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Brian Johnson Kept Busy While Away From AC/DC

A year after he departed AC/DC due to hearing problems, Johnson started popping up as a surprise guest at fellow classic rockers’ concerts

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Jimi Hendrix Talks to Dick Cavett About Playing ‘Star-Spangled Banner’

Watch Jimi have fun with the TV show host as they discuss the Guitar God’s epic performance of the National Anthem at Woodstock the previous year

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Premiere: Graham Nash ‘Myself at Last’ Video

Best Classic Bands is excited to debut the singer-songwriter legend’s new video for this poignant tune from his recent This Path Tonight album

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Exclusive: Foghat’s ‘Hot Mama’ From New Album

The boogie-rock greats – best known for “Slow Ride” and “I Just Want to Make Love to You” – are back with a new studio LP + share a song exclusively with Best Classic Bands readers

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When Bruce Springsteen Honored Prince With ‘Purple Rain’

The Boss opened a 2016 concert at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center with a somber yet celebratory performance of the iconic hit, 2 days after Prince’s passing

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Nick Lowe’s Solo Debut: ‘So it Goes’

The bassist-vocalist of pub-rock group Brinsley Schwarz was hardly a household name. But his debut 45 for Stiff Records got his solo career moving

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When Steven Tyler Went Back in Time in 2018 Super Bowl Ad

The Aerosmith frontman finds the fountain of youth as he gets behind the wheel of a Kia Stinger and performs a daredevil move

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2-Year-Old Wins Internet: Names 21 Beatles Songs in 2 Minutes

Young Walter Bolin occasionally embellishes some of their titles, like “Love, Love Me Do” and “She Loves You Yeah Yeah.” A future “Name That Tune” champ

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The Bangles’ Manic Monday: An Appreciation

The first four singles by The Bangles had been completely ignored by Top 40 radio. That would all change with “Manic Monday,” penned by a mystery songwriter.

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NBA’s ‘The Greatest’ TV Spot: Best Promo Ever?

After the 2011-12 NBA was delayed due to a lockout, TNT heralded in the new season with an amazing ad that featured basketball superstars of different eras.

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