Classic Rock Music 70s-90s
Contributing Articles in Classic Rock Music 70s-90s
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Santana III: Latin/Rock Fusion at its Finest
"Santana III," the original band's 1971 swan song, is the apex of the band's experiments in Latin/rock fusion.
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John Barleycorn Must Die
"John Barleycorn" re-established Traffic as stars on FM radio, reuniting Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood for the second chapter in the group's storied history.
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How To Form A Great Rolling Stones Tribute Act
Rolling Stones tribute band frontman Andy Burgess discusses how his band 'The Bog Rolling Stones' went from cabaret singers to a hugely successful cover band.
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Classic Rock Love Songs for Valentine's Day
Classic rock songs can offer just the right mood for a romantic Valentine's Day.
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Joe South: Talented 60s Songwriter and Musician
For a four-year period from 1968 to 1972, you couldn't get through a day without hearing a song on the radio that Joe South had written, played on or produced.
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A Brief Look into "The Doors"
The Doors may have been most popular in the mid-sixties, but their musical influence lives on in the likes of REM, Pearl Jam, Live and The Cult.
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Artist Profile: UNCLE SAM
Chicago based hard rock cover Uncle Sam showcases a wide variety of music from the 70s, 80s and 90s. True to its name, UNCLE SAM is also extremely patriotic.
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Altamont Speedway Murder by Hell's Angel
The notorious and violent Altamont Speedway concert that will live in rock and roll infamy featured the Rolling Stones and other well-known bands of the time.
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Review of Ringo Starr 'Y Not'
Ringo Starr's new album, Y Not, is a pop rocker with the vintage feel expected in the ex-Beatle
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Top 10 Old School Songs for Motivation
The bonus with old school classic rock and hip-hop is that most of it has a predicable beat that makes it easy to work out with.
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Band From TV Performs for Charity
Actor Greg Grunberg formed Band From TV with actors Hugh Laurie, James Denton, Bob Guiney, Bonnie Somerville, Jesse Spencer, Adrian Pasdar and many guest performers.
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The Best Holiday Gifts For Classic Rock Fans
Delight the rocker in your life this holiday with one of these Classic Rock box sets
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Black Sabbath Volume 4 - Best Album of 1970s
1972 Release is of comparable quality with anything recorded by contemporaries such as Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple
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Angel City Aussie Rock Legends Reborn
Doc Neeson and the Brewster brothers got the Angel City band back together after a final split following Neeson's car crash in 1999 and legal issues over the band name.
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"Carl And The Passions: So Tough" 1972 Album
Featuring 2 new members, Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar, the 15th studio LP by the band wasn't initially successully. However, its status has grown over the years.
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Journey's Comeback: The 80's Rock Band Returns
Classic rock band, Journey, has gone through changes over the years. They re-emerge with a new lead singer to bring back a familiar, yet new, mix of sounds.
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"The Beatles: Rock Band" Can Help Happiness
Ever since the Fab Four took the stage, fans have dreamed of being part of the band. A new game makes it possible, but the happiness is more than being part of the legend
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The Meaning Behind Stairway to Heaven
Stairway to Heaven explores the effect of greed on society through a series of carefully crafted metphors, rhetoric and intertextual reference.
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MFA is the Leading Network for Heavy Metal Fans
Big Robbo's Mama's Fallen Angels has over 21,000 members and new debates on heavy metal music emerge every day. Users say they love MFA for its warm and relaxed attitude
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Rock Fans' Fave Album Compared to General Public
In August 2009 over 12,000 Planet Rock fans voted for their favourite album of all time. This article compares their rating with a generic best ever album chart.
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New Research Finds 1975 the Best for Rock Music
Previous research on the Planet Rock Listeners' Favourite Albums Chart found that the 1970s was the most popular decade. New research suggests 1975 was the top rock year.
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1970s Music Dominates Radio Station Top Albums
Analysis of the Planet Rock radio station listeners' top forty albums shows that 1970s albums dominated the chart because of musicians like Robert Plant and Jimmy Page.
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Planet Rock Listeners Vote for their Best Albums
This article provides not only the top forty list as chosen by Planet Rock listeners, but also exclusive analysis of which bands were most successful over the whole list.
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How the Online Planet Rock Station Succeeds
With celebrity DJs like Alice Cooper, Joe Bonamassa and Rick Wakeman Planet Rock's online radio station has survived difficult times to emerge winning awards and success.
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Exile on Main Street, a Classic Double Album
An appraisal of a famous double album released by the self-styled greatest rock'n'roll band in the world.
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