BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Van Halen ‘5150’ Gets Expanded Edition
The band began a new chapter in 1986 with their first album featuring the lineup of Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and Sammy Hagar.
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Bruce Hornsby’s Busy 2026: New Album, Tour
He’ll be touring alongside his longtime six-piece band, The Noisemakers.
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‘Steppin’ Out’ Collects Early Garage Rock: Review
The 94-track anthology is as likable as it is varied. It features many of the best and best-known acts associated with the genre.
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‘The Day the Music Died’: 1st-Hand Recollections of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper
For young rock ‘n’ roll fans, the deaths of the three stars was a huge shock. What was it like to actually see them?
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Paul Simon Adds Dates to 2026 ‘A Quiet Celebration’ Tour
The acclaimed singer-songwriter’s North American run follows a European edition.
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Chuck Negron, Lead Vocalist of Three Dog Night, Dies at 83
“Joy To the World” and “One” were two of the many hit singles in which he sang lead.
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Van Halen ‘5150’ Gets Expanded Edition
The band began a new chapter in 1986 with their first album featuring the lineup of Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and Sammy Hagar.
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CBGB is Celebrated With Box Set: ‘New York City Soundtrack 1975-1986’
The lower east side club became Ground Zero for the growth of the city’s punk rock scene in the ’70s.
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‘The Midnight Special’: Solo Artists Edition
The late night TV series aired 450 episodes for nearly a decade and was often the only opportunity for music fans to see their favorite recording acts perform.
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John Mellencamp’s Early Recordings as Johnny Cougar Get Compilation
American Dream (The Mainman Recordings 1976-1977) also contains rare bonus tracks and previously unreleased material.
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Post Malone, Jelly Roll Set 2026 Stadium Tour, With Guest Carter Faith
The pair will once again take their larger-than-life production to many prominent college football stadiums and festivals across North America this summer.
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10 Grammy Best New Artist Winners & Losers
Some of the winners will make you shake your head. You won’t believe who beat out Boston.
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Steppenwolf, The Debut Album: Heavy Metal Thunder
If it had given us nothing more than “Born to Be Wild,” it would still be a classic. But there was a lot more to the mostly Canadian band’s first LP.
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Lucinda Williams’ Topical ‘World’s Gone Wrong’: Review
She clearly attempts to find solace in music, but can’t forget the world’s troubles, at least not on this album.
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