Tag "classic rock"
Gene Taylor, Boogie-Woogie Piano Player With the Blasters, Dies at 68
As a teenager in Los Angeles he performed with such legends as Big Joe Turner and T-Bone Walker. A longtime friend called him a “boogie/blues piano master”
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Wolf Van Halen Reacts to Mural of His Father, Eddie
The massive work, measuring 17 feet x 105 feet on the outside wall of Guitar Center’s flagship Hollywood store, was unveiled on EVH’s birthday
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‘Rock Camp: The Movie’ Showcases Fans Side-by-Side With A-List Stars
For 25 years, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp has delivered the ultimate musical experience for participants to learn directly from Daltrey, Cooper, and more
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John Fogerty Releases Moving New Song, ‘Weeping in the Promised Land’
The writer of “Fortunate Son” and “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” acknowledges the isolation, loss, division and hardship that were all too common in 2020
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Mick Bolton, Keyboardist With Mott the Hoople and Dexys, Dies
The musician, not to be confused with the UFO guitarist of the same name, originally set out to be a teacher. He later gave piano lessons to Linda McCartney
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Rockers Pay Tribute to the Mountain Man, Leslie West
Peter Frampton recalled when his first U.S. tour when Humble Pie opened for Mountain. “Leslie’s playing and sound had me glued watching everything he did”
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Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’ is Still Awesome
We spoke with Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and others as they look back at the masterpiece. “It didn’t meet Capitol Records’ expectations so they took it off the market.”
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Rock Hall Announces Museum Expansion
“It’s time to expand our physical space,” said the Museum’s CEO. The $100 million addition will create both internal and external gathering spaces
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The Cars Talk About Their ‘Drive’ to the Rock Hall
On the eve of their 2018 induction, we spoke with band members about the event and career highlights.
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Eric Clapton, Van Morrison Anti-Lockdown Song Released
The classic rock legends have collaborated on “Stand and Deliver” to protest the British government’s decision and to help Save Live Music
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