Tag "classic rock"
10 Blatant Bob Dylan Imitations
Some artists have bristled at being called the “new Dylan.” Others revel in being blatant copycats. Here are some of our favorites from the latter camp.
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The Kinks Conclude 60th Anniversary With ‘The Journey Part 3’
The celebration closes with the 3rd career-defining anthology of The Journey, curated by the band.
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10 Great Road Trip Rock Albums
Every road trip needs a good soundtrack. Here are 10 albums that have been road tested to help the miles fly by and enhance your journey.
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Longtime Foreigner Lead Vocalist, Kelly Hansen, is Leaving Band After Two Decades
“It has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” he said. “But it’s time to pass the mic.”
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‘Decade of Dissent: How 1960s Bob Dylan Changed the World’—New Book
The success and critical acclaim of the biopic, A Complete Unknown, has brought renewed attention to the first decade of his remarkable career.
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Ringo Starr Adds Dates to 2025 Tour With the All Starr Band
It’s been a busy year for the beloved musician, who released his second country album, Look Up, to great acclaim.
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Dire Straits’ ‘Sultans of Swing’: An Unlikely Hit
They were playing a kind of old-school Dylanesque rock that radio stations assumed fans no longer cared for. Then the fans told them otherwise.
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The 11 Number One Albums of 1979
As we closed a decade, LPs from Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson, ELO, and Styx were among those that missed the top. The stories of those that made it…
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Listen to an Extended Version of Pete Townshend’s ‘Baba O’Riley’
A 45th anniversary expanded edition of The Who founder’s 1972 debut solo album features a nearly 10-minute instrumental version of the Who’s Next classic.
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Who’s Mess: Drummer Zak Starkey (Ringo’s Son) is Again Sacked by The Who
A new statement from Pete Townshend said “the time has come for a change” before their farewell tour. Ringo’s son has performed and recorded with the band since 1996.
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