BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Janis Joplin Remembered by Her Friends and Peers
“She was absolutely breathtaking, hypnotic, compelling and soul-shaking, doing something that no one else was doing.”—Clive Davis
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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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David Crosby Helped Define ’60s Rock With The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash
The 2x Rock Hall inductee had a series of well documented health issues over the years. In 2022, he announced he was retiring from touring.
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Top Albums of January 1977: Faster Than a Speeding Bullet
Nine months after its release, Bob Seger’s 2-LP live set finally enjoyed national acclaim thanks to the success of his band’s breakthrough studio album.
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Janis Joplin Remembered by Her Friends and Peers
“She was absolutely breathtaking, hypnotic, compelling and soul-shaking, doing something that no one else was doing.”—Clive Davis
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Justin Hayward Sets 2026 ‘The Story in Your Eyes’ Tour Dates
He is best known as the vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for the Moody Blues, whose songs include “Nights in White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon,” “Question,” and more.
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Hollywood Vampires (Cooper, Perry, Depp) Set 2026 Tour, First in 3 Years
The supergroup’s setlists have included Alice Cooper and Aerosmith tracks while also paying homage to many departed rockers with a variety of covers.
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Top Selling Albums of 1970: What a Year!
Recordings made by some of the biggest rock artists of the era dominated the list of top-selling albums in the U.S.
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Did You Know Muhammad Ali Played the Piano?
The Champ’s many talents went far beyond the ring. In 2026, he was honored by the USPS with a Forever Stamp for his career as a “boxer, activist and humanitarian.”
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The World’s Best Covers Band: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers at the Fillmore
The 1997 residency shared the star’s deep affinity and knowledge of his musical predecessors and peers.
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10 Great Jimmy Page Non-Led Zep Songs
Led Zeppelin is just a part of Pagey’s musical legacy. Here are some of his other great guitar-playing moments with Clapton, Beck, Cocker and more.
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Celebrating Mel Brooks
The legendary filmmaker, writer and actor is one of just 21 artists who have earned “EGOT” status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. A 2026 documentary is from Judd Apatow.
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