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03/07/2025

Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge: ‘Full Moon’ and In Harmony YES Thrills With New ‘Close To the Edge’ Super Deluxe Edition ‘Yo...

“Harmony came easily for both of us, it was very natural,” said Kristofferson.

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.

Music journalist Harvey Kubernik spoke to the star and others in his orbit about the recording, in this archival interview.

A sequel to our original survey of LPs recorded at the iconic NYC and San Francisco venues, includes Derek and the Dominos, John Mayall and even Chuck Berry.

Some of music’s biggest stars of the ’70s were heading to #1. This week’s chart was also a great mix of pop, rock and R&B songs.

A jubilant celebration of the hard-to-categorize band’s career, from its pop-punk beginnings through its swift spread into a wide range of musical styles.

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"Harmony came easily for both of us, it was very natural," said Kristofferson.

03/07/2025

Remember Kiki Dee? English Singer Rocketed to Stardom in the ’70s ‘Decade of Dissent: How 1960s Bob Dylan Changed the World’ Boo...

The English singer was introduced to U.S. audiences in 1974 with “I’ve Got the Music in Me.” Two years later, she joined Elton John for a #1 smash.

The success and critical acclaim of the biopic, A Complete Unknown, has brought renewed attention to the first decade of his remarkable career.

His famous subjects included the Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan and Jefferson Airplane.

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The English singer was introduced to U.S. audiences in 1974 with "I've Got the Music in Me." Two years later, she joined Elton John for a #1 smash

03/07/2025

11 Movies That Rock: Woodstock to Spinal Tap The 9 Number One Albums of 1981: Take It On the Run New York Dolls Frontman David J...

From Almost Famous to The Last Waltz, from School of Rock to Wayne’s World, these films share one thing in common – they all rock!

Each of the releases had a different story to tell. Many were from artists who had paid their dues for years. Others were from superstars returning to the top.

He was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in 2020, but made the decision to keep his illness private.

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From Almost Famous to The Last Waltz, from School of Rock to Wayne's World, these films share one thing in common – they all rock!

03/06/2025

Radio Hits in March 1975: Keep on Rollin’ Remember Kiki Dee? English Singer Rocketed to Stardom in the ’70s ‘Decade of Dissent: ...

Some of music’s biggest stars of the ’70s were heading to #1. This week’s chart was also a great mix of pop, rock and R&B songs.

The English singer was introduced to U.S. audiences in 1974 with “I’ve Got the Music in Me.” Two years later, she joined Elton John for a #1 smash.

The success and critical acclaim of the biopic, A Complete Unknown, has brought renewed attention to the first decade of his remarkable career.

His famous subjects included the Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan and Jefferson Airplane.

You don’t need to spin some of the biggest rock songs of all time. Just hit that button in your brain and voila! They play!

The concept for Who Believes In Angels? was devised by the close friends along with songwriter and producer Andrew Watt. Bernie Taupin also contributed lyrics.

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Some of music's biggest stars of the '70s were heading to #1. This week's chart was also a great mix of pop, rock and R&B songs

03/06/2025

Restored ‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII’ Gets Theater, Audio Releases Heart Shares More Dates For 2025 Tour The Band’s Richar...

The 1972 concert film has been meticulously hand restored, frame-by-frame, from the original 35mm cut negative.

Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson now have dozens of dates on their calendar following Ann’s recovery from cancer.

Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band focuses on his compositions and performances.

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The 1972 concert film has been meticulously hand restored, frame-by-frame, from the original 35mm cut negative.

03/04/2025

Los Lobos’ ‘How Will The Wolf Survive?’: Songs of Passion Radio Hits of March 1972: La, La, La-La-La-La Eric Clapton Announces M...

“The title song is about people who are living along that fine line between extinction and…staying alive.”

A prominent songwriter had a #1 hit with a cover. Listeners were confused by a tune they thought was Neil Young. And T. Rex’s only U.S. hit.

Slowhand will turn 80 on March 30. He’s got 22 shows on his calendar.

It was the 3rd major all-star benefit concert in London in less than a month. Other performers included Tom Jones and Rick Wakeman.

It’s 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.

Equal parts ambitious and meticulous, the band’s 1972 best-seller is a smartly produced collage whose appeals remain undimmed.

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"The title song is about people who are living along that fine line between extinction and...staying alive."

03/04/2025

Neil Young to Open 2025 Tour With Free Concert in Ukraine Joey Molland, Last Member of Classic Badfinger Lineup, Dies at 77 Sing...

The “Love Earth” tour will visit Europe, the U.K., U.S. and Canada.

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.”

From Ringo Starr and Levon Helm to Don Henley and Queen’s Roger Taylor, these drummers not only mastered the sticks but belted out the tunes.

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The "Love Earth" tour will visit Europe, the U.K., U.S. and Canada.

03/04/2025

Musician Deaths of 2025 Restored ‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII’ Gets Theater, Audio Releases 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll ...

Many of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, have been taken from us in 2025. We pay our respects.

The 1972 concert film has been meticulously hand restored, frame-by-frame, from the original 35mm cut negative.

A 4-CD set has returned. What a lineup!

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Many of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, have been taken from us in 2025. We pay our respects.

03/03/2025

Eric Clapton Announces More 2025 Tour Dates Eric Clapton, Cat Stevens, Gary Brooker Play Benefit Concert Just Before 2020 Lockdo...

Slowhand will turn 80 on March 30. He’s got 22 shows on his calendar.

It was the 3rd major all-star benefit concert in London in less than a month. Other performers included Tom Jones and Rick Wakeman.

It’s 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.

Equal parts ambitious and meticulous, the band’s 1972 best-seller is a smartly produced collage whose appeals remain undimmed.

The “Love Earth” tour will visit Europe, the U.K., U.S. and Canada.

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.”

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Slowhand will turn 80 on March 30. He's got 22 shows on his calendar.

03/03/2025

Singing Rock Drummers: From the Skins to the Mike 11 Movies That Rock: Woodstock to Spinal Tap The 9 Number One Albums of 1981: ...

From Ringo Starr and Levon Helm to Don Henley and Queen’s Roger Taylor, these drummers not only mastered the sticks but belted out the tunes.

From Almost Famous to The Last Waltz, from School of Rock to Wayne’s World, these films share one thing in common – they all rock!

Each of the releases had a different story to tell. Many were from artists who had paid their dues for years. Others were from superstars returning to the top.

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From Ringo Starr and Levon Helm to Don Henley and Queen's Roger Taylor, these singing drummers did more than master the sticks

03/02/2025

Joey Molland, Last Member of Classic Badfinger Lineup, Dies at 77 11 Movies That Rock: Woodstock to Spinal Tap The 9 Number One ...

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.”

From Almost Famous to The Last Waltz, from School of Rock to Wayne’s World, these films share one thing in common – they all rock!

Each of the releases had a different story to tell. Many were from artists who had paid their dues for years. Others were from superstars returning to the top.

He was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in 2020, but made the decision to keep his illness private.

The legend’s set also includes favorites from the Guess Who.

Only two songs stayed at the top for four weeks or more. And thus, no less than 29 singles reached #1 that year. Several musical acts had more than one

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The power pop band scored with such hits as "Come and Get It" and "Day After Day."

03/02/2025

Whatever Happened to Stephen Talbot, ‘Leave It to Beaver”s Gilbert? We Asked Him! Neil Young Sets 2025 Tour With the Chrome Hear...

Talbot on Jerry Mathers [Beaver]: “He carried that show. He was smart, and in the last couple of years, he was chafing against playing dumb.”

The “Love Earth” tour will visit Europe, the U.K., U.S. and Canada.

They’ll be supporting the album with a significant tour, the band’s first run of shows together in more than ten years.

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2022 interview with Stephen Talbot on Jerry Mathers [Beaver]: "He carried that show. He was smart, and he was chafing against playing dumb."

03/01/2025

New York Dolls Frontman David Johansen Dies at 75 Randy Bachman Adds to BTO 2025 Tour The Number One Singles of 1970 Whatever Ha...

He was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in 2020, but made the decision to keep his illness private.

The legend’s set also includes favorites from the Guess Who.

Only two songs stayed at the top for four weeks or more. And thus, no less than 29 singles reached #1 that year. Several musical acts had more than one

Talbot on Jerry Mathers [Beaver]: “He carried that show. He was smart, and in the last couple of years, he was chafing against playing dumb.”

The “Love Earth” tour will visit Europe, the U.K., U.S. and Canada.

They’ll be supporting the album with a significant tour, the band’s first run of shows together in more than ten years.

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He was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in 2020, but made the decision to keep his illness private.

03/01/2025

Supertramp “Live in Paris ’79” Album is Released Al Stewart & Colin Blunstone Deliver an Evening of Vintage British Music Tribut...

The album is a souvenir of the 10-month tour in support of their hugely successful Breakfast in America LP from that year.

The singers performed their well-known hits including the Zombies’ “Time of the Season” and Stewart’s “Year of the Cat”

One noted director called him “a great actor, inspiring and magnificent in his work and complexity. I mourn his loss, and celebrate his existence and contribution.”

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The album is a souvenir of the 10-month tour in support of their hugely successful Breakfast in America LP from that year.

03/01/2025

Tributes For Roberta Flack, ’70s Singer Who Made History Illustrated Book Focusing on Music of Carlos Santana Due Timothée Chala...

She was the first recording artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in consecutive years.

The authorized bio includes hundreds of images from Carlos’ archives, as well as new interviews with the guitarist and his collaborators.

It’s 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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She was the first recording artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in consecutive years.

02/28/2025

Supertramp “Live in Paris ’79” Album is Released Al Stewart & Colin Blunstone Deliver an Evening of Vintage British Music Tribut...

The album is a souvenir of the 10-month tour in support of their hugely successful Breakfast in America LP from that year.

The singers performed their well-known hits including the Zombies’ “Time of the Season” and Stewart’s “Year of the Cat”

One noted director called him “a great actor, inspiring and magnificent in his work and complexity. I mourn his loss, and celebrate his existence and contribution.”

Vince Clarke and Moyet were an “arranged marriage.” When Yaz split, each went on to a successful solo career.

The title is drawn from dozens of hours of interviews with the star and numerous key players in the band’s orbit.

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

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The album is a souvenir of the 10-month tour in support of their hugely successful Breakfast in America LP from that year.

02/28/2025

‘Devil With a Blue Dress On’: The Ultimate Party Song Musician Deaths of 2025 Restored ‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII’ Gets T...

Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels teamed with Four Seasons producer Bob Crewe for the 1966 hit recording, coupled with a Little Richard classic.

Many of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, have been taken from us in 2025. We pay our respects.

The 1972 concert film has been meticulously hand restored, frame-by-frame, from the original 35mm cut negative.

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Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels teamed with Four Seasons producer Bob Crewe for the 1966 hit single, coupled with a Little Richard classic

02/28/2025

Great segment with Capital Region Chamber about about Student Visionary Chris Spath and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and what you can do to help

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