BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
David Clayton-Thomas, Voice of Blood, Sweat & Tears’ Hits, Dies at 84
His early years were marked by hardship and stays at reformatories where he learned to play the guitar.
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Bob Dylan, 85, Adds Dates to 2026 Tour
Beyond the dozens of U.S. concerts scheduled for summer, he’s added his first European dates of the year. He turned 85 on May 24.
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Emerson, Lake & Palmer ‘Works Live’ Returns
Recorded during the trio’s famed 1977 tour, the title captures the band at its creative height, performing songs from their storied catalog.
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Jeff Beck Book Biography Coming: ‘Blow by Blow’
The 2026 title draws on more than 30 hours of original interviews with Beck, along with extensive conversations with Jimmy Page, Johnny Depp, Clive Davis, and many others.
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The Fixx, Colin Blunstone & Peter Asher Announce Fall 2026 U.S. Tour
The triple bill comprises 19 dates.
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Bob Dylan ‘Blonde on Blonde’: Twice As Good—Review
In many ways, it’s still his defining album, one that helped to affirm his lingering largess. Its iconic standing remains as indelible as ever.
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David Clayton-Thomas, Voice of Blood, Sweat & Tears’ Hits, Dies at 84
His early years were marked by hardship and stays at reformatories where he learned to play the guitar.
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Clive Davis on Santana: ‘An Instant Connection’
“They were fresh; they were combining rock with jazz, with blues. There was the Latin influence, and Carlos was a dazzling virtuoso.”—Clive Davis
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The Number One Albums of 1973: Each One Has a Story
The Beatles as well as 3 of its members reached the top. Other classic rock giants, including the Stones, Elton John, and Led Zeppelin, are all represented.
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Watch Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Gordon Lightfoot, and Ronnie Hawkins Perform ‘Me and Bobby McGee’
When the four legends recorded the classic in 2016, its producer had a high class problem.
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Clive Davis, Record Exec With Knack For Identifying Talent and Hits, Dies at 94—Tributes
While at the helm of the Columbia and Arista labels, and others, he helped make stars of such recording giants as Janis Joplin, Santana, Chicago, Aerosmith, Barry Manilow, and Whitney Houston.
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The Number One Albums of 1972: Each Has a Story
Our recap of the year’s chart topping LPs in the U.S. includes many classic rock favorites. Several took years to rise to the top.
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Dion Stuns in Concert: ‘How is He 86?’—Review
The sold-out June 2026 solo acoustic performance, on Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village, was filled with well-wishers as the singer of such early rock ‘n’ roll classics as “The Wanderer” and “Runaround Sue” regaled the crowd with “Words and Music.”
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Hometown Vibes Permeate Bruce Springsteen’s Excellent ‘Live from Asbury Park’: Review
The Boss’ return to familiar turf lends a special flavor to this 2024 performance.
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