BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’: New Book Looks Back at the Making of a Game-Changer
The book is drawn from extensive research and exclusive interviews with nearly 100 participants and witnesses including musicians, producers, engineers, record executives and journalists.
Read More
Jeff Beck Live at the Hollywood Bowl: 2016 Review
The crowd was treated to a jaw-dropping display of deep blues, hot licks and dive-bombing Stratocaster forays into the ionosphere of rock with special guests Billy Gibbons and Steven Tyler.
Read More
Country Rock Anthology: Before the Gold Rush 1966-1973 Box Set Due
The 3-CD set, spanning 76 tracks, chronicles the early days of the genre, with such acts as Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers and Poco.
Read More
Linda Ronstadt ‘Hasten Down The Wind’: Right Songs, Right Singer
The 1976 release became her third platinum album in a row, and earned her the second of her eventual 13 Grammy awards.
Read More
Rolling With Jerry: When Garcia Welcomed a College Kid to the Dead’s HQ
In the summer of 1971, the author and a friend decided to go visit the Grateful Dead. What resulted was an afternoon they’ve never forgotten.
Read More
Elvis Costello’s Debut Album, ‘My Aim is True,’ Gets Expanded 5-CD Set
The collection spans 104 tracks, demos, masters, outtakes, live performances, and other rare recordings (52 of them prev. unreleased), plus a 2026 remaster of the 1977 original.
Read More
Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’: New Book Looks Back at the Making of a Game-Changer
The book is drawn from extensive research and exclusive interviews with nearly 100 participants and witnesses including musicians, producers, engineers, record executives and journalists.
Read More
Beatles Different ‘Revolver’ Releases: The Last Time
Learn a thing or two about an album that’s been an essential part of your collection for decades, including the unusual decision about its singles
Read More
Genesis’ Debut Album, ‘From Genesis to Revelation,’ Gets Expanded, Deluxe Editions
Originally released in 1969, the LP marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey, the first chapter in the story of a band that would go on to achieve immense success and lasting acclaim.
Read More
1971—The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums
Bands that had only recently performed in ballrooms and college gyms now played arenas and stadiums—and sold millions of albums.
Read More
BJ Thomas Interview: ‘Hooked on a Feeling,’ ‘Raindrops’ & More
We were honored to conduct what turned out to be one of his final interviews. The great singer is also a master storyteller.
Read More
A New Book Recalls the Great Band Rockpile: A Whole Lot of Rockin’
There’s not going to be a band reunion so, along with their extant recordings, YouTube videos and social media chat groups, this wonderful book is the next best thing.
Read More
Jackson Browne Schedules 2026 Concerts, First Since Son’s Death
The singer-songwriter has earned six Top 20 singles in his career including “Doctor My Eyes” and “Running on Empty.”
Read More
12 Legendary Music Guests Who Visited ‘Sesame Street’
Johnny Cash, Cyndi Lauper, Ray Charles and Carly Simon are just some of the stars who dropped in on Elmo, Oscar and the gang.
Read More