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

Boxing, the Sweet Science, in 15 Songs

It should come as no surprise that boxing has inspired the songs, some factual, others fictional, about the sport and its practitioners.

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Judy Collins Sets Farewell Tour, ‘Sweet Judy Blue Eyes’

The milestone run begins in summer 2026 and continues well into 2027.

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Peter Frampton Documentary Premiering in June

The film commemorates the 50th anniversary of the release of the musician’s best-selling album ‘Frampton Comes Alive.’

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‘Animals Against The Wall’: All-Star Tribute to Pink Floyd Album

A partial list of contributing artists includes Ian Anderson, Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Alan White, Keith Emerson, Robby Krieger, Al Di Meola, Arthur Brown, John Wetton, Adrian Belew, Glenn Hughes, and Tommy Shaw, among many others.

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Dave Edmunds’ ‘Tracks on Wax 4’: In the Spirit

He told a journalist, “Three-minute singles with a bit of feeling and class, were what we based Rockpile on.”

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The Rolling Stones Get New Biography by Veteran Author

The massive 704-page book, which covers the entire 60-plus-year span of the group’s existence, is written by noted biographer Bob Spitz.

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George Thorogood Sets ‘Baddest Show on Earth: Greatest Hits Live’ Album, Tour

The legendary blues rockers are celebrating more than five decades together.

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12 Essential Neil Diamond Songs

In just a few years time, he had evolved from a mid-20s songwriter honing his craft at New York’s famed Brill Building to successful recording artist in his own right.

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Tommy James Interview: The Music, Mob & ‘Mony Mony’

“We’re looking up into the New York sky and first thing my eyes fall on is the Mutual of NY insurance company sign. It just flashes MONY MONY.”

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Gregg Allman Documentary Due This Summer

The film “traces his journey through profound personal tragedy and hard-won redemption.”

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Ringo Starr Releases 2nd T Bone Burnett-Produced Americana Album; Tour Coming

The album features collaborations with Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow, Sarah Jarosz, Molly Tuttle, and St. Vincent.

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How Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders Led to 10cc: A Groovy Kind of Story

Two related British “one-hit wonder” bands had to come and go before one of their members finally found lasting success. It’s a groovy tale indeed!

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