BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Steely Dan Delivers Bite-Sized Gems on ‘Pretzel Logic’
On their 1974 LP, Fagen and Becker honed their humorous lyrics and perfected their luscious arrangements that straddled multiple genres.
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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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Bruce Johnston Leaves Beach Boys After Six-Plus Decades
“It’s time for part three of my lengthy musical career,” he said. “I can write songs forever.”
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11 Classic Rock (and Pop) Star Recordings of Broadway Show Tunes
We’ve selected some memorable performances of songs composed by such Broadway legends as Gershwin, Bernstein, Sondheim, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and more, a few of which became significant pop hits.
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An Interview With Russ Solomon, Late Tower Records Founder
In a 2017 interview, the founder of the Tower Records retail music corporation discussed the history of the company. He died in 2018 at age 92.
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Bruce Hornsby’s 2026 Gets Busier: New Album, Expanded Tour
He’ll be touring alongside his longtime six-piece band, The Noisemakers.
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Steely Dan Delivers Bite-Sized Gems on ‘Pretzel Logic’
On their 1974 LP, Fagen and Becker honed their humorous lyrics and perfected their luscious arrangements that straddled multiple genres.
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Nektar Releases an Expanded Edition of Their Prog-Rock LP, ‘Down to Earth’: Review
The LP features a more lighthearted concept than their previous albums, combining memorable songs with a circus theme.
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Burton Cummings, Randy Bachman Announce 2026 US Tour as the Guess Who
The pair will be touring as the band name for the first time in 23 years after finally reaching an agreement to reacquire the rights to the name.
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Photographer Henry Diltz Sets ‘Behind the Lens’ 2026 Tour
The legend has shot over 250 album covers and was the official photographer at the 1969 Woodstock festival.
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Eric Clapton, Cat Stevens, Gary Brooker Play Benefit Concert Just Before 2020 Lockdown
It was the 3rd major all-star benefit concert in London in less than a month. Other performers included Tom Jones and Rick Wakeman.
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Paul McCartney Post-Beatles ‘Man on the Run’ Documentary, Soundtrack Arrive
The film comes from Academy Award winning director Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom).
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10 (More) Great Second Albums From Classic Rockers
A sophomore slump is a common classic rock jinx. Here are some acts that made a significant leap with the follow-up to their debut release.
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‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ is an Exhilarating Doc From ‘Elvis’ Biopic Director
Director Baz Luhrmann’s film, featuring long-lost footage from rehearsals and concerts of the King’s legendary Vegas residency in the 1970s, is a revelation.
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