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"Rock Around the Clock" was the first time rock 'n' roll had ever been featured in a major Hollywood soundtrack. Glenn Ford was the tough teacher who has to keep the hoods in line. Sidney Poitier ...
These classic rock powerhouses defined the 1960s era of rock and roll music, and I doubt you won't recognize them.
The Beatles' influence on rock & roll music is enduring. We look back at their career as a band til their break up on April ...
Bands not solo acts; debut album released before 1980 (about when the classic rock radio format began); three or more studio albums; songs not on high rotation at classic rock radio (eliminates bands ...
In many ways, the rock and roll musical followed a similar path. By the time 1970 arrived, rock music had been showing up in movies for about fifteen years. It was ready to explode. There were ...
1980 marked some major turning points for live rock music, as the biggest bands of the '70s entered the new decade with new lineups, new musical directions and in the case of both Queen and ZZ Top ...
“Green-Eyed Lady” is the opening track to Sugarloaf’s eponymous debut album from August 1970 ... rock song holds its own in the distinct transition from 1960s to ‘70s rock ‘n’ roll.
“Amplified,” a new exhibit in Las Vegas, immerses visitors in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. The exhibit features a 360-degree theater with vibrant photos, videos and animations, as well as ...
Known for her high-energy performances and powerful singing voice, Detroit-born Quatro was a pioneer for women in rock, alongside contemporaries Joan Jett (whom was inspired by Quatro), Patti ...