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

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Begin Rush ‘Fifty Something’ Tour—Recap

The landmark run celebrates more than five decades of the band’s music and legacy, and marks their first tour in 11 years.

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Willie Nelson Is Still Going Strong at 93 on ‘Dream Chaser’: Review

His intimate, gravelly vocals remain effective, and the 10 songs here, six of which he co-wrote, are all deftly crafted.

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Remembering Woody Guthrie in 15 Songs

His songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Bob Dylan, U2, Jefferson Starship, Bruce Springsteen, the Byrds and Woody’s own son Arlo.

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The Number One Singles of 1978: Sweet Sixteen

The Bee Gees had an astounding impact on the chart this year, thanks in no small part to the success of Saturday Night Fever (as well as brother Andy Gibb).

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Mudcrutch 2016 NYC Concert: ‘This is Far Out’—Review

The concert by Tom Petty’s “other” band allowed these remarkable musicians to showcase their talents. They were joined by none other than Roger McGuinn.

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Robert Plant Sets 2026 Tour to Support Mighty Fine ‘Saving Grace’ Album

The LP, featuring a new band of distinguished players, breathes fresh life into a collection of century-old music.

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12 Overlooked Rock Songs of 1970

Alongside the year’s well-known hits were many singles and album cuts that once received plenty of airplay but have largely slipped from regular rotation.

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‘With the Beatles: Illustrated Journey’ Book Coming From Insider Mal Evans’ Archives

The title, from noted Beatles scholar and author Kenneth Womack, is the follow-up to 2023’s acclaimed Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans.

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Remastered ‘Rocky’ Film to Return to Theaters For 50th Anniversary

The original film, which premiered on Nov. 20, 1976, received ten Academy Award® nominations and won three, including Best Picture and Best Director.

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Alice Cooper to Publish New Memoir: ‘Devil on My Shoulder’ Charts His ‘Evilution’

“The story of Alice Cooper has become a tangle of embellishments, elaborations and outright fabrications, that I think it’s time to sort reality from myth,” Cooper said.

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Radio Hits June 1968: It’s a Gas, Gas, Gas

The playlist at Los Angeles’ Top 40 powerhouse KHJ had a great blend of pop, rock and soul hits. We examine why a Stones classic didn’t reach #1.

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The Monkees Find Greatness with ‘Good Times!’

Nearly 50 years after their debut album, the 1960s pop music and TV stars returned with what may be their best and truest LP yet. It was expanded in 2026.

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