BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
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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Tedeschi Trucks Band Announces New Album, Extensive Tour
A busy year ahead for the band, including their sixth studio album, Future Soul.
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The Power Station Debut Album Gets Reissue
The supergroup were formed by Andy Taylor and John Taylor of Duran Duran, Robert Palmer, and Tony Thompson of Chic.
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Remembering Melanie Who Helped Define a Generation at Woodstock
Born Melanie Safka in Queens, NY, at 22 years-old and essentially an unknown, she performed a star-making set at the 1969 festival.
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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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Talking Heads’ Demos & Live Collection, ‘Tentative Decisions,’ Due
Their earliest years are being explored with an unprecedented look at the rapid evolution of the original trio—David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth—through a trove of newly unearthed recordings.
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Eagles ‘Greatest Hits’: Biggest U.S. Album of All-Time
Not only is the 1976 collection the overall top-seller in the States, their ‘Hotel California’ is in third place.
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‘Triple Threat’ Ann-Margret Wows on ‘The Tonight Show’
The then-33 year-old gave an unforgettable performance for Johnny Carson’s TV audience.
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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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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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