Tag "best classic bands"
John Hall of Orleans: Still the One
The singer and songwriter’s career includes writing the Top 5 hits “Still The One” & “Dance With Me” with his band Orleans and then turning to politics
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Tributes For John Mayall, British Blues Legend, Who Died in 2024
The musician mentored such guitarists as Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor. He had retired from touring in 2021
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July 22, 2017: Don Henley Hits 70 With Birthday Concert
Taking a break between Eagles reunion shows, the co-founder celebrated his big day in style with a Dallas bash featuring some of his closest friends.
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July 22, 1977: Elvis Costello Issues Debut Album, ‘My Aim Is True’
The English singer-songwriter was not backed by his longtime band, The Attractions, on his first LP and did a clever stunt to get noticed by his future label
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July 21, 2016: Paul McCartney Named U.K.’s Top Album Artist
Britain’s Official Charts company has released their list of all time top sellers. Macca is the #1 overall artist thanks to The Beatles, Wings and his solo work
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2017 in Review: A Farewell to Those Who Left Us
We’ve lost so many giants of the music world in 2017. Here we take a look back at some of those who are now gone, but who gave us so much.
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July 21, 1979: Robert Palmer Releases ‘Bad Case’
His second Top 20 single set him up for future Top 10 hits, Grammys and MTV video popularity before he died in 2003
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Happy Birthday, Carlos Santana
Born in Mexico, he first started playing in Tijuana clubs as a youth. As the leader of one of the best-selling acts of all time, Santana remains the king of Latin rock
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Happy Birthday, Brian May: Rock Star, Rocket Scientist, Knight
So what has the birthday boy been up to? He still leads Queen and 2023 saw him receive a big honor. He also helped NASA as Dr. Brian May
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July 19, 1986: Genesis, Peter Gabriel Top Chart
When Gabriel left Genesis in 1975, neither of them likely expected that 11 years later they’d have the #1 and #2 singles together on the U.S. chart
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