Still known at this time by the name she came to dislike, Mama Cass, she released her debut solo album in October 1968.
With its roots in country tradition and punk attitude, Americana music is hard to define but easy to love. uDiscover Music dons a Nudie suit and goes in search of the Americana...
Eurythmics' Dave Stewart and three members of The Band were among the contributors to the group's sixth studio album.
The best live albums of all time capture the very essence of a band’s energy in concert, making you feel like you were actually there.
The star-studded show will also feature Don Was, John Medeski and Ivan Neville, plus members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Bonerama and the Radiators.
The Band’s guitarist and songwriter, Robbie Robertson, discusses the ‘Once Were Brothers’ documentary: “I am happy how soulful it turned out.”
Jones followed the amazing achievements of her Blue Note debut 'Come Away With Me' with another sensational success.
The Band. Such a simple name for such a legendary outfit, but also a completely apt piece of definitive musical description; its terseness only serves to draw you in.
The clip is directed by Kevin Kerslake, who made era-defining videos in the 1990s for such artists as Nirvana, Sonic Youth and Smashing Pumpkins.
It was the first Fairport album to feature Sandy Denny's unforgettable vocals and her addition to their songwriting talent pool.
Cinema’s history of rock’n’roll movies ranges across studio features documentaries and even the avant-garde, helping to turn stage stars into screen icons.
“What I really want people to realise is that this group, The Band, was one of the most unique musical entities ever in the history of rock and roll.”
You may know every lyric to your favourite songs, but do you know who wrote them? Here are just a few of the secret songwriters behind the greatest hits.
Albums featuring his contributions included Elton John and Leon Russell's 'The Union,' Eric Clapton and JJ Cale's 'The Road To Escondido' and Raitt's 'Nick of Time' and 'Longing In Their Hearts.'
Film musicals, a true American art form, have celebrated freedom in the cinema, self-expression and the pursuit of dreams down life’s yellow brick road.
“I wanted to write something that was stirring inside of me,” says The Band’s Robbie Robertson of his song ‘Up On Cripple Creek’.
