Classic Rock
Cream Wrap Up The Charts With Their First Single
Released by Reaction Records in early October 1966, Cream's first single, 'Wrapping Paper,' was a piece of whimsical jazz-influenced pop.
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Features4 months agoAmerican Roots Inspiration: Remembering Delaney Bramlett
The great writer-guitarist, with wife Bonnie, made some of the best blues, rock and gospel-flavoured US music of their generation.
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Lovestruck Romeo: The Killers’ Long-Term Admiration Of Mark Knopfler
The links between the American band and the British guitar hero go deeper than you might think.
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Features4 months ago‘Fire And Water’: Elements Combine For Free’s UK Album Chart Debut
The blues-rock quartet made a UK album chart breakthrough in their banner month of June 1970.
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‘Walk On’: Boston Stroll Back Into The US Top Ten
The rock giants proved there was plenty of fuel in the adult oriented rock tank with their fourth album 'Walk On.'
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‘Anything That’s Rock’n’Roll’: Tom Petty’s Early UK Approval
As had just happened on the album side, the band's British singles debut was well before they achieved the same feat in America.
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Eric Clapton Says ‘Bye-Bye Blackie’ To His Favorite Guitar
The day 'Slowhand' said an emotional goodbye to a guitar that he adored.
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How The Rolling Stones Changed Rock’N’Roll
From music to fashion, The Rolling Stones’ influence cannot be overstated. Here’s how they changed our culture forever.
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Mixed Experience: Jimi Hendrix Headlines Newport Pop Festival 1969
The second star-studded edition also featured everyone from Marvin Gaye and Ike & Tina Turner to Joe Cocker and Jethro Tull.
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Peter Bardens: Camel’s Keyboard Wizard
Peter Bardens came to the attention of record buyers when he joined Camel, but before this he'd already built a formidable reputation as a keyboard player.
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Remembering Carl Radle: A Musician’s Musician
Carl Radle was just 37 years old when he died, but his elegant bass playing graced many recordings.
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‘We’re All Alright!’ An Understatement For Cheap Trick
‘We’re All Alright!’ captured Cheap Trick on sparkling form, touting an enviably radio-friendly, age-defying record comparable with their finest albums.
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Monterey Pop Festival: The Epitome Of The Summer of Love
The Monterey Pop Festival was the epitome of the Summer Of Love. A festival at which reputations were made and there was nothing but peace and love.
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Who Were The Traveling Wilburys? The Billion Dollar Quintet
Lucky, Lefty, Nelson, Otis and Charlie T, Jr – together, they were known as The Traveling Wilburys, but who was really behind the curly hair and shades?
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‘Closer To Home’: The Grand Funk Album That Invaded Times Square
'Closer To Home' was released in June 1970, and the trio prepared to hit the American album Top 10 for the first time.
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Dire Straits Send A ‘Communique’ From Muscle Shoals With Sophomore Release
As June turned to July in 1979, the second Dire Straits album 'Communique' reached a No.5 peak in the UK and became the third-highest new entry in the US.
