Tag "best classic bands"

Chris Rea Dies, English Singer-Songwriter Was Known For His Husky-Gravel Voice

He charted dozens of singles in the U.K. His biggest U.S. hit was “Fool (If You Think It’s Over)” which reached #12 in 1978.

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Let’s Dance: 12 Disco Songs By Classic Rock Stars

During the genre’s heyday on Top 40 radio, some of music’s biggest rock bands and pop stars recorded songs in that genre, many with spectacular success.

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Dion’s ‘The Rock ‘n’ Roll Philosopher’ Mixes Reimagined Hits & New Material: Review

The new recordings offer a mix of rockers and ballads and incorporate fresh compositions as well as reinterpretations of old favorites.

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Mick Abrahams, 1st Jethro Tull Guitarist and Blodwyn Pig Founder, Dies

The original Tull guitarist who left after one album to form Blodwyn Pig, died on Dec. 19, 2025, at age 82.

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10 (More) Big Rock Acts Without a Top 10 U.S. Single

In an era when Top 40 embraced rock music, these artists surprisingly never achieved a pop hit in America, including many Rock Hall members.

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1970: The Year in Rock Music

As 1970 was ushered in, few could have imagined where we were headed next. There weren’t many signs at the start of the decade.

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1-2-3-4: Listen to The Beatles ‘Anthology’ 2025 Upgraded Expanded Edition

The landmark 1995 series has been restored and remastered in celebration of its 30th anniversary with updated releases on screen, as music collections and in print.

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Best Weekly Singles Charts of All-Time: December 1967 Edition

A memorable year in music was coming to a close with songs that remain popular decades later. Enjoy the hits from Gladys Knight, Johnny Rivers, The Beatles and more.

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The Yardbirds, with Both Beck and Page, in ‘Blow-Up’

It’s a classic scene from a landmark ’60s film, and a rare look at that brief moment when Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page were in the same band.

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Shine On: Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Gets 50th Anniversary Edition

The 2025 release, with previously unreleased alternate versions and demos, gives fans a new perspective into one of the band’s most iconic and best-loved albums.

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