Tag "classic rock"
Janis Joplin Slays ‘Ball and Chain’ in Monterey Pop
When she stepped onto the Monterey stage she was still an unknown. When she left she was on her way to superstardom. This five-minute clip is why.
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Dave Mason: ‘Alone Together’—Colorful Throughout
It’s often remembered for its multi-colored marble vinyl, but the former Traffic member’s solo debut also contained some of his finest songs
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Queen’s Homage to Space Exploration, “’39”
The band’s guitarist, Brian May, can do many things well, one of which is to write songs. This one, about time travel, presaged his PhD in astrophysics
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Eric Burdon & The Animals’ Love Song to ‘Monterey’
Performing a the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 was such a profound experience for the British singer that he wrote a song about it. Here’s the story.
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Argent’s Masterful, Underrated Debut: From Z to A
Out of the ashes of the Zombies came their keyboardist’s new band, Argent. Their debut album is one of rock’s most underrated of all time.
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Melissa Etheridge Sets Broadway Residency, ‘My Window’
The autobiographical show is an evening of storytelling and music. From tales of her childhood in Kansas to her groundbreaking career highlights
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Rod Stewart’s Unequaled, Magical Masterpiece
His second solo album showcased an artist who excelled at both rollicking rock ‘n’ roll and tender, emotive ballads
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Jethro Tull Adds Tour Dates in Support of New Album, ‘RökFlöte’
Tull’s 23rd studio album is another ambitious effort and follows the worldwide success of 2022’s first new release in two decades
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Rock Radio Promotion: From Dead Rats to Live Aid
How a highly original record label promotional stunt helped introduce Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats to America. “Playboy called me a promotional genius”…
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Lindsey Buckingham Christine McVie Album: Mac-To-The-Basics
What you’ve got here is Mac-to-the basics. It’s at once familiar and sparkly-new. You’re going to want to come back to it often, for a long time.
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