Tag "best classic bands"
Eric Clapton Releases New Song, Amid More Controversy
“Heart of a Child” arrived on Christmas Eve. Days earlier, he grabbed unwanted headlines for suing a widow who had listed a live bootleg of his on eBay for $11
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The Who Predicted ’21 Was ‘Going to Be a Good Year’
As if 2020 couldn’t get any worse, there were predictions of flame throwing squirrels. Years ago, Pete Townshend forecast better days ahead
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Todd Rundgren’s ‘Something/Anything’ Gets 50th Anniversary Tribute Album
The acclaimed 1972 two-LP set included his top 5 single, “Hello It’s Me” and “I Saw the Light.” All net proceeds are going to charity
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The Pretenders’ 1st 2 LPs Reissued: Review
If, you own only the original 1980 and 1981 albums—or for some crazy reason don’t even have those—the decision to buy these new editions should be easy
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2021 in Review: The Best Music Books of the Year
The year’s best music-related reads include bios and memoirs associated with the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Doors and Hendrix, plus much more!
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Alan Parsons Releases 2nd New Live Album: Watch
The legendary studio maestro has followed up The NeverEnding Show: Live in the Netherlands with another live album, recorded with a symphony orchestra
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2021 in Review: Best Boxed Sets, Collections & Reissues
Our annual roundup of the year’s best archival rock releases includes impressive packages from the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Dylan, the Doors and more
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Frank Zappa’s ‘200 Motels’ Soundtrack Gets a 6-CD Upgrade
The expanded 6-disc edition contains unreleased and rare material, including original demos, studio outtakes, work mixes, interviews and movie ads
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Wanda Young, Singer of the Marvelettes’ ‘Don’t Mess With Bill,’ Dies
She joined the singing group just prior to their signing with Motown in 1961. Their first single, “Please Mr. Postman,” became the label’s first #1 pop hit
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Triumph Unlocks Artifacts With New Vault Site
The Canadian power trio have unlocked over 45 years of their rock and roll history through rare photos, audiograms, video, behind-the-scenes content
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