Why Emerson Lake and Palmer Almost Ran Aground on ‘Love Beach’
Released 45 years ago this week, Emerson Lake and Palmer’s ‘Love Beach’ was the lowest-charting LP of an otherwise celebrated era.
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Micky Dolenz Might Have Finally Figured Out What the Monkees’ ‘Head’ Was About
Micky Dolenz says there was a fundamental change in the way movies were made after the Monkees’ ‘Head’ arrived 55 years ago this week.
The Oddly Complex Legacy of the Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’
The Who’s platinum-selling Top 5 hit ‘Quadrophenia’ arrived 50 years ago as the rock-opera successor to ‘Tommy,’ and somehow never left its shadow.
For ELO’s Jeff Lynne, Meeting George Harrison ‘Was Like a Dream Come True’
Rock’s most unexpected supergroup debuted 35 years ago today, after George Harrison asked Jeff Lynne: “Do you fancy doing some songs with me?”
How the Holocaust Shaped One of Rock’s Signature Bands
Rush legend Geddy Lee was born 70 years ago to a gutsy pair of World War II-era survivors: “Out of this horrible thing came – me!”
How Dave Grohl Surprised Everybody With That Paul McCartney Collaboration
Dave Grohl kept a jam session with Paul McCartney secret 10 years ago to create what he called a ‘holy f— moment’ in ‘Sound City.’
Adam Lambert’s Favorite Queen Song Might Surprise You
Queen is set for another run through North America with Adam Lambert, kicking off Wednesday night in Baltimore and continuing through November.
Jeff Lynne’s Dream to Work With Reunited Beatles Had Tense Initial Moments
Jeff Lynne’s Beatles collaboration yielded two hit singles – and partial work on a third song, “Now and Then,” which is apparently slated for release soon.
Yes, That’s Stephen Stills on One of the Bee Gees’ Biggest Hit Singles
Stephen Stills’ only platinum song performance wasn’t on Buffalo Springfield’s “For What It’s Worth,” nor his own “Love the One You’re With.”
How Jon Anderson Faced Down Threat of Gunfire at a Yes Show in Argentina
Yes scored a No. 1 hit single 40 years ago, prompting a lengthy, hugely successful international tour. Then they reached Argentina.
