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The last cd to be issued as a "Classic Cuts". The Classic Cuts No.16 was free with Classic Rock Magazine issue #20 published November 2000. Since then the name of the companion cd has indicated a theme for the music featured on the cd. More»


Encouraged by Billy Joel's former manager Irwin Mazur, in 1980 McMahon decided to promote his own recording career. He assembled a group of accomplished musicians – Gary Mallaber, John Massaro, Kenny Lewis and two of the musicians he had engaged for Gerard, guitarist Steve Sykes and keyboard player Al Campbell More»


In 2013 TeamRock bought Metal Hammer, Prog and Classic Rock from Future. Classic Rock Magazine issue #185 published July 2013 was the first issue published under the new owners. More»


Classic Rock Magazine issue #19 published October 2000 including Classic Cuts No.15.

 

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The companion cd featured with Classic Rock Magazine issue #159 was published in to varieties. The covers and tracks being identical but titled either "Discover Download" or "Festival Anthems". Published July 2011.

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Fortune 410 was the fourth release by Donnie Iris And The Cruisers. The title of the album is a reference to the trademark glasses Iris wears, Fortune 410's. On the UK and Scandinavia releases of the album the tracks are in a different order than all other releases. More»


In September 2000 Classic Rock Magazine issue #18 was published featuring Classic Cuts No.14. The compilation cd composed of the usual mix of well established artist and the lesser known.

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Recorded Live At FM Tokyo Hall. Beside Tommy Shaw (Vocals, Guitars) the band is Richie Cannata (Saxophone, Keyboards), Steve Holley (Drums, Percussion), Brian Stanley (Bass) and Brett Tuggle (Keyboards).
This mini album has only been released on vinyl in Japan in 1986. More»


Formed at the beginning of the 1990's out of members of Filthy Rittz, Blackboard Jungle became one of the most talked about bands on California's Sunset Strip rock scene. The lineup at this point consisted of Kenny Price (Vocals), Dave Zink (Guitars), Britt (Bass), and Joel Faith (Drums). More»


Recorded December 30, 1984 at Graham Central Station in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 1984, Icon released their self-titled debut, Icon and toured heavily to support it. The tour set list featured quite a few new songs intended for the next album (Night of the Crime) as well as a few covers. More»


In 1995 guitarist Dave Zink had left Blackboard Jungle while original drummer Joel Faith had rejoined the band. The band recruited Death Valley Jupiter guitarist Steve Olivero to fill the opening and recorded a new album titled "Last... But Not Lost." These songs had a slightly darker and more alternative feel to them compared to the "I Like It Alot" album from a few years prior. More»


Classic Rock Magazine issue #135 was published September 2009. The compilation cd included was dedicated to upcoming artists playing blues.

 

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Originally known as The Schoolboys in 1979 (maybe earlier), Icon was formed in 1981, in Phoenix, Arizona by high school friends Dan Wexler (guitar), Stephen Clifford (lead vocals) and Tracy Wallach (bass). They were joined by Dave Henzerling (guitar) and John Covington (drums). More»


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