Tag "classic rock"

50 Years Ago: 1974 in Music

Classic albums from Stevie, Joni, Steely Dan and others, and hit singles from Elton, McCartney and more, made ’74 a year to remember.

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‘1971’ Book Makes a Strong Case for Best Rock Year

Was 1971 a peak year in rock? Maybe the peak year in rock? A book makes the case for that thesis quite vigorously and well

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11 Classic Rock Songs for Spring

There are few things sunnier than these songs about spring from some of classic rock’s greatest acts including Led Zeppelin, the Rascals and, yup, the Beach Boys

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10 (More) Re-Released Singles That Became Hits

Sometimes the timing just wasn’t right. When many of these classic rock songs first went to radio they flopped. The stars were aligned the second time

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When the Rolling Stones Played a Free Concert in Havana, Cuba

Our interview with film director Paul Dugdale on the challenges he faced shooting the landmark 2016 concert and the audience’s reaction to seeing the Stones perform

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Ian Hunter Shares Song Ftg 3 Members of Cheap Trick From New ‘Defiance’ Album

The cast includes Jeff Beck and Taylor Hawkins in what proved to be among their final recordings, along with stars from Queen, Def Leppard, and many more

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Radio Hits of 1973: All Aboard

The Allman Brothers Band had their biggest pop hit. Elton John scored four. Jim Croce had two #1s, one posthumously. A great blend of pop, R&B and rock were the top radio hits of 1973

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Top Selling Albums of 1971: Superstars

Recordings made by some of the biggest classic rock artists of the era dominated the list of top-selling albums in the U.S.

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When Kenny Rogers ‘Dropped In’

Years before his hugely successful solo career as a recording and touring artist, “the Gambler” scored a psychedelic pop hit with the First Edition

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Best Weekly Singles Chart of All-Time: March 1970 Edition

The week of March 21, 1970, was a magical one for the U.S. pop singles chart, with new hits from Three Dog Night, the Jackson 5, and the Beatles vying to be #1

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