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yacht rock

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Crosby, Stills & Nash

#1 · 1 story

Steely Dan

#2 · 1 story

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Exclaim! Jun 1

A Steely Dan Biopic Shouldn't Lose Paul Walter Hauser's Number

Steely Dan Timothée Chalamet

Louder Sound May 29

"Jim Morrison was standing on the balcony shouting: ‘You guys suck! I got more talent in my big toe than your entire group!'" How Poco invented a brand-new sound - only to have it stolen by the Eagles

Poco Jim Morrison Eagles Jackson Browne David Crosby

HipHopDX

Mac Miller Shines On New Posthumous Thundercat Collab "She Knows Too Much": Listen - HipHopDX

Mac Miller Thundercat Lil Yachty Flying Lotus Tame Impala WILLOW Channel Tres

Loudwire May 13

Ritchie Blackmore Remembers Being Replaced by Christopher Cross

Christopher Cross Ritchie Blackmore Deep Purple Jon Lord Keith Richards Eric Johnson Rainbow

Louder Sound May 13

Ritchie Blackmore finally confirms that yes, Christopher Cross really did replace him at a Deep Purple show that one time

Deep Purple Christopher Cross Ritchie Blackmore Ian Gillan

PopMatters May 12

Thundercat’s Humor Undermines an Otherwise Radiant LP

Thundercat Suicidal Tendencies Erykah Badu Kendrick Lamar Flying Lotus Kamasi Washington

No Depression May 7

THE READING ROOM: Revisiting Dave Mason’s ‘Only You Know and I Know’

Dave Mason

The Guardian Music Apr 22

Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic who had a star-studded solo career, dies aged 79

Dave Mason Traffic Jimi Hendrix Fleetwood Mac The Spencer Davis Group Joe Cocker

Novorama Apr 13

Thundercat - Distracted

Thundercat Flying Lotus Gerald Albright Beck Haley Joel Osment Greg Kurstin Adele

PopMatters Apr 13

Why Steely Dan’s “Dirty Work” Is the Ultimate Screen Song

Steely Dan John Mulaney Donald Fagen Walter Becker

Santana - Official homepage Feb 17 Official

SANTANA & THE DOOBIE BROTHERS ANNOUNCE THE ONENESS TOUR 2026

Santana The Doobie Brothers

Exclaim! Jun 1

A Steely Dan Biopic Shouldn't Lose Paul Walter Hauser's Number

Steely Dan Timothée Chalamet

HipHopDX

Mac Miller Shines On New Posthumous Thundercat Collab "She Knows Too Much": Listen - HipHopDX

Mac Miller Thundercat Lil Yachty Flying Lotus Tame Impala WILLOW Channel Tres

Louder Sound May 13

Ritchie Blackmore finally confirms that yes, Christopher Cross really did replace him at a Deep Purple show that one time

Deep Purple Christopher Cross Ritchie Blackmore Ian Gillan

No Depression May 7

THE READING ROOM: Revisiting Dave Mason’s ‘Only You Know and I Know’

Dave Mason

Novorama Apr 13

Thundercat - Distracted

Thundercat Flying Lotus Gerald Albright Beck Haley Joel Osment Greg Kurstin Adele

Santana - Official homepage Feb 17 Official

SANTANA & THE DOOBIE BROTHERS ANNOUNCE THE ONENESS TOUR 2026

Santana The Doobie Brothers

Louder Sound May 29

"Jim Morrison was standing on the balcony shouting: ‘You guys suck! I got more talent in my big toe than your entire group!'" How Poco invented a brand-new sound - only to have it stolen by the Eagles

Poco Jim Morrison Eagles Jackson Browne David Crosby

Loudwire May 13

Ritchie Blackmore Remembers Being Replaced by Christopher Cross

Christopher Cross Ritchie Blackmore Deep Purple Jon Lord Keith Richards Eric Johnson Rainbow

PopMatters May 12

Thundercat’s Humor Undermines an Otherwise Radiant LP

Thundercat Suicidal Tendencies Erykah Badu Kendrick Lamar Flying Lotus Kamasi Washington

The Guardian Music Apr 22

Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic who had a star-studded solo career, dies aged 79

Dave Mason Traffic Jimi Hendrix Fleetwood Mac The Spencer Davis Group Joe Cocker

PopMatters Apr 13

Why Steely Dan’s “Dirty Work” Is the Ultimate Screen Song

Steely Dan John Mulaney Donald Fagen Walter Becker

End of yacht rock

Overview

Recent updates highlight the enduring legacy of yacht rock and soft rock, with reflections on iconic tracks by Steely Dan, Toto, and the Doobie Brothers, as well as live performances and historical anecdotes from the genre's golden era. Notable moments include insights into guitar solos, songwriting decisions, and the cultural impact of 1970s hits. Thundercat also announced a future tour, bridging classic influences with contemporary music.

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