April 27th, 2026

*This rocker had much going on when his 1990 album was released.  His old manager was gone...he needed a new one.  He reconciled with his girlfriend and they moved from New York City to Los Angeles to give things a go.
They had a baby boy together, he bought a motorcycle and got the acting bug.  Pretty good right?  Not so fast...as he strayed, fell in love with someone 13 years his junior and fathered a daughter.  Name the artist...
 
*One of the most blatant and memorable songs in the 'no-good man' milieu, this track was written by Clint Ballard, Jr. who also wrote for Connie Francis and The Hollies.  It's about a woman who comes to the conclusion that the guy she split from was trouble from the start.  Name the artist who made it a #1 hit in 1975 and extra credit for the name of the track...
 
*This 1971 song is a lament for a lost love and was originally intended as a finale for a movie...the song and movie both written by the same artist.  The movie simply did not materialize.  Playing piano on the track was a keyboardist who also did the same for the Rolling Stones on occasion.  Name the artist who wrote it, the band that released it and extra credit for the name of the track and keyboard player.  This...a deep dig, friends...  Have fun!
 
*We'll enjoy a track that first appeared on this artist's excellent 1970 album and then made a 2nd (pared down) appearance on an album one year later as well.  It's a rather dark song and of course...we'll play the long version.
Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the track...
 
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Tin Man by America vs Crazy Love by Poco
 
ANSWERS
1. Billy Idol
2. Linda Ronstadt,   You're No Good
3. Pete Townshend, The Who, The Song Is Over, Nicky Hopkins on keys
4. Elton John, Madman Across the Water
Battle of the Bands : Poco won the Battle with 52% of votes