The idea was simple but brand new: a rock band augmented by a jazz-influenced horn section. Soon, a classic album was born
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We can only imagine the joy that Glenn Frey must’ve had when he shared the stage with his teenaged son. Years later, Deacon Frey has joined Eagles’ touring lineup
Eagles, Simon & Garfunkel, Hendrix, Stephen Stills and other rockers made records before anyone knew who they were. You’ve got to hear these!
It’s notoriously difficult for a non-regular to get a skit on the show but the likable Mike Myers was able to make an immediate impact
The movie musical was made for $7.5 million and earned $80 million at the box-office, good enough to make it 1984’s seventh highest-grossing film
Some friends! Also performing were Steve Winwood, Ronnie Wood, Roger Waters, and more. The setlist honored the drummer’s work in Cream and Blind Faith
The song, featured prominently in the 1972 thriller, was used without the permission of its composer. There’s actually only one banjo used
Taking their name from their hometown, the Southern rock band were a popular concert draw with a charismatic frontman, and hit with a well-chosen cover
Guess who didn’t much care for the song that made the band a major force of rock for decades to come? And who’s just fine with it now…
It was, to be sure, one of the bleakest songs ever to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. And then Zager and Evans never charted again.