Tag "classic rock"
The Doors’ ‘Love Her Madly’ – Perfection
An early review of the song described it as a “terrific new rocker… sounds like it will rank among their best single songs.” They were right
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Waddy Wachtel on Touring With Stevie Nicks
The guitarist has been a first-call Los Angeles-based session and touring musician for many of the biggest artists of the rock era
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The ‘Lucky 13’ Number One Albums of 1968
Each of the LPs that claimed the top spot had a story to tell. The year began and ended with The Beatles on top with a whole lot of Simon & Garfunkel in between.
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Bob Dylan: Still the Colossus
Is there any contemporary popular music singer, songwriter and musician as significant? The answer is no.
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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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Pete Townshend: 10 Great Guitar Solos With The Who
How do you narrow down the most memorable guitar parts ever played by one of rock’s all-time greats? Our writer happily digs deep inside the Who’s catalog.
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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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17 Classic Chuck Berry Covers
The legend, who may have invented rock and roll, died at 90 in 2017. To celebrate his legacy, we’ve chosen 17 of his best, by some of his biggest fans
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‘Brandy’ by Looking Glass (It’s a Fine Song)
For one week only, in the summer of 1972, it was the best-selling, most often played single in the United States of America.
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11 Surprising 1970s Radio Hits (Part 2)
It’s amazing that these songs – many by huge stars – were not only played on Top 40 radio… they became smash hits. Their stories…
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