Tag "classic rock"
The Rise of Joe Walsh in the 1970s
Walsh made the James Gang more than a power trio and expanded and deepened his style as a solo artist to show himself as far more than the Eagle he became.
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When Jefferson Airplane Sang From a NYC Rooftop
When the French filmmaker Godard needed a band for his new film on radical culture in 1968, he invited San Francisco’s finest. They responded by waking up New York City.
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Top Radio Hits in 1982: Look Back
Songs by Fleetwood Mac (group and solo), Journey and Rod Stewart were among the biggest Top 40 hits as was a certain smash by Survivor
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Producer Jack Douglas: On John Lennon, Cheap Trick
After producing classic albums by Aerosmith, Jack Douglas helped a band from Illinois gets its start. Then came December 1980.
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Radio Hits November 1968: Look Back
An amazing week for some all-time greats on the Top 40 including songs by Steppenwolf, Stevie Wonder and CCR. And we answer the question: Who was Derek?
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Van Morrison Grooves With the Street Choir
Morrison’s third official solo album in 1970 is largely about the spirit of soul/R&B, the feel and his singing. It features his biggest U.S. hit, “Domino.”
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Petula Clark Treats Audience to Her Big Hits
The English singer performed many of the hit singles that delighted radio listeners in the ’60s, displaying an air of confidence befitting her 7 decades as an entertainer
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1970: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums
We looked back at hundreds of albums released that year and whittled the list down to 50 standouts. How many do you own?
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15 Cool Classic Rock Instrumentals
Don’t overlook these songs from Neil Young, Little Feat, the Allman Brothers Band, Jeff Beck, The Who, and other classic rock legends
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Radio Hits November 1973: Look Back
While Richard Nixon was insisting “I am not a crook,” Top 40 listeners enjoyed classic rock hits from Todd Rundgren, Steve Miller Band, the Stones and Jim Croce
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