Tag "classic rock"
Holger Czukay, of Germany’s Can, Dies at 79
The bassist and co-founder of the experimental band was a pioneer of the Krautrock genre and influenced many post-punk artists
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Janis Joplin Road Manager, John Byrne Cooke, Dies
He was a photographer, musician and author, but in the world of rock he will be best remembered as Janis Joplin’s road manager
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Power Station Studio to Stay Open, Gets New Name
The studio where ‘Born to Run,’ ‘Bat Out of Hell’–and countless other classic albums–were recorded will reopen, and get an upgrade.
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Listen: Robert Plant New Album, Carry Fire
After weeks of teasers on his website, the former Led Zeppelin singer has made it official: his 11th solo album will be out Oct. 13.
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Bob Dylan Newport Documentarian Dies at 90
Murray Lerner, the man who filmed Dylan “going electric” at Newport in 1965, as well as other classic music festivals, has passed away.
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Skip Prokop, Lighthouse Founder, Dead at 73
The drummer of the 13-piece Canadian jazz-rock fusion band had previously played the Monterey Pop Festival with his earlier band, the Paupers
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Donald Fagen Issues Statement on Walter Becker
“Walter Becker was my friend, my writing partner and my bandmate since we met,” said Fagen on the passing of his collaborator of 45+ years.
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Roger Waters Extends ‘Us + Them’ Tour to 2018
The Pink Floyd legend has extended his Us + Them tour into 2018. North American dates began in May with sell-outs everywhere
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Robert Plant Talks About New Album, ‘Carry Fire’
In a chat for his record label’s website, the singer discusses the inspiration behind the new album, the sessions, and his collaboration with Chrissie Hynde
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Art Garfunkel To Promote Memoir Via Book Tour
The golden-voiced half of one of the most popular duos of all time will tell his life story in a new book. Plus: Tour dates into spring 2018
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