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Terry Reid, British Singer Who Turned Down Led Zeppelin, Dead at 75
When passing on Jimmy Page’s invitation, Reid recommended a singer he knew named Robert Plant.
Read MoreNoted Presley Biographer, Peter Guralnick, Returns With ‘The Colonel and The King’ Book
The 2025 title “draws on a wealth of Tom Parker’s never-before-seen correspondence to reveal that this oft-reviled figure was in fact a confidant, friend, and architect of his client’s success.”
Read More10 Classic Rock Bar Bet Questions (Part 3)
The 3rd edition of our series offers fun facts about the Woodstock festival, Pink Floyd’s The Wall, a legendary studio musician, and more.
Read MoreThe Ritchie Blackmore ‘Rainbow’ Debut: Rockin’ Post-Purple
Unhappy with the direction Deep Purple was taking, the guitarist recruited another band and made a debut album that would lead to a long solo career.
Read MoreForeigner to Release ‘4’ Deluxe, as Lou Gramm Joins Tour
The 5-disc CD/Blu-ray set includes a booklet with over 60 exclusive photos, five previously unreleased songs, 14 early and alternate versions of various songs, 15 instrumentals, and 15 live performances, spanning the band’s 1981-82 world tour.
Read MoreElvis Presley 1970-75 Los Angeles Studio Sessions Issued in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Box Set
The 5-CD collection includes recordings of such favorites as “Always On My Mind,” “Burning Love,” the 40th and final Top Ten single of his career, and such choice covers of “I Got a Woman,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Proud Mary,” and more.
Read MoreJoe Walsh Announces 2025 Edition of VetsAid Festival
The ninth edition of the event, with another star-studded lineup, will be a homecoming for the classic rock legend.
Read More13 Best Rock Organists (& Their Most Killer Tracks)
Every one of the players here is an acknowledged master that helped etch the instrument into the rock music legacy.
Read MoreRadio Hits in August 1972: School’s Out
A re-release of “Layla” was joined in the Top 10 this week with one of the all-time great rebellious classic rock anthems.
Read MoreMusician Deaths of 2025
Many of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, have been taken from us in 2025. We pay our respects.
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