Tag Archives: Classic Rock

Ian Anderson’s final frontier duet

April 8, 2011 | princep | 0

On April 12th Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson will be taking part in a duet with US astronaut Colonel Catherine Coleman to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin’s first manned space flight in 1961. While Anderson will be … ►

The classic era of Genesis examined: 1971-1975

April 6, 2011 | princep | 5

Guitarist Steve Hackett remembers the glory days with the classic lineup of Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins on drums. ►

How to view ‘The Wizard of Oz’ with ‘Dark Side of the Moon’

April 1, 2011 | princep | 1

Urban legend claims that if you play Pink Floyd’s classic album while watching “The Wizard of Oz,” there’s an incredible synchronicity. Well, we’ve tried it! Here are the results. ►

‘Experience Hendrix’ tour returns in May

March 24, 2011 | princep | 0

The 2011 Experience Hendrix concert tour, presented by Fender guitars, launches a limited run of dates starting May 20th with an all-star lineup of musical greats paying homage to the abiding genius of Jimi Hendrix. ►

Wishbone Ash to tour US in support of new DVD

March 24, 2011 | princep | 0

The classic British rock band embarks April 25 on a US tour to promote a new DVD and studio project. ►

Classic albums mark Yes’ legacy

March 23, 2011 | princep | 0

“Fragile” and “The Yes Album” are still refreshing to hear as both albums celebrate their 40th anniversaries. ►

Steely Dan announce U.S. summer tour

March 10, 2011 | princep | 0

The Rock Hall inductees are returning to give fans a new summer tour, Shuffle Diplomacy Twenty Eleven, from July through September. ►

Phil Spector, the musical legacy: Part three

March 10, 2011 | princep | 0

The third part of this four-part series continues with the author’s interviews with Phil Spector, Brian Wilson, Leonard Cohen, and others. ►

Actor/musician Creed Bratton bounces back

March 9, 2011 | princep | 0

Find out how Creed Bratton went from the lead guitarist of the Grass Roots to character actor on the hit television series, “The Office.” ►

Welcome to the album art of ‘Hotel California’

March 9, 2011 | princep | 1

This is the story behind one of The Eagles’ most iconic album covers. ►