Tag "classic rock"
Sept. 3, 2017: Walter Becker, Steely Dan Co-Founder, Dies
The co-founder and core member of one of the most popular American bands of the past 40+ years passed from esophageal cancer.
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September 3, 1982: US Festival Premieres
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak recruited rock promoter Bill Graham to book the talent including Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Fleetwood Mac, Santana, and many more.
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Sept 2, 1995: Rock Hall Opens With Stars Galore
To mark the occasion, a concert was held at Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium and simulcast on HBO. See the all-star list of performers and enjoy some clips
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Ringo Starr–A Star Among All-Starrs: NYC Review
The lineup’s current edition, with Rolie, Lukather, Gouldman and Hay, was as exuberant and polished a concert as an audience could hope for
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Yes Ftg Anderson-Rabin-Wakeman Begin 2018 US Tour
The trio are continuing what they’ve promised to be a 100-date world tour to celebrate the progressive rock group’s 50th anniversary
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Beach Boys Live Package Delivers Fun, Fun, Fun
Some of the recordings differ significantly from ones we’ve heard elsewhere. Besides, there’s no such thing as too much of the Beach Boys.
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Bob Dylan Rare Performances Live 1962-1966: Review
Dylan’s growth during these years covered is astounding, from traditional folk artist to protest singer to highly original introspective material.
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Aug. 30, 1969: Texas International Pop Festival
The last big summer rock festival of 1969 took place near Dallas and featured a lineup that included Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin and Santana
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Aug 25, 1970: Elton John Plays First U.S. Concert
The artist now known as Sir Elton John made his U.S. debut with a big splash at The Troubadour club in Los Angeles with several rock stars in attendance
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Aug 24, 1975: Queen Begin ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Queen’s nearly six-minute long-song hit the upper reaches of the U.S. and U.K. singles charts not once but twice. Things you didn’t know about their masterpiece
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