Three Dog Night's Underrated Classic Rock Legacy

0:00On March 18th, here's the latest in entertainment and celebrity news. The Saturday evening post just released a list of the 10 most underrated classic rock bands from the late 60s and early 70s era. Coming in at number one is 3 Dog Night, often overshadowed by giants like Led Zeppelin or The Rolling Stones. Formed in 1967 in Los Angeles by Danny Hutton, Corey Wells and Chuck Negron, the band featured three lead singers and racked up. 21 Straight. Top 40 hits, including 12 gold records in just three years. Their sound blended rock, boogie, soul and R&B, powering massive crowds like 83,000 fans over three concerts and even earning one, $125,000 in 60 minutes. While hits like Joy to the World and once stay popular, the post points out their other 19 top 40s matches deserve more spotlight. Fans and critics agree the band's influence runs deep from selling out Madison Square Garden to defining an era with non-stop chart success.

1:02The name 3 Dog Night comes from an aboriginal saying for brutally cold night when you'd need three dogs in bed to stay warm. The group broke up in the mid 70s amid typical band drama like infighting in substance issues but reunited in the early 80s with original members. Tragically, Corey Wells passed away in 2015 at age 74 and Chuck Negron died this past February at 83 after a solo career and steady performing. Today, 83-year-old Danny Hutton keeps 3 Dog Night on the road, touring strong and proving their legacy indoors with fresh appreciation. From lists like this one, the Daily News now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com, made in A.I.