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4 Classic Rock Artists Who Scored No. 1 Hits in 1976 With Memorable Pop Gems

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By Matt Friedlander 
| American Songwriter
You’d have to go back decades to find a classic-rock artist who had a song that topped the Billboard Hot 100. Fifty years ago, though, it wasn’t uncommon for veteran rock acts to find themselves at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart. In 1976, quite a few classic rock artists who went on to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame landed atop the Hot 100. That being said, the majority of these tunes seemed to skew towards lighter pop love songs or introspective ballads.
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Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Says He’s Ready To Tour and Record With the Band Again: “We’ve Just Got To Find a New Drummer” (Exclusive)

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By Matt Friedlander 
| American Songwriter
Pearl Jam hasn’t played live since wrapping up its Dark Matter World Tour on May 18, 2025, in Pittsburgh. About two months later, drummer Matt Cameron announced he was leaving the grunge legends after 27 years behind the kit. Co-founding Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready was recently interviewed by American Songwriter, and he reported that he’s looking forward to playing live and recording with his famous band again.
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Paul Simon Reveals Some of His Favorite Lyricists, Including an Influential Rock & Roll Pioneer and a Fellow Folk Rock Legend

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By Matt Friedlander 
| American Songwriter
Paul Simon recently launched a European leg of his “A Quiet Celebration” tour, which is scheduled through a May 20 concert in Dublin, Ireland. Shortly before the folk-rock legend hit the road, he paid a visit to CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Simon, of course, is one of the most respected songwriters of his generation.
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