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34 Things You'd See in a Typical 1970s Kitchen

From Tupperware jugs (you know the ones) to those ever-present knife sharpeners, let’s take a nostalgic trip back to the quintessential ’70s kitchen. Continue reading…
Fleetwood Mac and Eric Clapton Producer Mike Vernon Dies

He also worked with David Bowie before co-founding a studio where key LPs by Gerry Rafferty, Duran Duran and Radiohead were recorded. Continue reading…
9 Rock Stars Who Were Fired and Then Outshined Their Former Bands

After being rejected, these rock stars got the ultimate revenge. Continue reading…
Paul McCartney Announces New Album, 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane'

He's recalled fond memories of this roadway before – and even referenced it in a previously unrecorded song. Continue reading…
Bob Dylan Reveals Over a Dozen New Summer Tour Dates

These shows will take place in June and July. Continue reading…
Vote for the Best Album of the '70s: Only the Final Four Remain

Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Tom Petty and the Who are the last four standing. Continue reading…
John Fogerty Expands 'Centerfield' Ahead of MLB's Opening Day

Title track quickly emerged as a ballpark staple, and he became the first musician ever honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame. Continue reading…
Billy Joel 'Jeopardy!' Questions: How Many Can You Get Right?

So you think you know the Piano Man... Continue reading…
How a Lesbian Bar and Monty Python Helped Billy Idol Get His Name

Here's how the man born William Broad got his now-iconic moniker. Continue reading…
Judas Priest Announces ‘Sad Wings of Destiny’ Reissue

The heavy metal legends will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the record that was a "defining moment" for their career. Continue reading…
Ranking Paul McCartney's 'Wings at the Speed of Sound' Songs

His hit-making post-Beatles group was moving forward with the same lineup for the first (and, turns out, only) time. Continue reading…
Dash Crofts of '70s Soft-Rockers Seals and Crofts Dies

His passing was confirmed by Louie Shelton, the producer who helped them define a new genre. Continue reading…
The Top 100 Albums of the 1970s

The decade where music hit its groove. Continue reading…
Terry Cox, Drummer With David Bowie and Elton John, Dies at 89

He appeared on both "Space Oddity" and "Madman Across the Water." Continue reading…
Ted Nugent Announces New Live Concert Pay-Per-View and Blu-ray

Now any home can be a motor city madhouse. Continue reading…