Tag "best classic bands"
Ed Asner, TV’s Gruff But Lovable ‘Lou Grant,’ Mourned
The actor, best known for the Mary Tyler Moore Show and Lou Grant, won the most performance awards in the history of the Primetime Emmy Awards
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Brian Setzer Releases 1st Solo LP in 7 Years, ‘Gotta Have the Rumble’
It’s the first solo album in seven years from the founder/leader of the Stray Cats, and of his 19-piece Brian Setzer Orchestra
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New ‘Rock Concert’ Book Tells the Story of Shows Through the Years
The book, which features dozens of key players, “provides a fascinating, intimate look at rock ‘n’ roll’s evolution through the lens of live performances.”
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Eric Clapton Releases New Protest Song, ‘This Has Gotta Stop’
The legend has been adamant about his stance. In July, he responded to the British PM’s ruling that vaccine passes would be required to enter music venues
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Steppenwolf Box Set, ‘Dunhill/ABC Years,’ Coming
The newly remastered 8-CD set collects their material from 1967-1971 including their big hits plus 26 bonus tracks drawn from rare singles and mono mixes
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Townshend, Daltrey Pay Tribute to Charlie Watts
Daltrey pays the Stones a huge compliment. Townshend shares 2 stories, one that displays the tender side of Watts, and another that reveals a humorous side
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Gary ‘Chicken’ Hirsh, Country Joe & the Fish Drummer, Dead at 81
The drummer, who played with the Bay Area band from 1967-69, is said to have coined the “obscene” version of the famous “Fish Cheer.”
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Queen’s Roger Taylor: 2021 Solo Tour, New Album
With the Queen + Adam Lambert U.K. and European tour on pause until 2022, the acclaimed drummer decided to hit the road for a set of intimate shows
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Ellen Foley Returns with ‘Fighting Words’: Review
On her fifth solo album, the singer proves that she can still come out fighting, at least when her material is up to the task.
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Eric Clapton’s 1970 Solo Debut Gets 4-CD Deluxe Edition
The album includes such classic tracks as his cover of J.J. Cale’s “After Midnight,” as well as “Let It Rain” and “Blues Power”
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