Tag "best classic bands"
Richard Tandy, Longtime ELO Keyboardist, Dies at 76
Jeff Lynne called him his “long-time collaborator and dear friend,” adding, “He was a remarkable musician.”
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Judy Collins Then, Judy Collins Now: Interview
We spoke with the remarkable singer about her long, amazing career.
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Duane Eddy, Rock ‘n’ Roll Pioneer Known For His ‘Twangy’ Guitar Style, Dies
His use of dramatic single-note melodies on the lower strings of his guitar, pronounced tremolo and vibrato, and liberal doses of echo
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When the Rolling Stones Performed on NYC’s Fifth Ave.
To promote their 1975 Made in the Shade tour, the band pulled off a stunt for the ages, playing live on a flatbed truck. Those were the days…
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John Fogerty’s ‘Blue Ridge Rangers’: One-Man Band
With CCR having called it a day, Fogerty entered the studio alone and put together an album’s worth of tributes to his country, gospel and bluegrass heroes.
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‘Electric Mud’: When Muddy Waters Went Psychedelic
While the album would find itself the object of critical scorn, it served its purpose: introducing a new generation to blues.
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Daniel Kramer, Who Photographed Dylan ‘A Year and a Day’ in 1964-65, Dies
The book presents a curated selection of nearly 200 images from 1964-65 by photographer Daniel Kramer, who was given extraordinary access on tour, in concert and backstage
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Mike Peters, Frontman of The Alarm, Reveals His Cancer Has Returned
His initial cancer diagnosis in 1995 spurred him to create the Love Hope Strength Foundation with his wife and breast cancer survivor, Jules Peters
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A Love Letter to Willie Nelson: 14 Collaborations With Fellow Stars
Performing at a high level at 90+ puts you in rarified air. Here are some favorite performances with fellow greats from a variety of genres
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Tommy James Interview: The Music, Mob & ‘Mony Mony’
“We’re looking up into the New York sky and first thing my eyes fall on is the Mutual of NY insurance company sign. It just flashes MONY MONY.”
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