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Burton Cummings of the Guess Who: 2025 Live Review Joey Molland, Last Member of Classic Badfinger Lineup, Facing Health ...
01/19/2025

Burton Cummings of the Guess Who: 2025 Live Review Joey Molland, Last Member of Classic Badfinger Lineup, Facing Health Issues D...

The nearly two-hour concert was a joyous time-travel back to the heyday of the hit machine of the late 1960s and early ’70s responsible for such hits as “These Eyes,” “Laughing,” “No Time,” “Undun” and, of course, “American Woman.”

Along with the group’s primary songwriters Pete Ham and Tom Evans, and Mike Gibbins, the power pop band scored with such hits as “Come and Get It” and “Day After Day.”

The 2x Rock Hall inductee had a series of well documented health issues over the years. In 2022, he announced he was retiring from touring.

The 2025 book, named after one of the band’s most beloved songs, includes unprecedented access to founding members Debbi Peterson, Susanna Hoffs, and Vicki Peterson

Recorded in concert before they had any hits, the performances reveal a band that was fully formed from the onset.

Many of music’s biggest names will perform at two venues on January 30, 2025, to raise money for rebuilding communities devastated by wildfires and supporting efforts to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California.

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The nearly two-hour concert was a joyous time-travel back to the heyday of the hit machine of the late 1960s and early ’70s responsible for such hits as “These Eyes,” “Laughing,” “No Time,” “Undun” and, of course, “American Woman.”

Classic Rock Stars Offer Tributes to Filmmaker David Lynch 72 Classic Rock Albums From 1972 Leo Sayer ‘Just a Boy’ @50: ...
01/19/2025

Classic Rock Stars Offer Tributes to Filmmaker David Lynch 72 Classic Rock Albums From 1972 Leo Sayer ‘Just a Boy’ @50: A Big Le...

He directed such films as Blue Velvet, 1984’s Dune, and Eraserhead, and co-created the mystery-horror series Twin Peaks.

What a year for classic rock music! We listened to dozens of new albums that would still sound great decades later. Here are the best.

The singer-songwriter’s second LP found him at the cusp of a career that would lead to greater glories, while ensuring his stature on the singles charts.

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He directed such films as Blue Velvet, 1984's Dune, and Eraserhead, and co-created the mystery-horror series Twin Peaks.

The Doors’ ‘Live at the Matrix’ Showcases the Band in 1967: Review FireAid Benefit Concert to Include Rod, Nicks, Stills...
01/18/2025

The Doors’ ‘Live at the Matrix’ Showcases the Band in 1967: Review FireAid Benefit Concert to Include Rod, Nicks, Stills, Joni C...

Recorded in concert before they had any hits, the performances reveal a band that was fully formed from the onset.

Many of music’s biggest names will perform at two venues on January 30, 2025, to raise money for rebuilding communities devastated by wildfires and supporting efforts to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California.

He directed such films as Blue Velvet, 1984’s Dune, and Eraserhead, and co-created the mystery-horror series Twin Peaks.

What a year for classic rock music! We listened to dozens of new albums that would still sound great decades later. Here are the best.

The singer-songwriter’s second LP found him at the cusp of a career that would lead to greater glories, while ensuring his stature on the singles charts.

The organizers of the popular festival have booked another broad-ranging list of artists.

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Recorded in concert before The Doors had any hits, the performances on Live at the Matrix reveal a band that was fully formed from the onset.

‘Get Back’: The Beatles’ Album That Was, Wasn’t And Is The REO Speedwagon Debut LP: A Hint of Things to Come YES’ ‘Close...
01/18/2025

‘Get Back’: The Beatles’ Album That Was, Wasn’t And Is The REO Speedwagon Debut LP: A Hint of Things to Come YES’ ‘Close To the ...

When you listen to the LP as a cohesive experience, it feels like a genuine concept album—these guys being what they were.

Their only album with frontman Terry Luttrell, it paved the way for future success.

The set features what many consider to be the band’s classic lineup of Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman, and Bill Bruford. Full details here.

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When you listen to the LP as a cohesive experience, it feels like a genuine concept album—these guys being what they were.

11 Surprising 1970s Radio Hits Jim Croce: What Might Have Been Rod Stewart & Friends: 10 Great Collaborations It’s amazi...
01/18/2025

11 Surprising 1970s Radio Hits Jim Croce: What Might Have Been Rod Stewart & Friends: 10 Great Collaborations

It’s amazing that these songs from The Kinks, George Harrison, Rick Dees and more not only were played on Top 40 radio but became smash hits. Their stories…

In 15 months, the singer-songwriter delivered many pop hits about some memorable characters. His career ended tragically on the brink of stardom.

Few singers seem to relish sharing the spotlight with their fellow artists more than Rod the Mod does. We’ve pulled together some of the best.

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It's amazing that these songs from The Kinks, George Harrison, Rick Dees + more not only were played on Top 40 radio but became smash hits. Their stories...

FireAid Benefit Concert to Include Rod, Nicks, Stills, Joni Classic Rock Stars Offer Tributes to Filmmaker David Lynch 7...
01/17/2025

FireAid Benefit Concert to Include Rod, Nicks, Stills, Joni Classic Rock Stars Offer Tributes to Filmmaker David Lynch 72 Classi...

Many of music’s biggest names will perform at two venues on January 30, 2025, to raise money for rebuilding communities devastated by wildfires and supporting efforts to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California.

He directed such films as Blue Velvet, 1984’s Dune, and Eraserhead, and co-created the mystery-horror series Twin Peaks.

What a year for classic rock music! We listened to dozens of new albums that would still sound great decades later. Here are the best.

The singer-songwriter’s second LP found him at the cusp of a career that would lead to greater glories, while ensuring his stature on the singles charts.

The organizers of the popular festival have booked another broad-ranging list of artists.

When you listen to the LP as a cohesive experience, it feels like a genuine concept album—these guys being what they were.

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Many of music's biggest names will perform at two venues on January 30, 2025, to raise money for rebuilding communities devastated by wildfires and supporting efforts to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California.

The REO Speedwagon Debut LP: A Hint of Things to Come YES’ ‘Close To the Edge’ Gets Super Deluxe Edition The Sprawling ‘...
01/17/2025

The REO Speedwagon Debut LP: A Hint of Things to Come YES’ ‘Close To the Edge’ Gets Super Deluxe Edition The Sprawling ‘London C...

Their only album with frontman Terry Luttrell, it paved the way for future success.

The set features what many consider to be the band’s classic lineup of Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman, and Bill Bruford. Full details here.

The 2-LP set was one of the best albums of its time, and marked the evolution of the UK quartet from punk heroes to great rock band.

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Their only album with frontman Terry Luttrell, it paved the way for future success.

Jim Croce: What Might Have Been Rod Stewart & Friends: 10 Great Collaborations Renowned Record Label Exec to Publish Boo...
01/17/2025

Jim Croce: What Might Have Been Rod Stewart & Friends: 10 Great Collaborations Renowned Record Label Exec to Publish Book on ‘Th...

In 15 months, the singer-songwriter delivered many pop hits about some memorable characters. His career ended tragically on the brink of stardom.

Few singers seem to relish sharing the spotlight with their fellow artists more than Rod the Mod does. We’ve pulled together some of the best.

Paul Rappaport, who enjoyed a storied career in rock radio promotion for decades at Columbia Records during the genre’s glory

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Feature: In 15 months, Jim Croce delivered many pop hits about some memorable characters. His career ended tragically on the brink of stardom

Jazz Fest 2025 Sets Star-Studded Lineup ‘Get Back’: The Beatles’ Album That Was, Wasn’t And Is The REO Speedwagon Debut ...
01/16/2025

Jazz Fest 2025 Sets Star-Studded Lineup ‘Get Back’: The Beatles’ Album That Was, Wasn’t And Is The REO Speedwagon Debut LP: A Hi...

The organizers of the popular festival have booked another broad-ranging list of artists.

When you listen to the LP as a cohesive experience, it feels like a genuine concept album—these guys being what they were.

Their only album with frontman Terry Luttrell, it paved the way for future success.

The set features what many consider to be the band’s classic lineup of Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman, and Bill Bruford. Full details here.

The 2-LP set was one of the best albums of its time, and marked the evolution of the UK quartet from punk heroes to great rock band.

The 2025 title follows the band’s recent burst of recording activity with releases in 2022 and 2023.

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The organizers of the popular festival have booked another broad-ranging list of artists

J. Geils Band Frontman, Peter Wolf, Announces Memoir Top Albums in January 1981 Eric Clapton ‘Unplugged’ Returns With Ex...
01/16/2025

J. Geils Band Frontman, Peter Wolf, Announces Memoir Top Albums in January 1981 Eric Clapton ‘Unplugged’ Returns With Expanded E...

Each chapter in Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters and Goddesses reads as its own short story.

This week at the top of Record World’s sales chart: REO Speedwagon, Queen, Eagles, and John Lennon were among the top-sellers.

The extended, remixed and remastered edition features Clapton discussing the inspiration behind specific songs and performances just before he took the stage in 1992, seamlessly integrated with the performance footage.

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Each chapter in Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters and Goddesses reads as its own short story.

How Jimmy Page Got His Legendary Guitar Case Back Billy Joel Continues to Fill 2025 Calendar, With Sting, Nicks, Rod Jon...
01/16/2025

How Jimmy Page Got His Legendary Guitar Case Back Billy Joel Continues to Fill 2025 Calendar, With Sting, Nicks, Rod Jon Anderso...

A teenaged fan goes to see his favorite band perform in 1972 and, incredibly, obtains a discarded case. Nearly 50 years later, he reunites it with its owner.

With his MSG residency complete, the Piano Man continues to perform twice per month.

“The first time I heard the Band Geeks I truly freaked out; they sound just like the classic YES of the seventies, the YES that I know and love.”

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Nearly 50 years after a Jimmy Page guitar case was discarded, a Led Zeppelin fan reunited it with its owner

YES’ ‘Close To the Edge’ Gets Super Deluxe Edition The Sprawling ‘London Calling’ From The Clash Jethro Tull Sets 24th S...
01/15/2025

YES’ ‘Close To the Edge’ Gets Super Deluxe Edition The Sprawling ‘London Calling’ From The Clash Jethro Tull Sets 24th Studio Al...

The set features what many consider to be the band’s classic lineup of Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman, and Bill Bruford. Full details here.

The 2-LP set was one of the best albums of its time, and marked the evolution of the UK quartet from punk heroes to great rock band.

The 2025 title follows the band’s recent burst of recording activity with releases in 2022 and 2023.

Each chapter in Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters and Goddesses reads as its own short story.

This week at the top of Record World’s sales chart: REO Speedwagon, Queen, Eagles, and John Lennon were among the top-sellers.

The extended, remixed and remastered edition features Clapton discussing the inspiration behind specific songs and performances just before he took the stage in 1992, seamlessly integrated with the performance footage.

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The set features what many consider to be the band's classic lineup of Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman, and Bill Bruford. Full details here.

Harold Melvin and Teddy Pendergrass: Legacy Recalled 10 Great 1960s Instrumental Hits What the Reviews Are Saying About ...
01/15/2025

Harold Melvin and Teddy Pendergrass: Legacy Recalled 10 Great 1960s Instrumental Hits What the Reviews Are Saying About the Dyla...

Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, with leads vocals by Pendergrass ruled the R&B charts in the ’70s with ten Top 10 singles.

Instrumentals used to be a regular feature of Top 40 radio. Here are the backstories on 10 of our favorites including songs by Herb Alpert and The Ventures

It stars Timothée Chalamet and is set during Dylan’s days as a folk singer in the NYC music scene of the early ’60s, culminating with his transformational electric set at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.

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Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, with leads vocals by Teddy Pendergrass ruled the R&B charts in the ’70s with ten Top 10 singles

Dickey Betts Memorial Concert to Feature All-Star Lineup David Bowie’s Brilliant Last Will and Testament Elvis Presley: ...
01/15/2025

Dickey Betts Memorial Concert to Feature All-Star Lineup David Bowie’s Brilliant Last Will and Testament Elvis Presley: What The...

The tribute concert to be held, fittingly, in Macon, Georgia, will feature many of his bandmates, close friends and family.

His final album, ★ (Blackstar), ruminates on mortality with some of his most challenging artistry, and a serious statement about life and death.

Who did the King influence? Oh, just the Beatles, Stones, the Who, Springsteen, Bowie, Elton John and countless others. Read about it, in their own words

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The tribute concert to be held, fittingly, in Macon, Georgia, will feature many of his bandmates, close friends and family.

Top Albums in January 1981 Eric Clapton ‘Unplugged’ Returns With Expanded Edition 10 Great 1960s Instrumental Hits What ...
01/14/2025

Top Albums in January 1981 Eric Clapton ‘Unplugged’ Returns With Expanded Edition 10 Great 1960s Instrumental Hits What the Revi...

This week at the top of Record World’s sales chart: REO Speedwagon, Queen, Eagles, and John Lennon were among the top-sellers.

The extended, remixed and remastered edition features Clapton discussing the inspiration behind specific songs and performances just before he took the stage in 1992, seamlessly integrated with the performance footage.

Instrumentals used to be a regular feature of Top 40 radio. Here are the backstories on 10 of our favorites including songs by Herb Alpert and The Ventures

It stars Timothée Chalamet and is set during Dylan’s days as a folk singer in the NYC music scene of the early ’60s, culminating with his transformational electric set at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.

It remains her most fully realized record, fronting the best band she would ever lead on her strongest set of material.

50 years after he began writing one of his most-beloved tracks, the musician shared how the song came to be

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This week at the top of Record World's sales chart: REO Speedwagon, Queen, Eagles, and John Lennon were among the top-sellers

Rockers’ Tributes to Sam Moore of Soul Duo Sam & Dave The World’s Best Covers Band: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers at the...
01/14/2025

Rockers’ Tributes to Sam Moore of Soul Duo Sam & Dave The World’s Best Covers Band: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers at the Fillmor...

He teamed with Dave Prater, earning such hits as “Hold On, I’m Comin'” and “Soul Man” for the Atlantic-distributed Stax label.

The 1997 residency shared the star’s deep affinity and knowledge of his musical predecessors and peers.

Their classic ABC and MCA Records titles are receiving a reissue program of the first seven albums, personally overseen by Donald Fagen.

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He teamed with Dave Prater, earning such hits as "Hold On, I'm Comin'" and "Soul Man" for the Atlantic-distributed Stax label.

Roy Orbison ‘Mystery Girl’: Exit Music Bill Murray Opens Concert Tour With ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ The Masterful, Underra...
01/14/2025

Roy Orbison ‘Mystery Girl’: Exit Music Bill Murray Opens Concert Tour With ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ The Masterful, Underrated Debu...

“The Big O” aka “The Caruso of Rock” still thrills whenever the microphone captures his one-of-a-kind voice.

Never one to shy away from an open microphone to sing, he’s teaming up with Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia (aka “Blood Brothers”) to perform a series of shows.

Out of the ashes of the Zombies came their keyboardist’s new band. Their debut LP is one of rock’s most underrated of all time.

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“The Big O” aka “The Caruso of Rock” still thrills whenever the microphone captures his one-of-a-kind voice.

10 Great 1960s Instrumental Hits What the Reviews Are Saying About the Dylan Biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’ Finding a ‘Pear...
01/12/2025

10 Great 1960s Instrumental Hits What the Reviews Are Saying About the Dylan Biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’ Finding a ‘Pearl’–Janis...

Instrumentals used to be a regular feature of Top 40 radio. Here are the backstories on 10 of our favorites including songs by Herb Alpert and The Ventures

It stars Timothée Chalamet and is set during Dylan’s days as a folk singer in the NYC music scene of the early ’60s, culminating with his transformational electric set at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.

It remains her most fully realized record, fronting the best band she would ever lead on her strongest set of material.

50 years after he began writing one of his most-beloved tracks, the musician shared how the song came to be

He teamed with Dave Prater, earning such hits as “Hold On, I’m Comin'” and “Soul Man” for the Atlantic-distributed Stax label.

The 1997 residency shared the star’s deep affinity and knowledge of his musical predecessors and peers.

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Instrumentals used to be a regular feature of Top 40 radio. Here are the backstories on 10 of our favorites including songs by Herb Alpert and The Ventures

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