Tag "best classic bands"
Beach Boys, Family & Friends Re-Record a 1970 Classic
“The hope expressed in the lyric of the song is that music can bring people together. The world in harmony,” says Mike Love.
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Yes ‘Union’ Tour Gets Massive 30th Anniversary Box Set
Rick Wakeman calls it “Probably the most amazing and enjoyable Yes tour I have ever been on. It was an incredibly special time that can never be repeated”
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Willie Nelson Releases Frank Sinatra Tribute LP, ‘That’s Life’
The 2021 album continues Nelson’s longtime musical appreciation of his friend’s artistry and repertoire. Nelson’s 2018 My Way LP earned him a Grammy
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‘Bob Dylan-1970’ 3-CD Set, Featuring George Harrison, is Released
The rarities set includes early versions of Dylan originals plus covers of songs by everyone from Phil Spector to the Everly Brothers to…the Beatles
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Alice Cooper Releases ‘Detroit Stories’ Album: Listen
“Los Angeles had its sound. San Francisco had the Dead and Airplane. New York had the Velvet Underground. But Detroit was the birthplace of angry hard rock”
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Tommy James and the Shondells Complete—Review
With 17 Top 40 hits, and covers by everyone from Springsteen to Dolly Parton, they were a major act. Now, finally, all of their work is in one place.
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Bruce Springsteen DUI Charge Dropped
The case is now closed: The musician has pleaded guilty to consuming alcohol in “a closed area” and will pay a fine of $500
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Royal Albert Hall 150 Shares Mick Jagger-Narrated Film
If you’ve forgotten just how much you’ve missed attending live performances, you’ll be reminded when you view a short film to promote the iconic venue’s anniversary
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Sad Cafe, With Paul Young, Gets Anthology Album
The Manchester band had several charting singles like “Every Day Hurts” and “My Oh My.” Their lead singer later enjoyed success with Mike + the Mechanics
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Gene Taylor, Boogie-Woogie Piano Player With the Blasters, Dies at 68
As a teenager in Los Angeles he performed with such legends as Big Joe Turner and T-Bone Walker. A longtime friend called him a “boogie/blues piano master”
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