BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Pour a Little Sugar On It: Bubblegum Music Box Set Due
The collection includes genre staples from The Archies, Lou Christie, Tommy James & the Shondells, The Cowsills, and Crazy Elephant, among its 91 tracks
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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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Remember Ronco’s ‘Mr. Microphone’ Gadget?
If you were watching TV in the ’70s and ’80s, TV ads and infomercials for Ron Popeil’s gadgets for his Ronco products were everywhere
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Kosh Interview: His Memorable Album Covers
You know his iconic images: The Beatles crossing Abbey Road… The Eagles’ Hotel California… and many more. Our interview with the Grammy winner
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Lennon to McCartney, 1972: We Hope Someday You’ll Join Us
This is the only known instance of Lennon proposing a rapprochement with his former songwriting partner and bandmate. It is a game-changer.
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Neil Young Sets Massive ‘Archives Vol III (1976-1987)’
The 17-CD box set includes 198 tracks with many previously unreleased recordings of classics from his earlier years
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Pour a Little Sugar On It: Bubblegum Music Box Set Due
The collection includes genre staples from The Archies, Lou Christie, Tommy James & the Shondells, The Cowsills, and Crazy Elephant, among its 91 tracks
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Stevie Nicks’ ‘Edge of Seventeen’ and That Chugging Guitar
The third single of her 1981 solo debut, Bella Donna, features many top-notch musicians though none stands out more than Waddy Wachtel and his chugging guitar
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Spiral Starecase’s Catchy ‘More Today Than Yesterday’
The one hit wonders enjoyed success in 1969. Years later, while touring with a teen idol, their lead singer was not on the plane that killed the star
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Syd Barrett Documentary Eyes Pink Floyd Co-Founder: Review
Have You Got It Yet?: The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd eyes the role of the band’s co-founder, honored by the group with its song “Shine On, You Crazy Diamond”
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Celebrating Mel Brooks
The legendary filmmaker, writer and actor is one of just 19 artists who have earned “EGOT” status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. A new documentary is coming from Judd Apatow
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David Gilmour Shares Rehearsal Clips Ahead of 2024 Studio Album, Tour
It’ll be a busy 2024 with his first tour in eight years and first studio album since 2015
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Radio Hits in 1982: Top 40 Was Still Rockin’
Songs by Fleetwood Mac (group and solo) and Rod Stewart were among the biggest Top 40 hits as were certain smashes by the Alan Parsons Project and Survivor
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Tributes For John Mayall, British Blues Legend, Dead at 90
The musician mentored such guitarists as Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor. He had retired from touring in 2021
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