Tag "classic rock"
1971—The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums
Bands that had only recently performed in ballrooms and college gyms now played arenas and stadiums–and sold millions of albums.
Read More‘Countdown to Ecstasy’: Musical Adventures From Steely Dan
If the songcraft displayed on the first album reflected their Brill Building apprenticeship, the new material proved more open-ended—and more sophisticated
Read MoreInterview: Ringo Starr’s Drum Beat Can’t Be Beat
Is it possible that Ringo Starr is underrated? Our assessment of the 2015 Rock Hall inductee’s Beatles and solo career says “yes”
Read MoreGeorge Thorogood Bar Tab: ‘One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer’
For 10+ minutes of storytelling and boogie guitar, Thorogood + the Destroyers (with Elvin Bishop) stretch things out on the song made famous by John Lee Hooker
Read MoreTop Selling Albums of 1970: What a Year!
Recordings made by some of the biggest classic rock artists of the era dominated the list of top-selling albums in the U.S.
Read MoreTop 40 Hits in July 1966: Summer in the City
Many songs in this week’s Top 10 would become all-time classics. It wasn’t unusual for pop and rock bands to share the airwaves with popular vocalists
Read MoreDeep Purple Releases 3rd Single Ahead of ‘=1’ Album and Summer Tour With YES
Two of the U.K.’s most influential bands in their respective genres are touring together in 2024
Read More10 Great Rock Driving Songs
Going for a drive? Songs by the Stones, the Doors, Golden Earring and other classic rock artists provide musical fuel for your journey.
Read MoreThe Grand Funk ‘We’re An American Band’ Backstory
The song’s author, GFR drummer Don Brewer, explains how the 1973 all-time classic rock hit came about while the band was on tour. Sweet, sweet Connie…
Read MoreRevisiting the ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Super Deluxe Edition
For many it’s the crowning achievement of the Beatles and rock itself. You want to believe these mixes are new recordings
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