Tag "classic rock"
Eagles Announce ‘Evening With’ Fall Concerts
The band, with Deacon Frey and Vince Gill once again joining mainstays Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, will play more shows in October
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Leon Russell’s Final Album Out Next Month
Nearly a year after his passing at age 74, his final album is being released. It’s described as “biggest, boldest-sounding album of his career.”
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Troubled Times For Journey: Neal Schon
The co-founder is none-too-pleased with recent actions that band members Cain, Valory and Pineda have done, fueling rumors that changes are afoot
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Carlos Santana, Isley Brothers on Their Collaboration
The two legacy artists have forged a mutual admiration society and the result is their Power of Peace album. “Somewhere between fun and joy and happy”
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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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