Tag "classic rock"
Jon Anderson Releases Stunning New Album in Busy 2024
One of music’s most recognizable voices sounds phenomenal at age 79
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10 Classic 1967 Debut Albums by California Bands
What do the Dead, Janis, Captain Beefheart, Sly and Canned Heat have in common? They’re among classic rockers from California who first recorded in 1967
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The Top Selling Albums of 1979: End of an Era
Recordings made by some of the biggest classic rock artists of the era were side-by-side with popular disco releases on the year’s U.S. sales charts
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10 Classic Rock Bar Bets Questions
Bugs Bunny always knew how to spot a sucker. Here are chart questions for some of music’s biggest names that may seem to have obvious answers but aren’t so easy
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Remembering ‘The Midnight Special’: Rock Edition
The late night TV series aired 450 episodes for nearly a decade and was often the only opportunity for music fans to see their favorite recording acts perform
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Sugarloaf Sings About a ‘Green-Eyed Lady’
The band was best known for the 1970 hit and another Top 10 single, “Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You” (1974). Lead singer Jerry Corbetta died in 2016
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Jefferson Airplane Recall Woodstock: A New Dawn
Grace Slick addressed the sea of humans, “You have seen the heavy groups. Now you will see morning maniac music. Believe me, yeah, it’s a new dawn.”
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The Number One Albums of 1974: Room at the Top
No less than 25 different titles were at #1 for at least one week in the U.S. The two artists with the most weeks at the top might surprise you
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Woodstock Performers: Where Are They Now?
Many are still creating brilliant music. Here is a brief guide to the status of most of the artists who performed at the legendary 1969 festival
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Jimmy Webb Interview on Songwriting (and That Cake)
The consummate pop songwriter, whose credits include “MacArthur Park,” “Wichita Lineman” and so many more, in conversation.
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