Tag "best classic bands"

John Krasinski Stuns Fan With ‘Hamilton’ Cast Performance: Watch

One week after debuting his Some Good News webcast with a reunion with Office-mate Steve Carell, the actor-director pulled out all the stops

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Gordon Lightfoot Goes ‘Solo’ on 1st New Studio Set Since ’04: Review

The new release, the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter’s first since 2004, occasionally sounds like a collection of demos.

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Bill Withers Mourned By Music World

Fellow musicians and other celebrities paid tribute to a “songwriter’s songwriter.” The writer of such hits as “Lean On Me” and “Lovely Day” has died at 81

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12 Catchy Rock Song Hooks

You can’t get it out of your head. The Founding Editor of Guitar World’s favorites include performances by Hendrix, Steely Dan and T Rex

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Eric Burdon & the Animals: New Box Set is Hit & Miss

Even when the music falls short on this collection of latter-day Animals, it’s worth hearing Burdon, one of the most noteworthy vocalists of 1960s rock.

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Apr 1, 2020: Adam Schlesinger, Award-Winning Songwriter—Obituary

He co-founded Fountains of Wayne, best known for their 2003 song, “Stacy’s Mom.” In recent years, he produced a comeback album for The Monkees

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Steve Miller Band Postpones 2020 Tour With Marty Stuart

“There is nothing more important to us than your good health and welfare.” The summer follows Miller’s induction into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame

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Mar 29, 2020: Alan Merrill, ‘I Love Rock ‘N Roll’ Writer, Dies

He recorded the song with his UK-based band, the Arrows, in 1975. Joan Jett first saw them perform it on TV while visiting England with the Runaways

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Feb 10, 2020: Lyle Mays of Pat Metheny Group Dies

The jazz pianist and composer earned 11 Grammy Awards. Metheny called his collaborator of 30 years “one of the greatest musicians I have ever known”

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Jan. 21, 2020: Monty Python Members Mourn Terry Jones

Among his credits, Jones co-starred in, and directed, Monty Python’s Life of Brian, the 1979 film voted the funniest of all time in British polls.

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