Tag "best classic bands"

John Fogerty 80th Birthday Concert Was a Family Affair: Review

The legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist was joined on stage at New York’s Beacon Theatre by his guitarist sons, his daughter and even his wife.

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The Story of the Crosby, Stills & Nash Album Cover

In 1969, Henry Diltz got an assignment to take publicity shots for a new supergroup, who had just finished recording their debut. He takes us behind the scenes.

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‘Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine’ Documentary Returning to AXS TV

Says the director of the feature-length film about the Canadian power trio: “We wanted to know how and why the band dissolved at the peak of their powers”

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The Yardbirds: ‘Heart Full of Soul’—Jeff Beck’s Guitar Was the Star

He suggested an alternate plan: to have his guitar basically take on the sitar’s role.

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The Bongos Unearth a Sizzling 1985 Live Set: Review

The album reveals gloriously raucous power pop that draws on new wave, psychedelia and British Invasion rock.

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Rod Stewart: ‘Every Picture Tells a Story’—Don’t It?

The man who once said, “I’m a rock star because I couldn’t be a soccer star,” broke through with his solo third album, which included the smash “Maggie May.”

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Gladys Knight: Checking Off All the Boxes

The singer has checked off just about every box imaginable in her acclaimed career with plenty of #1 records and numerous honors.

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Wings’ ‘Venus and Mars’: What the Man Said

Following the breakup of the Beatles, McCartney just wanted to be another band member. He finally got his chance (sort of) with this 1975 LP.

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Elton John’s ‘Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only the Piano Player’: A High-Water Mark

The album marked a burgeoning ascent to superstardom and continued a solid streak of hits that are, to the present day, certified as classics.

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When Eric Clapton Headlined the Greenwich Town Party

The annual event has had a knack of booking big name talent. Slowhand’s 15-song set featured a favorite he hadn’t played in decades.

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