BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA

Reggae Drummer Sly Dunbar Dies

The Grammy Award-winner formed a mighty reggae rhythm section and production duo with bassist Robbie Shakespeare, known together as Sly and Robbie.

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Lionel Richie, EW&F Set 2026 ‘Sing a Song, All Night Long’ Tour

The music stars are resuming their run together this summer.

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How Eddie Van Halen Changed Rock Guitar

He is the most influential rock guitarist since his band became superstars in the 1980s, all by just doing what comes naturally.

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Supertramp Gets 2026 Half-Speed Remasters

Their campaign continues with three more titles remastered at Abbey Road Studios.

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‘Dixie Chicken’: Little Feat, Secret Southern Sauce

The group drew on Lowell George’s versatile command of blues, country, folk and R&B for its third—and many feel finest—studio album.

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Peter Gabriel Surprises With 2026 Album, o\i

As with its 2023 predecessor, i/o, the classic rock legend will share a new track on each full moon.

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1974: The Year in Rock Music

Classic albums from Stevie, Joni, Steely Dan and others, and hit singles from Elton, McCartney and more, made ’74 a year to remember.

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Radio Hits in January 1969: Over and Over

We’ve got some fun facts and great videos of hits from The Doors, Dusty Springfield, BJ Thomas, Tommy James and the Shondells, and more.

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10 Songs About Seeking Revenge

If you feel the urge to get back at someone who did you wrong, you can relate to a clip from John Belushi and songs by Dylan, Lennon and more.

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Dion’s Moving ‘Abraham, Martin and John’

Tension was in the air in 1968 and rock music reflected the turmoil. Then came a voice from the past, gently singing of non-violence and hope.

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Happy Together 2026 Tour Sets Lineup, First Dates

This year’s tour marks several notable changes in the lineup.

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Freddie and the Dreamers: The Zany British Invasion Band’s Output Fills a New Box Set

Remember “I’m Telling You Now” and “Do the Freddie”? Turns out there was a lot more to the band that had those hits.

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