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.
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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.
Part of Neil Young’s Creative Process Was Ignoring Bob Dylan
Neil Young memorably tipped his hat to Bob Dylan two decades ago on ‘Greendale,’ but only after years of staying far away from his work.
Pink Floyd Engineer Alan Parsons Had the Perfect ‘Wizard of Oz’ Quip
It’s unclear whether Roger Waters’ pending remake of the Pink Floyd classic ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ will once again sync up with ‘The Wizard of Oz.’
