Tag "best classic bands"
‘Triple Threat’ Ann-Margret Wows on ‘The Tonight Show’
The then-33 year-old gave an unforgettable performance for Johnny Carson’s TV audience.
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Celebrating Mel Brooks
The legendary filmmaker, writer and actor is one of just 22 artists who have earned “EGOT” status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. A 2026 documentary is from Judd Apatow.
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Remembering Garth Hudson, Master Organist and Last Surviving Member of The Band’s Original Lineup
With Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Richard Manuel, they were one of the most influential music groups of the rock era.
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Remembering ‘The Midnight Special’
The series launched the 1970s trend of live rock music on late night TV with its pilot in 1972 and boosted the career of Wolfman Jack. Check out the guests and some great clips.
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The Number One Albums of 1980: Brick by Brick
Just 10 albums – including two film soundtracks and releases by several classic rock favorites – topped the U.S. chart. We tell their stories.
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Janis Joplin Remembered by Her Friends and Peers
“She was absolutely breathtaking, hypnotic, compelling and soul-shaking, doing something that no one else was doing.”—Clive Davis
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Dion’s Moving ‘Abraham, Martin and John’
Tension was in the air in 1968 and rock music reflected the turmoil. Then came a voice from the past, gently singing of non-violence and hope.
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Freddie and the Dreamers: The Zany British Invasion Band’s Output Fills a New Box Set
Remember “I’m Telling You Now” and “Do the Freddie”? Turns out there was a lot more to the band that had those hits.
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David Crosby Helped Define ’60s Rock With The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash
The 2x Rock Hall inductee had a series of well documented health issues over the years. In 2022, he announced he was retiring from touring.
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Top Albums of January 1977: Faster Than a Speeding Bullet
Nine months after its release, Bob Seger’s 2-LP live set finally enjoyed national acclaim thanks to the success of his band’s breakthrough studio album.
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