Tag "best classic bands"
Eric Carmen, Raspberries Singer of ‘Go All the Way’ and Solo Star, Dies
He led the power pop band to a series of ’70s hits including the infectious “Go All the Way,” and later scored several solo hits including “All By Myself” and “Hungry Eyes”
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Karl Wallinger, World Party Frontman, Dead at 66
World Party’s biggest hit in the U.S. was 1987’s “Ship of Fools.” Like most of their recordings, it was basically a Wallinger solo vehicle.
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‘One Toke Over the Line’ on ‘Lawrence Welk’—Huh?
In what has to be one of the most surreal moments on TV, the song was interpreted for viewers of a show that had no idea what a toke was.
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2018 Oscars ‘In Memoriam’ Presented via Tom Petty Song
Eddie Vedder performed TP’s 1999 song, “Room at the Top,” as the 90th annual Academy Awards honored film industry legends who died during the past year
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Surviving the ’70s: 12 Disco Songs Even Rock Fans Enjoy
Though the genre is maligned, there are plenty of choices that will get rock die-hards on the dance floor at their cousin’s wedding
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‘Triple Threat’ Ann-Margret Wows on ‘The Tonight Show’
The then-33 year-old gave an unforgettable performance for Johnny Carson’s TV audience
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Tom Scholz Reflects on Boston’s Self-Titled Debut
The 1976 album ranks as one of the best-selling debut albums in music history with 17 million copies sold in the U.S. alone
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Jan & Dean’s Dean Torrence Talks About His 2nd Career
When Jan & Dean’s music career was tragically cut short, Dean Torrence turned to his visual art skills and became a Grammy-winning album cover designer.
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11 Movies That Rock: Woodstock to Spinal Tap
From Almost Famous to The Last Waltz, from School of Rock to Wayne’s World, these films share one thing in common – they all rock!
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Genesis’ ‘Seconds Out’: From Paris With Love
Released in 1977, ‘Seconds Out’ showcased the band’s great live performances and was a major worldwide hit.
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