Tag "classic rock"
‘Dueling Banjos’ From ‘Deliverance’: An Unlikely Hit
The song, featured prominently in the 1972 thriller, was used without the permission of its composer. There’s actually only one banjo used.
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Radio Hits in February 1976: You Made a Fool of Me
Eagles, Aerosmith and ELO each scored one of their many career hits. Eric Carmen and Paul Simon had the biggest solo singles of their careers.
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Eric Clapton & Friends Play 2020 Ginger Baker Tribute Concert
Some friends! Also performing were Steve Winwood, Ronnie Wood, Roger Waters, and more. The setlist honored the drummer’s work in Cream and Blind Faith.
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Rainbow Gets ‘Temple of the King: 1975-1976’ 9-CD Box Set
The 2026 release is described as the most comprehensive collection of the opening phase of the classic hard rock band’s work to date.
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When the Mood Strikes: 10 Classic Rock Love Songs
Songs from Van Morrison and a Rolling Stones’ rarity are side-by-side with ones from Bob Dylan, Joe Cocker, Hall & Oates and Foreigner.
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Stray Cats’ Debut Album & the Rockabilly Revival
The Long Island trio had to go to England to find success playing American rockabilly. By the time they returned home, they were stars.
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10 (More) Classic Rock Bar Bet Questions
When Part 1 became one of our most-read stories of 2022, we knew we had to do a sequel. Here’s trivia on Fleetwood Mac, Jethro Tull and Billy Joel.
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Eagles Announce ‘Final’ 2026 Concerts, at Sphere in Las Vegas
The run at the state-of-the-art venue now extends to April, bringing their total there to 58.
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Radio Hits in February 1977: The Sound of Thunder
Songs by some of the biggest names in rock including Eagles and Steve Miller topped the chart. Fleetwood Mac released Rumours, making them superstars.
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The Van Halen Debut Album: A Turning Point for Rock
It didn’t sound at first listen like something to change the course of rock music, but they opened doors for any number of rock acts.
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