Tag "best classic bands"

Eric Clapton ‘Unplugged’ Returns With Expanded Edition

The extended, remixed and remastered edition features Clapton discussing the inspiration behind specific songs and performances just before he took the stage in 1992, seamlessly integrated with the performance footage.

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Harold Melvin and Teddy Pendergrass: Legacy Recalled

Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, with leads vocals by Pendergrass ruled the R&B charts in the ’70s with ten Top 10 singles.

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Finding a ‘Pearl’–Janis Joplin’s Last Hurrah

It remains her most fully realized record, fronting the best band she would ever lead on her strongest set of material.

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John Fogerty Talks About Writing ‘Proud Mary’

50 years after he began writing one of his most-beloved tracks, the musician shared how the song came to be

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Rockers’ Tributes to Sam Moore of Soul Duo Sam & Dave

He teamed with Dave Prater, earning such hits as “Hold On, I’m Comin'” and “Soul Man” for the Atlantic-distributed Stax label.

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The World’s Best Covers Band: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers at the Fillmore

The 1997 residency shared the star’s deep affinity and knowledge of his musical predecessors and peers.

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Steely Dan Catalog Vinyl Reissue Campaign Continues

Their classic ABC and MCA Records titles are receiving a reissue program of the first seven albums, personally overseen by Donald Fagen.

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Ringo Starr Returns With Country Album: ‘It Was a Joy Making It’

His lifelong love of country music has been apparent and celebrated throughout his illustrious career (“Act Naturally,” “What Goes On,” “Don’t Pass Me By”).

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11 Surprising 1970s Radio Hits

It’s amazing that these songs from The Kinks, George Harrison, Rick Dees and more not only were played on Top 40 radio but became smash hits. Their stories…

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Jim Croce: What Might Have Been

In 15 months, the singer-songwriter delivered many pop hits about some memorable characters. His career ended tragically on the brink of stardom.

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