Classic Rock

Digital Debut For Traffic Co-Founder Jim Capaldi’s ‘Short Cut Draw Blood’

Capaldi's third solo album features former Traffic colleague Steve Winwood and Chris Wood, among many other distinguished guests.

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When The Stones Jammed With Nicky Hopkins

Nicky Hopkins was one of the most in demand session players of his generation and featured on one of Rolling Stones Records’ first releases, ‘Jamming With Edward.’

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‘Radio City’: How Big Star Created The Hit Record That Never Was

Big Star drummer Jody Stephens helps us celebrate ‘Radio City,’ the album that cemented the group as the archetypal cult band.

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How ‘November Rain’ Became One Of Rock’s Greatest Ballads

From acoustic demo to an epic promo video, the history of ‘November Rain’ traces the creation of one of rock’s greatest ballads.

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Best Rolling Stones 60s Songs: Tracks That Set The Rock Template

The best Rolling Stones 60s songs are timeless classics that trace the band’s evolution from bratty upstarts to voices of a generation.

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‘Dreamboat Annie’: How Heart Set Sail On Their Astonishing Career

Heavy with radio-friendly rock, Heart’s ‘Dreamboat Annie’ introduced the Wilson sisters as forces to be reckoned with in a male-dominated rock scene.

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‘Eat A Peach’: How The Allman Brothers Band Picked Up The Pieces

From the opening bars of ‘Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More,’ The Allman Brothers Band set out to ensure that ‘Eat A Peach’ would be remembered as a classic.

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A Matter of Blind Faith? A Super-Group Is Born

On February 8, 1969, a new band formed by Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker in the wake of Cream’s demise went into the studio. Blind Faith was born.

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Faith Healer: Alex Harvey Really Was Sensational

Harvey’s was an improbable tale of dues-paying from the mid-1950s onwards, before he found belated stardom as the leader of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band.

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‘Grand Funk’ Album: Even More Grand, Even More Funky

The sophomore album 'Grand Funk' saw the trio expanding on the confidently hard-rocking sound of their debut release.

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‘Have You Ever Seen The Rain’: Creedence’s Poignant Late-Period Classic

‘Have You Ever Seen The Rain’ was one of the last great Creedence Clearwater Revival songs, as underlined by the dozens of cover versions, from Johnny Cash to Rod Stewart.

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When Steppenwolf Showed Off Their Wild Side

Steppenwolf released their debut album in January 1968, but it didn't fully take off until 'Born To Be Wild' was featured in 'Easy Rider' and made them stars.