Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff

Happy Together 2024 Tour Adds Dates

The 14th edition of the tour, named after the Turtles song, features recording artists who have earned many Top 10 hits

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Chris Stapleton Rocks ‘I Should Have Known It’ on ‘Petty Country’ All-Star Tribute Album

The record includes Dolly Parton’s reimagined version of “Southern Accents” and Dierks Bentley’s cover of “American Girl,” among its performances

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Listen to Rocking “Junior’s Farm” From Paul McCartney & Wings’ 1974 ‘One Hand Clapping’ Live Album

One of the most bootlegged live albums, recorded in August 1974, finally receives a proper release

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Johnny Cash Newly Discovered 1993 Album, ‘Songwriter,’ Coming

His son, John Carter Cash, stripped the recordings back to just Johnny’s powerful, pristine vocals and acoustic guitar, and invited some acclaimed musicians to the mix

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Radio Hits of April 1970: As Easy as ‘ABC’

Days before four students were shot and killed at Kent State Univ., radio listeners were blissfully listening to these songs

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: 100 Crucial Omissions

Every year, when the new inductees are announced, there is lots of grumbling from rock fans about omissions. Here’s our updated list…

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John Mayall is Subject of 35-CD Early Years Box Set

The First Generation 1965-1974 features Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Harvey Mandel, Blue Mitchell, Jon Mark and many more superlative musicians

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Experience Hendrix Tour Returning in 2024 With All-Star Lineup

The multi-artist celebration of Jimi Hendrix’s musical genius, returns for the first time in five years

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Asia, Focus Announce ‘Heat of the Moment’ 2024 Tour

The summer run also features Martin Turner (ex Wishbone Ash) and Curved Air. The concerts will be MC’d by artist Roger Dean

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