BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
The Top Albums in April 1976
In a month when Apple Computer was formed, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and Peter Frampton were dominating the U.S. sales charts.
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When Playboy Championed Rock Music
For more than a year, 1969-70, Hugh Hefner invited the top rock and soul acts of the day to perform on national TV. Here are more than a dozen of those clips.
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Star-Studded Peter Asher Documentary Due This Summer
A-Listers appearing in the film include James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Paul McCartney and many others who figure in Asher’s story.
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It’s an ’80s Summer: Howard Jones, Wang Chung, English Beat and Modern English Set 2026 Tour
The North American run is named “Things Can Only Get Better.”
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10 Memorable Collaborations on ‘The Midnight Special’
Some surprising moments including David Bowie and Marianne Faithfull singing “I Got You Babe,” Billy Preston and Buddy MIles performing “My Sweet Lord,” and The Beach Boys, Roger McGuinn and Wolfman Jack doing “Rock and Roll Music.”
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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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The Top Albums in April 1976
In a month when Apple Computer was formed, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and Peter Frampton were dominating the U.S. sales charts.
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Steve Miller Slams Rock Hall at 2016 Induction
After the Black Keys inducted him and he performed 3 of his hits, the Space Cowboy went into a rant about the Institution’s policies.
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Deep Purple Inducted in Rock Hall with ‘Smoking’ 2016 Set
Founder Ritchie Blackmore wasn’t there to share the honor. But the band were still a hit with the induction ceremony crowd.
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Eagles to Issue ‘One of These Nights’ Deluxe Edition
The set features a 2025 mix of the band’s chart-topping LP along with a previously unreleased full live show recorded at Anaheim Stadium on September 28, 1975.
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Happy Together 2026 Tour Sets Lineup, Adds Dates
This year’s run of ’60s hitmakers marks several notable changes in the lineup.
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Film and TV Music of Swinging London—What’s It All About—on New Box Set
The 3-CD collection of 96 tracks includes such favorites as the Seekers’ “Georgy Girl,” Tom Jones’ “Thunderball,” and Lulu’s “To Sir With Love.”
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Robin Trower Live! Gets 50th Anniversary Expanded Reissue
Due to the limitations of vinyl at the time, only seven tracks from the show made it onto the original LP.
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Best Weekly Singles Chart of All-Time: April 1969 Edition
Let these great songs from CCR, the Zombies, Glen Campbell, Edwin Starr, the 5th Dimension, an overlooked track from Steppenwolf and more, bring you back.
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