Tag "classic rock"
1971—The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums
Bands that had only recently performed in ballrooms and college gyms now played arenas and stadiums—and sold millions of albums.
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15 Cool Classic Rock Instrumentals
Don’t overlook these songs from the J. Geils Band, the Allman Brothers Band, Jeff Beck, The Who, and other classic rock legends.
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When Fleetwood Mac Played 2017’s Classic East in NYC, With Lindsey Buckingham
Two weeks after their headlining gig at Classic West, they were triumphant at Citi Field.
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Only 6 Albums Reached Number One in 1978: Here’s Why
Two soundtracks of movies that starred the same actor accounted for 41 weeks of the number one albums of 1978.
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Bob Dylan’s 1966 Brush With Death
He was living in bucolic Woodstock, having sought sanctuary from the noise, chaos—and drugs—that had consumed his life during the past year. Then he took his motorcycle for a spin.
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The Stray Cats Announce 2025 Tour
Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals) and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals) have announced a fall tour.
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Kosh Interview: His Memorable Album Covers
You know his iconic images: The Beatles crossing Abbey Road… Eagles’ Hotel California… and many more. We spoke with the Grammy winner.
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The Number One Albums of 1970: Hello and Goodbye
In the same year that we greeted a new decade, we said farewell to two music legends. No less than 16 albums topped the U.S. sales chart.
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11 Great Southern Rock Albums
The genre is difficult to define. You just know it when you hear it. And these studio albums are, without a doubt, the real deal.
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Only 1 Album Can Be the Best-Selling Rock LP of All-Time
Six weeks after burying their lead singer, AC/DC had a new frontman and a staggering task: script a suitably epic album to turn tragedy into triumph.
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