Tag "classic rock"
Kent State Tragedy: Joe Walsh Looks Back
The young musician arrived on campus in 1965 and was there during the shootings. He recalled the tragic events of the day and offered a solution.
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‘Brush With Greatness’: Rock Fans Share Their Stories
Best Classic Bands readers share stories of their unexpectedly meeting some of their favorite performers. “He was the nicest guy I ever met.”
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Remember the Maxell ‘Blown-Away Guy’?
The humble cassette had plenty of pluses and minuses but one thing we can all agree on: how cool was the leather-clad guy in their ads?
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Chicago’s Eclectic Debut Album: With Authority
Their speedy ascent was fueled by a landmark debut that made an immediate splash with critics and listeners, but it was more than a hit record.
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1970: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums
We looked back at hundreds of albums released that year and whittled the list down to 50 standouts. How many do you own?
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Gary Wright: The Dream Weaver
The former Spooky Tooth leader collaborated with George Harrison and enjoyed two big solo hits of his own in 1976. He popularized the synthesizer in rock music.
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An Interview With Creedence Members Stu Cook and Doug Clifford
The original CCR members talk about the group that was arguably the most popular American band from 1969 to 1971.
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Faces Have Recorded Songs For Potential Reunion Album
Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood and Kenney Jones have shared the stage numerous times since the band called it quits 50 years ago.
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Bryan Adams Sets 2025 Tour With Special Guests Pat Benatar & Neil Girardo
The “Roll With The Punches” tour of North America, Europe, the U.K. and Ireland is his biggest run in years.
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The 50 Biggest U.S. Albums: Many Never Reached #1
Though it seemed like everyone you knew owned these LPs from Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Boston, Meat Loaf, and others, they never hit the top of the Billboard chart.
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