Tag "best classic bands"

Tom Petty—Archival Interview from 1980: ‘I Just Want to Write Good Songs; Is That Asking Too Much?’

“There was a band identity established [early on], rather than me and whoever was in the studio at the time. Their identity is coming out more and more.”—Petty

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ELO’s ‘Xanadu’ Soundtrack With ON-J: Magic, All Over the World

With music from two popular acts, the soundtrack more than survived the 1980 film’s mixed reviews.

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Top 40 Hits in June 1968 Were Jumpin’

As summer began, future classic rock hits were being played alongside a wild assortment of soul, country and instrumental favorites.

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Stephen Stills Performs With Tom Petty’s Mudcrutch: 2016

TP’s “other” band did a brief 21-date club tour to support their album. Along the way, they were occasionally joined on stage by friends of the band.

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George Thorogood Live Anthology Collects Fiery Tracks: Review

If you’re looking for a concise survey of the hard-working band’s live shows, you couldn’t do better than the new album.

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11 Essential Ten Years After Tracks

Between 1967 and 1972, they released a remarkable run of albums.

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Bob Dylan ‘Blonde on Blonde’: Twice As Good—Review

In many ways, it’s still his defining album, one that helped to affirm his lingering largess. Its iconic standing remains as indelible as ever.

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Clive Davis on Santana: ‘An Instant Connection’

“They were fresh; they were combining rock with jazz, with blues. There was the Latin influence, and Carlos was a dazzling virtuoso.”—Clive Davis

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The Number One Albums of 1973: Each One Has a Story

The Beatles as well as 3 of its members reached the top. Other classic rock giants, including the Stones, Elton John, and Led Zeppelin, are all represented.

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