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Jesse Colin Young, of ‘Get Together’ Fame, Dies

As the frontman of the Youngbloods, he immortalized the ideals of the Woodstock generation with their recording of the Chet Powers composition.

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John Sebastian on the ‘Magic’ of the Lovin’ Spoonful

From ’60s hits to Woodstock to “Welcome Back” to what he’s doing in recent years, the singer-songwriter finds his joy in music.

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Thin Lizzy ‘Live and Dangerous’: When Anything Might Happen—And Did

The Irish rockers’ concert album hits us again and again, and we like it. At its close, you feel like you should take a breather.

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Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane on Alternate Quantums and Nude Mud Love-Ins

“San Francisco was very good, I think, particularly the musicians, at transmitting the goodness of the day, rather than complaining about the badness of the day.”

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The Who’s ‘Face Dances’: After Tragedy, Transition

Somehow, after Keith Moon’s death, they were able to direct their energy into a fine studio effort that explored new and varied styles.

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Otis Redding’s ‘Dock of the Bay’ Legacy

The song was recorded 18 days before his death. In March 1968, for the first time, a song released posthumously hit #1. The sad tale of a bittersweet success

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Jimmy Page & the Black Crowes ‘Live at the Greek’ Expanded For 25th Anniv.

The collection now boasts 36 tracks including 16 previously unreleased performances.

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ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Steps Away From Tour: Health Issue

They have engaged fellow Texan and longtime tech member, percussionist and drummer, John Douglas, for the interim.

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The Mark Knopfler ‘Going Home’ Single With 60 Rock Legends

A 2024 release of his song, “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero),” features a Who’s Who of rock musicians with the proceeds to help fight teen cancer.

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The Epic Guitar Performance by Prince at the 2004 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

17 years after rock royalty honored George at the Hall of Fame, director Joel Gallen updated the clip of Prince’s blistering solo on “While My Guitar…”

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