeche Mode Co-Founder Andy Fletcher Dies
The electronic band is one of the best-selling musical acts of all time. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020
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Mavis Staples Releases Live Album With Levon Helm
One of her most beloved musical moments was her riveting performance in Scorsese’s The Last Waltz, when she forged a friendship with The Band’s singer-drummer
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Rick Wakeman Releases ‘Myths & Legends’ Set of Vintage Concerts
The box set focuses on his mid-‘70s work from the legendary albums The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Journey to the Centre of the Earth and others
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Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Suffers Relapse, Enters Treatment Program
The band cancelled their Vegas residency, the first live performances since Feb. 2020 and a delayed celebration of the 50th anniversary of their formation
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