Tag "best classic bands"
The Graham Parker Solo Debut ‘Another Grey Area’: Leaving the Anger Behind
GP was consciously breaking away from his perceived ‘angry’ persona, looking to send out his message in a style he saw fit.
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10 Classic Rock Cover Songs by Metal Bands
Metal bands are not known for tackling other artists’ material. Someone forgot to tell that to Van Halen, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and several others.
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When John Lennon and Yoko Ono Helped Jerry Lewis
This actually happened, and we have the video to prove it. In 1972, the most famous couple in rock did their part to raise money for “Jerry’s kids.”
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Remembering Jimmy Buffett, ‘Margaritaville’ Singer Who Led the Parrot Heads
With his Coral Reefer Band, he established a laid-back style that ultimately led to a business empire
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Glenn Tilbrook Interview: Squeeze Then and Now
When they first arrived, he and songwriting partner Chris Difford drew comparisons to Lennon and McCartney. Our interview…
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‘Shindig!’ Remembering the Trailblazing Rock TV Program and Producer Jack Good
The program featured all of the hitmakers of the day, from the Beatles and Stones to the Beach Boys and the Supremes.
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The Glory of ‘Gloria’: Behind the Resilient Van Morrison Rock ’n’ Roll Anthem
One of the most beloved and oft-covered songs in the garage-rock canon started life as a single’s B-side. We take a look at the wonders of ‘G-L-O-R-I-A.’
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‘Mod Squad’ Star Peggy Lipton on the Monterey International Pop Festival
“I loved Buffalo Springfield… and the Byrds. I dated the drummer, Michael Clarke. One of the reasons I went was because the Byrds were there.”
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Charlie Watts’ Final Concert: Rolling Stones’ 2019 Tour
The No Filter tour was marked by off stage headlines as much as for its artistic and financial triumph. Mick Jagger made a quick return after health issues
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Oasis ‘Definitely Maybe’ Gets 30th Anniversary Edition
The expanded collection includes tracks from the discarded original recording session along with outtakes from the definitive album
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