Post Tagged with: "Classic Rock"

Acknowledging an Influence? Or Grounds for a Lawsuit?

Acknowledging an Influence? Or Grounds for a Lawsuit?

“Greensleeves” has disappeared from the end of the Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love” – and that’s just the beginning.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive Set a New Standard With 'Not Fragile'

Bachman-Turner Overdrive Set a New Standard With ‘Not Fragile’

Grunting and grinding with power and volume, Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s ‘Not Fragile’ arrived 50 years ago as the ultimate classic hard-rock album.

How Talking Heads' 'Fear of Music' Opened Up a World of Art and Sound

How Talking Heads’ ‘Fear of Music’ Opened Up a World of Art and Sound

When the Talking Heads’ ‘Fear of Music’ came wiggling out of my speakers for the first time 45 years ago, it was obvious I was onto something different.

How Yes' First Album Hinted at the Future: Gimme Five

How Yes’ First Album Hinted at the Future: Gimme Five

Here’s a look back at a handful of early songs that pointed the way from Yes’ self-titled debut, released 55 years ago today.

How 'Love is Strong' Grew Into a Stone-Cold Rolling Stones Classic

How ‘Love is Strong’ Grew Into a Stone-Cold Rolling Stones Classic

Released 30 years ago today on ‘Voodoo Lounge,’ the shoulda-been-hit “Love Is Strong” showed the Rolling Stones hadn’t lost their flair for a snarky come-on.

Blackberry Smoke – 'Be Right Here' (2024)

Blackberry Smoke – ‘Be Right Here’ (2024)

After a few albums that felt too polished, Blackberry Smoke’s more organic ‘Be Right Here’ arrives as a companion to their masterpiece ‘The Whippoorwill.’

How Deep Cuts Propelled Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the U.S.A.'

How Deep Cuts Propelled Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’

Released 40 years ago today, Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ spun off a series of ubiquitous hits. Let’s dig a little deeper.

The Beatles in Seattle 1964: Internet Archive

The Beatles in Seattle 1964: Internet Archive

The Internet Archive contains a treasure trove of audio for Beatles fans. On the 60th anniversary of Beatlemania, Mike Tiano takes a deep dive.

Eddie Van Halen's Disastrous Flirtation With the Cello: Steve Rosen Book Excerpt

Eddie Van Halen’s Disastrous Flirtation With the Cello: Steve Rosen Book Excerpt

An impatient teacher slapped Eddie Van Halen’s hand after a few bad notes, then looked at author Steve Rosen with a look that said, “What the f— did I just do?”

Dickey Betts' Star Rose as the Allman Brothers Band Grieved

Dickey Betts’ Star Rose as the Allman Brothers Band Grieved

I saw Dickey Betts during a unique era for the Allman Brothers Band: Duane Allman was gone but bassist Berry Oakley was still alive.