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Essentially a live greatest-hits package, ‘Live’ Trucker, recorded before several different Detroit-area crowds, reminds us not only that Kid has long been an entertainer first and songwriter second but that he can surprise even the most jaded listener at the most unexpected moment. He works the urban hillbilly angle to the hilt, gives shouts out to Lynyrd Skynyrd and Cobo Hall and offers hope to disenfranchised children in crummy apartment complexes and trailer parks from sea to shining sea via “Rock ‘n’ Roll Pain Train” and “American Bad Ass.” Although the last name is Rock, Kid’s never been afraid of letting aTiny bit of honky tonk piano into the mix or blending classic southern soul and the heaviest of rap ‘n’ roll as he does in “Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp.” He’s also not opposed to revealing his deep and apparently authentic affinity for country, something he does during the touching “Picture” with his Nashville counterpart Gretchen Wilson. Ultimately, ‘Live (more…)

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CD 1: 1. The Pitchman 2. Give `Em The Money 3. You’re Not Alone 4. See Them Smile 5. The Runaway 6. Ice Nice 7. On The Loose 8. Wind Him Up 9. Amnesia 10. Framed CD 2: 1. Time’s Up 2. The Interview 3. No Regrets 4. Conversations 5. No Stranger 6. Scratching The Surface 7. Keep It Reel 8. We’ve Been Here Before 9. Humble Stance 10. Don’t Be Late 11. How Long 12. Careful Where You Step DVD 1: 1. The Pitchman 2. Give `Em The Money 3. You’re Not Alone 4. See Them Smile 5. The Runaway 6. Ice Nice 7. On The Loose 8. Wind Him Up 9. Amnesia 10. Framed 11. Time’s Up 12. The Interview 13. No Regrets 14. Conversations 15. No Stranger 16. Scratching The Surface 17. Keep It Reel 18. We’ve Been Here Before 19. Humble Stance 20. Don’t Be Late 21. How Long 22. Careful Where You Step DVD 2: bonus live clips, interviews, pic gallery etc.

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Bob Seger has racked up a lot of worthy tracks over the years, but it took until 1994 for a greatest hits package to appear. Voilà. The bad news: We’re missing an awful lot of songs here. Night Moves is Seger’s crit-pick album, and a great place tobegin if you do not have any Seger at all. Next in the rankings is Stranger in Town. Otherwise, his highs are pretty scattered, which would make any best-of package a worthy investment. But if you want to get comprehensive, “Rock & Roll Never Forgets,” “Fire Down Below,” “Horizontal Bop,” “Her Strut,” “Betty Lou’s Getting Out Tonight,” and “Katmandu” aren’t on this CD–and you’ll have to go to the original albums to secure them. –Gavin McNett

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Out of print in the U.S.! Four CD boxset, originally released in 1998, containing the band’s first four albums remastered with bonus tracks and enhanced content. 1990′s Shake Your Money Maker features three bonus tracks (‘Don’t Wake Me’, ‘She Talks To Angels’ (Acoustic) and ‘Mercy Sweet Moan’), ’92′s The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion features two bonus cuts (‘Sting Me’ Alternate and ’99 Lbs’), 1994′s Amorica features two bonus tracks (‘Song Of The Flesh’ and ‘Sunday Night Buttermilk Waltz’) and Three Snakes And One Charm from ’96 features two bonus tracks (‘Just Say You’re Sorry’ and ‘Mellow Down Easy’). There’s no other band who play bluesy down-home Southern Rock like the Black Crowes, so if you are looking for a good time, give them a spin! Warner.
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Before Sgt. Pepper, no one seriously thought of rock music as actual art. That all changed in 1967, though, when John, Paul, George and Ringo (with “A Little Help” from their friend, producer George Martin) created an undeniable work of art which remains, after 30-plus years, one of the most influential albums of all time. From Lennon’s evocative word/sound photos (the trippy “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds,” the carnival-like “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite”) and McCartney’s music hall-styled “When I’m 64,” to Harrison’s Eastern-leaning “Within You Without You,” and the avant-garde mini-suite, “A Day in the Life,” Sgt. Pepper was a milestone for both ’60s music and popular culture. –Billy Altman

Digitally remastered digipak edition of this classic 1967 album from The Beatles featuring ‘Lucy In The Sky WIth Diamonds’, ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’, ‘A Day In The Life’, ‘Getting Better, ‘When I’m Sixty Four’ and many more. (more…)

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Before Sgt. Pepper, no one seriously thought of rock music as actual art. That all changed in 1967, though, when John, Paul, George and Ringo (with “A Little Help” from their friend, producer George Martin) created an undeniable work of art which remains, after 30-plus years, one of the most influential albums of all time. From Lennon’s evocative word/sound photos (the trippy “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds,” the carnival-like “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite”) and McCartney’s music hall-styled “When I’m 64,” to Harrison’s Eastern-leaning “Within You Without You,” and the avant-garde mini-suite, “A Day in the Life,” Sgt. Pepper was a milestone for both ’60s music and popular culture. –Billy Altman

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Tracklisting (CD & DVD): 1. When The Lights Come Down 2. Razamanaz 3. Miss Misery 4. Holiday 5. Simple Solution 6. My White Bicycle 7. Walk By Yourself 8. Bad Bad Boy 9. Heart’s Grown Cold 10. Broken Down Angel 11. Whiskey Drinkin’ Woman 12. Hair Of The Dog 13. This Flight Tonight 14. Beggar’s Day 15. Love Hurts DVD includes bonus interviews with the band.

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From folk rock to psychedelic rock, there have been many groundbreaking sounds and voices. Here are the top ten most influential classic rock bands in history.

Elvis Presley

While Elvis isn’t traditionally viewed in the classic rock genre, it is impossible to ignore his influence on the world of Rock-n-Roll. As the first to expose mainstream America to something other than traditional family music, he faced a tremendous amount of opposition from the mainstream.

Despite the extreme racism exhibited during the 1950′s, Elvis never hesitated to give appropriate credit to his inspirations. Mainly African-American performers influenced Elvis’ sound and style. Southern radio disc jockeys originally refused to play Elvis’ singles, because they sounded “too Negro” for white stations to air.

It wasn’t just Elvis’ sound, but also his performance, that drew controversy. The movement of his hips in a suggestive manner sparked an entire decade of debate.

Despite the firestorm of criticism that surrounded Elvis’ reign, his continuing popularity has ensured that Elvis’ crown as the King of Rock and Roll would remain valid for decades, even decades after his death.

The Beatles

As the best selling musical act of all-time, it is hard to deny the influence of the Beatles, not only on the musical culture of America, but also on every aspect of human life. The Beatles included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Star, and George Harrison.

Their innovative style defined the music of the 1960′s — twice. They began their career in England, and when they came to America, they were already aMassivesuccess in the United States. In their early years, they had defined pop music for a new generation.

As the hippy days of the late 1960′s began to take hold of America’s young people, the Beatles redefined their music again, with another new style of music lauded by the masses. Their very loud stance on drug use and war made them a controversial group, but their popularity never wavered. Although the Beatles retained the loyalty and admiration of their late 1960′s audiences until the group broke up, the touring days of the Beatles ended in 1966 when John Lennon proclaimed, “The Beatles were more popular than Jesus Christ.”

Bob Dylan

Dylan has one of the most easily recognizable voices in the world. Raspy and full of passion, Bob Dylan’s sound is distinctive. His songs are breathtaking and defined a generation obsessed with the themes of social unrest, an anti-war stance, and encouragement for the civil rights movement.

A traditional folk singer, Dylan’s works transcended all genres and appealed to countless young Americans. His sincere lyrics spoke to many and made it possible to empathize with his many causes.

Jimi Hendrix

As the undisputed master of the electric guitar, Jimi Hendrix is a classic rock foundation. The self-taught guitar player refused to be limited by many of the conventional views of guitar players.

Prior to Jimi Hendrix’s development as a guitar player, the electric guitar was considered to merely be a louder version of the acoustic guitar. Hendrix embraced the uniqueness of the electric guitar and showed his appreciation for it to the rest of the world.

Pink Floyd

Easily considered the greatest band of all time, Pink Floyd’svery special style and showmanship defined psychedelic rock. Their concept albums were thematic masterpieces that appealed to countless audiences. The Dark Side Of The Moon, Animals, and The Wall each still stand out Todayas great Rock masterpieces.

The Who

Also known for their thematic records, The Who pioneered the idea of rock opera. Most famous for their collaborative efforts with every major musical figure of their time, Tommy The Rock Opera ensured the longevity of the band into the future.

Their success and fame were not limited to their uniqueapproach to concept albums. Their musical skills are still highly regarded in both mainstream circles and in the entertainment industry. Their music is currently being used as the theme song for at least three of the most popular show on TV on the air today.

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones have easily maintained their position as one of the longest lasting bands in recording history. Like most popular rock bands of the age, they were an England-based band that was more than happy to take on America.

Their grungy unkempt image became so popular; many artists are still attempting to master it. Theirone-of-a-kindsound and high quality lyrics have kept them at the top of the charts for nearly 40 years.

Cream

Cream, featuring guitarist Eric Clapton, was one of the most technically advanced music groups of their time. Their instrumental techniques became legendary and paved the way for other bands to focus on developing their instrument techniques, in addition to their lyrics.

The Doors

The Doors have always been one of the most controversial bands that had ever existed. Jim Morrison’s wild behavior set the tone for the countless musical bad boys that would follow in his footsteps.

The poetic lyrics of The Doors, as well as their outrageous behavior, made them a crowd favorite.

Led Zeppelin

The road to heavy metal was paved by Led Zeppelin. Their first album was pivotal in its inclusion of distorted amplification techniques. Over the years, their experimentation included mixing acoustic and electric sounds, with the addition of synthesized melodies. The success of Led Zeppelin helped establish a strong base for the development of metal music.

Few people of their generation or the current generation realize that like Elvis, Led Zeppelin took most of their inspiration from African-American performers. As a lifelong fan of Led Zeppelin, it is was oddly fascinating to listen to some of the not-so-famous African-American rhythm-and-blues performers of the 1930′s, and to be able to hear the Led Zeppelin songs we have loved for years in a whole new way.

Final Thoughts

Clearly, these ten bands had a significant impact on the evolution of Rock-n-Roll music through the generations, but it is more difficult to put them into an ordered list of important groups. Let’s just concur that most of us love all ten bands on this list.