Tag "best classic bands"
The Number One Singles of 1975: Each Has a Story
39 different songs reached the top of the U.S. chart this year, though programmers were airing less from rock acts. One star continued a run with 4 more.
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On the Menu: ‘Breakfast in America’ From Supertramp
The band had enjoyed steady growth with their first 5 albums. That all changed in 1979 with this blockbuster release which became one of the year’s top sellers.
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How Dr. Hook Got on the ‘Cover of the Rolling Stone’
A band records a song about its burning desire to make it to the cover of the leading music magazine. We’ve got the backstory. Do you know who wrote it?
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Janis Ian Documentary ‘Breaking Silence’: Review
The singer-songwriter behind such classics as “At Seventeen” and “Society’s Child” is profiled in a moving new film.
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Alison Krauss & Union Station Return With ‘Arcadia,’ 1st New Album In 14 Years
They’ll be supporting the album with a significant tour, the band’s first run of shows together in more than ten years.
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Fleetwood Mac Releases 1975 to 1987 Studio Albums Box Set
The collection includes the multi-platinum albums Fleetwood Mac (1975), Rumours (1977), Tusk (1979), Mirage (1982) and Tango In the Night (1987).
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Balladeer Johnny Mathis, 89, Retiring From Live Performance
“It’s with sincere regret that due to Mr. Mathis’ age and memory issues, we are announcing his retirement from touring and live concerts,” said an announcement.
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George Harrison Solo Catalog Reissues Continue
His son, Dhani Harrison, oversees the agreement between Dark Horse Records and BMG.
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Tony Banks Interview on Genesis’ Rise to Stadium Shows
The “average piano student” became the keyboardist and co-founder of one of the biggest bands in the world.
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10 More Songs That Defined New Wave Music
Part 2 of our series on songs that defined the new wave movement of the ’70s and ’80s with the B-52’s, Pretenders, Devo and more.
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