Tag "classic rock"

Rick Derringer, of ‘Hang on Sloopy’ and ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo’ Fame, Dies

He was just a teenager when he scored a 1965 #1 single that became a garage rock classic. He later recorded with a broad range of artists including Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper and “Weird Al” Yankovic.

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The Rolling Stones Bring Howlin’ Wolf to U.S. TV

From the start they were huge fans of the blues. So when the British band had the chance to present one of their idols on American TV, they grabbed it.

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The ‘Lucky 13’ Number One Albums of 1968

Each of the LPs that claimed the top spot had a story to tell. The year began and ended with The Beatles on top with a whole lot of Simon & Garfunkel in between.

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Bob Dylan: Still the Colossus

Is there any contemporary popular music singer, songwriter and musician as significant? The answer is no.

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Billy Joel Cancels All Concerts Following Health Issues

The Piano Man’s May 2025 announcement followed the initial postponement two months earlier of many dates.

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10 Blatant Bob Dylan Imitations

Some artists have bristled at being called the “new Dylan.” Others revel in being blatant copycats. Here are some of our favorites from the latter camp.

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The Kinks Conclude 60th Anniversary With ‘The Journey Part 3’

The celebration closes with the 3rd career-defining anthology of The Journey, curated by the band.

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10 Great Road Trip Rock Albums

Every road trip needs a good soundtrack. Here are 10 albums that have been road tested to help the miles fly by and enhance your journey.

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Longtime Foreigner Lead Vocalist, Kelly Hansen, is Leaving Band After Two Decades

“It has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” he said. “But it’s time to pass the mic.”

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‘Decade of Dissent: How 1960s Bob Dylan Changed the World’—New Book

The success and critical acclaim of the biopic, A Complete Unknown, has brought renewed attention to the first decade of his remarkable career.

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