Tag "classic rock"
Oct 24, 2018: Tony Joe White, of ‘Polk Salad Annie’ Fame, Dies
His songs were recorded by many stars including Elvis. Brook Benton scored with “Rainy Night in Georgia.” White had just released a new LP
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Oct 24, 2017: Fats Domino Dies at Age 89
A New Orleans icon and massive influence on later rockers, his hits included “Blueberry Hill,” “Ain’t That a Shame” and “I’m Walkin’.”
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The Who Cover of ‘Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting’
In 1991, it was Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s turn to have their music honored with a tribute LP. Check out this great version of a signature tune – and John Entwistle’s final recording with the band
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October 23, 1976: Chicago Scores First #1 Single
After 11 Top 10 singles since their first in 1970, the band finally topped the charts in the U.S., the U.K. and many other countries
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The Who’s Best Live Version of ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’
The classic rock anthem is one of just four singles by the band to reach the Top 15 in the U.S. Its best performance was filmed for their 1978 documentary
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When Billy Joel Made a Surprise Performance With a Tribute Band
So you’re a Long Islander out for a night at an area nightclub to hear Big Shot do their well rehearsed covers. Then the man himself appears.
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Peanuts Gang Performs ‘Comfortably Numb’
A very creative guy uses Final Cut Pro to create homages of the Peanuts Gang performing classic rock songs by ZZ Top, Rush and more. Plus, a bonus clip
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McCartney Joined On Metlife Stage By Springsteen, JBJ at Last U.S. Show of 2022 Tour
As the spring leg came to a close, the legend invited the Garden State’s most prominent classic rock native sons to perform with him
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Foreigner to Reunite With Original Members… Again
The band’s 40th Anniversary reunions with Lou Gramm, Ian McDonald, Al Greenwood and Dennis Elliott went so well, they’re doing it again… with a bonus
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When Joan Baez Joined Ringo Starr at a Paris Concert
Ringo was touring Europe with his All Starr Band for the first time since 2011. On opening night, he was joined by an old friend
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