Tag "classic rock"

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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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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Moby Grape: When Bad Things Happen to Good Bands

They recorded one of the greatest debut rock albums of all-time. After that, nothing went right. The sad saga of a legendary, doomed San Francisco band.

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Jackson Browne Adds Dates to 2023 Tour

The singer-songwriter of such favorites as “Doctor My Eyes” and “Running on Empty” has scheduled dozens of dates

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