Tag "classic rock"
When Jefferson Airplane Sang From a NYC Rooftop
When the French filmmaker Godard needed a band for his new film on radical culture in 1968, he invited San Francisco’s finest. They responded by waking up New York City.
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Radio Hits in November 1973: Name That Tune
While Richard Nixon was insisting “I am not a crook,” Top 40 listeners enjoyed classic rock hits from Todd Rundgren, Steve Miller Band, the Stones and Jim Croce.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner Announce 2026 Co-Headline Tour
The two classic rock bands have 19 dates together during the summer.
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Van Morrison Grooves With the Street Choir
Morrison’s third official solo album in 1970 is largely about the spirit of soul/R&B, the feel and his singing. It features his biggest U.S. hit (no, not that one).
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Radio Hits of 1970: Take a Second Look
Several pop culture touchstones debuted this year, and some of the year’s biggest singles included hits by a slew of one-hit-wonders plus some all-time classics.
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David Coverdale, of Whitesnake and Deep Purple Fame, Announces Retirement: ‘Fare Thee Well’
The dynamic frontman recently turned 74. “It’s time for me to call it a day.”
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When Neil Young Found a Neil Young Bootleg
What happened way back in 1971 when a rock star went record shopping and found a bootleg of his own music? It wasn’t pretty, but it’s fascinating.
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Carly Simon’s Breakthrough to Superstardom: ‘You’re So Vain’
Watch the singer-songwriter perform a previously unheard verse of her huge 1972 hit from a ‘Carly Simon No Secrets’ classic albums special.
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Radio Hits in November 1976: More Cowbell!
A novelty hit topped this week’s chart but there were huge rock hits from Frampton, Boston, Kiss, Rod Stewart and Steve Miller. More cowbell, anyone?
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Label Exec Reflects on Glenn Frey’s Legacy
A longtime music industry executive looks back on a long ago visit to the Eagles’ member’s home and wishes he had spent more time appreciating the moment.
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