The 5 Best '70s Live Albums, Ranked
Some of the best live albums from the 1970s include shows by Peter Frampton, Kiss, Judas Priest, Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsies, and The Who. Here's a look.
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Quote Of The Day By Bruce Springsteen: 'He Was Tough On Me When I Was Young, But Fundamentally, Underneath, He Was...'
Bruce Springsteen poured much of his own life into his artistry, with his background — and relationship with his father— shaping his view of the world
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Not Jimmy Page Or Tony Iommi: The Iconic Guitarist Who Helped Pave The Way For Heavy Metal
Plenty of guitar legends paved the way for what heavy metal became, but one revolutionary musician inspired most guitarists who came after him.
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5 Classic Albums That Define The Who
The Who has one of the most unforgettable runs of any band in history, and many of their albums are essential listening for any rock music fans.
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Quote Of The Day By Keith Richards: 'I Mean, I Wasn't Far From The End Of The Runway Before I...'
Stones guitarist Keith Richards has a reputation for living on the edge, admitting, "I wasn't far from the end of the runway." But said, "You pace yourself."
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The 5 Best Live Albums In Classic Pop History
From James Brown to Talking Heads, these five live albums feature unforgettable performances that became defining moments in classic pop music history.
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The Recalled Beatles Album Cover That Became A $20,000 Collecting Prize
Capitol Records lost thousands on the Beatles’ "Yesterday and Today" do-over debacle, but the original and redone album covers are both worth a pretty penny.
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The Best Rock Autobiographies, Ranked
From Patti Smith to Keith Richards and beyond, these rock autobiographies pull back the curtain on fame, excess, creativity and the lives behind the music.
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The Top 5 Classic Rock Album Covers Of All Time
These five classic rock album covers became nearly as legendary as the music itself. Let's look back on the stories and artwork that still stand out today.
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The 5 Record Producers Who Changed The Sound Of Rock Forever
Rock's biggest bands didn't shape their signature sounds alone. These visionary producers changed what was possible in the studio and influenced generations.
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One Of Classic Rock's Best Duets Came From An Unplanned Jam Session Between 2 Powerhouses
Classic Rock powerhouses Queen and David Bowie made history when they spontaneously collaborated on a song after a spontaneous meet-up in a recording studio.
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Quote Of The Day By Brian May: Freddie, In His Last Days, Was Like, 'Okay Guys, I'm Not Going To Be Here Long. Just Give Me...'
Queen's Brian May once said that in Freddie Mercury's last days, when he knew he didn't have long to live, he wanted the band to keep giving him songs to sing.
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His Studio Albums Weren't Selling. Then He Made One Of The Best Live Albums Ever
Some of the most iconic musicians in history had to put in years of work to make it big, including one of the best-selling artists in the 1970s.
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In 1965, In A Small English Town, The Yardbirds Changed The Sound Of Hard Rock Forever
In 1965, future guitar legend Jeff Beck was playing for the Yardbirds, and his onstage experiments in the U.K. would revolutionize rock 'n' roll.
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Quote Of The Day By Linda Ronstadt: 'You Don't Want People Who ...'
Pop and country-rock superstar Linda Ronstadt voiced some strong opinions about who is most likely to work hard and contribute meaningfully to society.
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5 Of The Most Beautiful Voices In Soft Rock History
From Karen Carpenter to Celine Dion, these soft rock singers are known for beautiful voices that helped produce some of the genre's biggest hits.
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5 Drum Solos We Wish We Could Hear Again For The First Time
Here are five classic drum solos that not only pack a major punch, but make us wish we could experience hearing them for the first time again.
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Quote Of The Day By John Bonham: 'There Have Been Times When I've Blundered And ...'
John Bonham is regarded as one of the most important drummers in rock history, though he admitted that mistakes can happen when you are pushing boundaries.
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5 Times The Kinks Turned Musicians Into Legends
The Davies brothers tend to eclipse the other members of the Kinks, which does a disservice to the talented musicians who once shared a stage with the band.
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The Gift Eric Clapton Never Got To Give Jimi Hendrix
The friendship between guitar legends Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix was such that Clapton intended to give Hendrix a special gift; however, he was too late.
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Quote Of The Day By Chrissie Hynde: 'The Thing Is If You've Been ...'
The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde has spent decades in the music industry, and she's found great success doing things she initially resisted.
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The Iconic Punk Band You Didn't Know Was Influenced By Bubblegum Pop
While bubblegum pop and punk may seem worlds apart, bubblegum pop actually helped shape the sound of one of the most iconic punk bands of all time.
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Classic Rock Albums That Came With Seriously Cool Extras
There are classic rock records that offered more than great music. Here's a look at some surprising extras tucked inside the sleeves of our favorite albums.
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Born 86 Years Ago Today In England, This Art Student Turned A School Band Into A Global Sensation
This music icon was born 86 years ago today in England. He started out as an art school student, but his band, the Beatles, would change rock 'n' roll.
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The 5 Albums Of 1970 With The Most Hit Singles
From Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young to Stevie Wonder and more, let's look back at five 1970 albums that rocked the charts with multiple hit singles.
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1980 No. 1, Which Gained New Life As A Sports Anthem, Topped The Charts 46 Years Ago Today
This song had barely been released when an NFL team jumped on it as a way to tout its prowess on the field, fire up its fans, and taunt its opponents.
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The 4 Best Folk Rock Supergroups Of The '60s
Some of the best folk rock supergroups of the '60s gave us songs that still grace the airwaves today, including Crosby, Stills & Nash and Blind Faith.
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