Tag "classic rock"
When ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’ Hit #1 in Sales—And Stayed There
He was a journeyman rocker with a decade of experience behind him, but he still hadn’t broken through. Then he released a live album.
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April 7, 1962: Mick and Keith Meet Brian Jones
In a new London club devoted to American blues, two fans met a third on this date. Soon they started making their own blues. Soon they’d be world-famous.
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Review: The New Bio That Jann Wenner Hates
It’s “an ambitious, dishy, well-written biography, with a backstory worthy of its subject.” So why is the Rolling Stone magazine founder so unhappy with it?
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April 6, 2016: Merle Haggard Death at 79, on His Birthday
A genuine outlaw throughout his life and career, he was one of the greatest singer-songwriters in the history of country music.
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Jeff Lynne’s ELO ‘Wembley or Bust’ Contest
The Rock Hall Class of 2017 star celebrates his recent concert at the Stadium with a live release in a variety of formats. Watch some of the performance and Enter to Win a copy!
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Jeff Lynne’s ELO Tour? It’s No Longer a Rumor!
We’ve been down this road before, waiting in vain for an announcement. But a new website promises fans first dibs on 2018 tour details.
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‘The Office’ Cast’s Opening Dance Scene to 1968 Hit Single
Over 9 seasons, we got to know the employees of a local branch of a fictitious paper company. Year 7 began with a scene choreographed to a 1968 hit single.
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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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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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Revisiting the Rolling Stones’ ‘Ruby Tuesday’
The song was written, for the most part, by Keith Richards in 1966, inspired by Linda Keith, his girlfriend at the time, who had recently left him
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