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.

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‘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

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Interview: 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”

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George 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

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Top 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.

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Top 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

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Deep 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

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10 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.

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The 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…

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Revisiting 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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