Posts tagged with 70s
‘Workingman’s Dead’: Behind Grateful Dead’s Americana Rebirth
Emerging from a time of crisis, the ‘Workingman’s Dead’ album kick-started a creative revival that reshaped Grateful Dead’s career.
‘Mingus’: What Happened When Joni Mitchell Met A Jazz Legend
A unique collaboration between Joni Mitchell and Charles Mingus, ‘Mingus’ was the crowning album in an innovative period of creativity.
Todd Rundgren, Adrian Belew To Perform ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ US Tribute Tour
The duo will be joined by Spacehog’s Royston Langdon, Fishbone’s Angelo Moore and Jeffrey Gaines on the 15-date tour this October.
Good Times: How Chic’s “Bang-Bang Boogie” Song Inspired Hip-Hop
Boasting one of the most-sampled hooks in history, Chic’s funky disco song Good Times made waves and kick-started the art of sampling.
‘Van Halen: Story Of Their Songs’ To Premiere On Reelz
The programme will air at 9pm ET/6pm PT on the US TV channel on Sunday, 5 June.
How Eagles’ Debut Album Helped Country-Rock Take Flight
Released in 1972, Eagles’ self-titled debut album saw the fledgling band hatch their trademark country-rock sound.
‘Amazing Grace’: How Aretha Franklin Took Gospel Into The Mainstream
Recorded live in church, Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace’ was a landmark gospel album that converted believers and non-believers alike.
‘Lodger’: How David Bowie Checked In With A Subversive Pop Classic
The final part of his ‘Berlin Trilogy’, David Bowie’s ‘Lodger’ album was a postcard from an artist always on the move.
Eagles Announce Special Guests For London BST Hyde Park Show
Singer/songwriter Cam, Nashville artist Morgan Wade and London band The Wandering Hearts have been added to the bill on June 26.
‘The Man-Machine’: How Kraftwerk Assembled An Electro-Pop Classic
Influenced by disco, Kraftwerk’s ‘The Man-Machine’ saw ‘the robots’ take over the dancefloor and pre-empt the rise of synth-pop.
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