Tag "classic rock"

Paul Simon Reveals Homeward Bound Farewell Tour

Yet another legend has announced that his live performing days are coming to an end. “I am very grateful for a fulfilling career…”

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Graham Nash After CSN: ‘Just Following My Heart’

In our wide-ranging interview he talks about his CSNY bandmates and curating their history, his strong new solo LP and surprise… the election. “I’m just looking forward to tomorrow…”

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Tom Petty Cause of Death Revealed

His family shared the Medical Examiner’s findings: the rock star died of “an accidental drug overdose as a result of taking a variety of medications”

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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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August 26, 1970: Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios Opens

Jimi Hendrix wanted to build a recording studio that was designed with the needs, comfort and spirit of creative musical artists in mind. He succeeded.

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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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August 23, 1970: Derek & the Dominos Start ‘Layla’ LP

Eric Clapton, Bobby Whitlock, Carl Radle and Jim Gordon convened with producer Tom Dowd at Criteria Studios in Miami to begin recording their debut album.

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Aug. 22, 1970: Creedence’s ‘Cosmo’s Factory’ Hits #1

CCR’s fifth LP topped the Album Chart for multiple weeks, yielded a slew of Top 5 hits and has sold more than four million copies

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Remembering Toots Thielemans, Harmonica Master

He has been described as the greatest harmonica player in the world. Though most of his career was in jazz, he collaborated with many rock legends

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