The 1972 album, which unleashed one of rock’s most notable guitar riffs, has gotten new mixes and previously unreleased live recordings
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39 different songs reached the top of the U.S. chart this year, though programmers were airing less from rock acts. One star continued a run with 4 more
The 2024 title is from NPR music critic Ann Powers
The 3-disc set features remastered audio and a previously unreleased live concert
The original 1993 production, based on Townshend’s 1969 rock opera, was nominated for 10 Tony Awards, winning five
The British Invasion was in full swing as many of these acts shared the spotlight with U.S. pop and soul singers. No surprise who was #1
Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals) and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals) have announced a summer tour
Lauded as one of the greatest entertainers of all time, Diana Ross has a phenomenal number of big singles and has received almost every honor imaginable
The lineup at Royal Albert Hall was a spectacular one with seven nights of concerts to benefit Teenage Cancer Trust
The Allman Brothers Band had their biggest pop hit. Elton John scored four. Jim Croce had two #1s, one posthumously. A great blend of pop, R&B and rock were the top radio hits of 1973