Tag "classic rock"
May 21, 1971: Marvin Gaye Releases ‘What’s Going On’ LP
The monumental release brought topical songs to Motown and revived the singer’s career. The landmark R&B concept album included two Top 10 singles
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May 21, 1983: David Bowie Hits #1 with ‘Let’s Dance’
The former glam rocker made his mark on the early ’80s new wave dance music scene with the Nile Rodgers-produced track
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Paul Simon: Why He Still Matters
“Nothing has become for him more important than the music—not the fame, not the money, not the drugs, not laziness, not fear of failure.”
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Happy Birthday, Pete Townshend!
He was the son of musicians, grew up to forge one of the most distinguished careers in classic rock, and thankfully did not die before he got old
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May 16, 1966: Beach Boys Release ‘Pet Sounds’
The album is considered to be Brian Wilson’s masterpiece. He began working on it in 1965 while the rest of the band was on tour. It yielded 3 hit singles and a lasting influence
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May 15, 1982: Debut Asia Album Hits #1
By the early 1980s, music critics were saying that punk was killing off prog rock. Then along came a new supergroup to prove them wrong.
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May 14, 1988: Led Zeppelin Reunites at Atlantic 40th Anniversary Concert
At a marathon concert, a star-studded cast saluted their label including Yes, Genesis, Foreigner, CSN, the Bee Gees and dozens more.
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Best Classic Bands: Third Anniversary
We’re celebrating year three of the best classic rock news, features, reviews, retro charts and more! Thank you for your support! Please tell your friends
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May 11, 1970: Woodstock Soundtrack Released
How do you capture the highlights of the most famous rock festival of all time on an album? Easy. By making it a three-LP set!
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May 11, 2017: Ben & Jerry Celebrates Bob Marley
The flavor, which came to fruition in a partnership with the Marley family, pays homage to the legendary performer and his vision for a better world.
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