Tag "classic rock"
9 (More) Signature Rock Classics That Weren’t U.S. Chart Hits
Top 40 occasionally turned a deaf ear to some of the greatest works from legendary rock artists like John Fogerty and Elton John.
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Jon Anderson Talks Yes and ‘Olias’: ‘It’s Magic For Me’
We talked to the Yes co-founder who says he has no plans to slow down. “In the next 20 years, I’ve gotta do some serious work.”
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Radio Hits in October 1978: Kenny and Stevie Were Doin’ It
The Stones, The Who, Bob Seger, Billy Joel and Foreigner were all in the Top 10 this week but rock’s days were numbered in that format.
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When Eddie Van Halen Won the Internet With Family Photos
In 2019, a week after reports of health issues arose, the guitar legend appeared in a series of photos that elevated him to heights he likely never imagined.
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10 Top Second Albums From Classic Rockers
A sophomore slump is a common classic rock jinx. Here are some where artists like Creedence and the Beatles made a big creative leap between albums 1 and 2.
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Leslie West on Playing With Jimi and The Who
The Mountain man recalls his solo years and jam sessions sitting in with fellow rock giants, and much more.
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The Mighty Manfred Mann: From ‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy’ to ‘Blinded By the Light’
They underwent frequent personnel changes, including several lead singers—and they were named after the keyboardist—but they kept producing hits.
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The Number One Singles of 1967: With Love
26 songs reached the top of the U.S. pop chart that year. And in many cases, there are some wild stories behind these rock, pop and R&B hits.
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Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ ‘Damn the Torpedoes’: Full Speed Ahead
The LP was the band’s long-awaited breakthrough, with them now matching the caliber of their front man’s writing with their focused musicianship.
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The Crazy World of Arthur Brown’s Incendiary ‘Fire’
He took the title of his one hit seriously, even putting flaming items on his head while he performed. But he never made the charts again after his 1968 smash.
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