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My favorite Pixies: 'Bossanova' at 35
For me, the band's most entertaining listen from beginning to end is this gem
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Jerry Garcia's 1972 debut is the real deal
'Garcia' is one of the best albums of all Grateful Dead-related releases
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Discover the music of Can
One of the greatest bands in history, those who know them love them
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Paul McCartney is my first favorite musician
Whether playing in The Beatles, with his wife Linda, in their band Wings, or on his own, McCartney is always reliably entertaining
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Cheap Trick’s first Beatles-related year
Before they covered 'Sgt. Pepper' in 2007, they were connected to The Beatles in 1980
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David Bowie and Elton John's masterful engineer: Ken Scott
He is responsible for recording timeless, classic albums by both of these early 70's icons
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David Bowie’s prominence began in 1971
Following initial single "Space Oddity," his unique sound took off
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Tahiti 80’s fantastic ‘Puzzle’
France's greatest band made a classic at the end of the millennium
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Loudon Wainwright III in Decatur, Georgia, June 2024
We who attended are eager to have him return as soon as he can
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Jethro Tull's progressive rock pinnacle
With its high-concept newspaper packaging and single track spread across two sides, "Thick as A Brick" is rock's most influential farce
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'The Dark Side of the Moon': a one-of-a-kind masterpiece
Pink Floyd's biggest seller is still fascinating over 40 years since I first heard it
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Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ at 50
The melodic, spacey album is an inspiring listen even half a century later
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