Tag "best classic bands"

Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’: An Epic, Massive Swan Song

By the time ‘Bridge’ swept the 1971 Grammy Awards, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel had effectively parted ways professionally.

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How Eddie Van Halen Changed Rock Guitar

He is the most influential rock guitarist since his band became superstars in the 1980s, all by just doing what comes naturally.

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10cc Gets 14-CD Box Set, ’20 Years’

The set celebrates the U.K. band’s acclaimed period from 1972 to 1992, which included three #1 singles and five top 10 albums

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Eagles Continue to Add Dates to Final Tour

“Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.”

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‘Dixie Chicken’: Little Feat, Secret Southern Sauce

The group drew on Lowell George’s versatile command of blues, country, folk and R&B for its third—and many feel finest—studio album.

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Photographer Neal Preston on Shooting Led Zeppelin

In his more than 5-decade career, he has photographed many of the world’s biggest music, sports and film stars. He shared some great stories with us

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Melanie, Who Helped Define a Generation at Woodstock, Dies

Born Melanie Safka in Queens, NY, at 22 years-old and essentially an unknown, she performed a star-making set at the 1969 festival

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Radio Hits in January 1969: Over and Over

We’ve got some fun facts and great videos of hits from The Doors, Dusty Springfield, BJ Thomas, Tommy James and the Shondells, and more

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From Bobby Freeman to the Beach Boys, Mamas & Papas and Ramones: How ‘Do You Wanna Dance’ Became a Rock ‘n’ Roll Classic

You’ve heard Freeman’s 1958 hit—and most famous song—performed by John Lennon, the Ramones and the Beach Boys. Here’s how it evolved

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The Number One Singles of 1965: The British Are Coming

The British Invasion was in full swing with a dozen songs at the top of the U.S. chart, including 5 from The Beatles. It’s quite a list

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