Tag "classic rock"
Rolling Stones’ Favorite Blues Tunes: New Compilation
The Stones have chosen the tracks on the new blues collection, and will donate a portion of the proceeds to Willie Dixon’s Blues Heaven Foundation.
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Moody Blues ‘Lost Chord’ 50th Anniv. Edition: Listen
Released in July 1968, the concept album, which makes ample use of the Mellotron, is regarded by many to be the group’s masterpiece.
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Hugh McDowell, ELO Cellist, Dies at 65
McDowell was a member of the very first ELO lineup, then left shortly thereafter to join Roy Wood in Wizzard before rejoining ELO for several more years.
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New Book, ‘Dreaming of Dylan,’ to be Published
From the book’s description: “Some dreams are poignant; some are disturbing; some are touching; and others are nothing short of bizarre.”
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Eagles Release Comprehensive ‘Legacy’ Set: Listen
The set follows the Eagles through the different stages of the band’s career, from the country-rock of early albums to their most recent studio album.
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John Mellencamp Announces New Album, Tour
Says Mellencamp, “These are songs that have been recorded over the last 40 years of my career, but had never been put together as one piece of work.”
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Big Star Live 1974 Radio Show to Be Released
The 15-track set features material from the band’s first two albums, as well as a cover of “Motel Blues” by Loudon Wainwright III.
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Stephen Stills & Judy Collins Announce Fall Dates
From our review last year: “Collins still possesses a golden singing voice; Stills’ singing is more controlled and his guitar is concise and taut.”
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Traveling Wilburys 30th Anniversary Picture Disc Due
It was about five friends gathering to make music together in a home studio-except for the fact that they all happened to be rock ‘n’ roll royalty.
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Eric Clapton, Taj Mahal on New Compilation
The track is from a compilation album titled ‘Blue Muse,’ which also features contributions from blues great Taj Mahal and others.
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