Tag "classic rock"

Pretenders 2005 Rock Hall Induction and Chrissie Hynde Blast

The classic rock legend’s slam came close to the anniversary of Pretenders’ induction. “It’s absolutely nothing to do with rock ‘n’ roll”

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Remembering Talking Heads Keys Wiz Bernie Worrell

The Rock Hall member was one of rock and funk music’s most admired and beloved keyboard players. He first came to prominence with Parliament/Funkadelic

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June 23, 2016: Led Zeppelin Wins ‘Stairway’ Trial

The copyright infringement suit claimed that the opening melody of the song was taken from an instrumental written by Spirit’s Randy California

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When a Kinks Gig Was Promoted by a Serial Killer… Wait, What?

The serial murderer convicted for killing 33 young men and boys, promoted a Kinks concert on the band’s 1965 debut US tour. For reals

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Tom Jones and David Gilmour Perform ‘Purple Rain’

As wonderful as it might be unexpected. The great pop singer and the Pink Floyd guitarist bring sizzle to a truly classic song

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When Page, Clapton, Beck and May Met Queen Elizabeth

In 2005, Her Majesty hosted an event to honor the British music industry. The moment when four legendary guitarists met her is captured in a classic video

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June 21, 1981: Steely Dan Disband

Steely Dan were a star act during the 1970s who enjoyed hit songs, strong FM airplay and million selling albums. They broke up in ’81 and reunited in ’93.

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Remembering Wayne Jackson, Who Recorded With Giants as Memphis Horns

The trumpeter, whose talents graced many legendary rock, soul and pop recordings for over 50 years, was a recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

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When Bruce Springsteen Covered the Bee Gees’ ‘Stayin’ Alive’

When he planned his setlists for the Australian leg of his 2014 tour with the E Street Band, he decided to open most of the shows with a nod to local acts

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June 20, 2019: David Gilmour Guitar Auction: $21 Million For Charity

“These guitars have been very good to me, but it’s time that they moved on,” he said. The legendary Black Strat set a record for a guitar at auction

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