BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Leon Russell with Mary Russell: The Paradise Years 1976-1981 Box Set Released
The 4-CD set features expanded editions of his solo albums, collaborations with Mary and New Grass Revival, and her own solo album.
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Supertramp Gets 2026 Half-Speed Remasters
Their campaign continues with three more titles remastered at Abbey Road Studios.
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5th Dimension Gets ‘Let the Sunshine In’ Box Set
The collection of 135 recordings includes the chart-topping “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In” and “Wedding Bell Blues” plus top ten hits “Up, Up, And Away,” “Stoned Soul Picnic,” “One Less Bell To Answer,” and “(Last Night) I Didn’t Get To Sleep At All.”
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George Harrison, Ringo Starr Solo Catalogs Get Reissues
George’s son, Dhani Harrison, oversees the agreement between Dark Horse Records and BMG. Ringo’s first four solo LPs have received new pressings on color vinyl.
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Happy Birthday, Bruce Willis!
The beloved actor is best known for such iconic roles as the Die Hard films and the Moonlighting TV series. In 2023, his family revealed he has dementia.
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Leonard Cohen: His “Gloomy” ‘Songs of Love and Hate’
His third studio album cemented his reputation as “the grocer of despair.”
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Leon Russell with Mary Russell: The Paradise Years 1976-1981 Box Set Released
The 4-CD set features expanded editions of his solo albums, collaborations with Mary and New Grass Revival, and her own solo album.
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12 Classic Rock Songs That Feature a Famous Guest Musician
Linda Ronstadt joined Warren Zevon, members of the Beach Boys guested on a Chicago hit, and two future members of Led Zeppelin played on a Donovan favorite while serving as session performers.
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Willie Nelson to Release ‘Dream Chaser,’ His 79th Solo Studio Album
The title arrives one month after the legend turns 93.
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Joe Jackson’s Busy 2026: New Rock Album, ‘Hope and Fury,’ and Tour
The Grammy-winning artist and his band will perform more than 80 shows across 14 countries.
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Talking Heads’ Earliest Years Explored in ‘Tentative Decisions’: Review
The performances collected here are somewhat less polished and forceful than the ones on their debut and sophomore LPs.
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Quincy Jones: A ‘Lost’ Interview With ‘Q’
Long before his association with Michael Jackson, “Q” was one of the music world’s most accomplished composers, arrangers, producers and band leaders.
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Musician Deaths of 2026
Many of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, have been taken from us this year. We pay our respects.
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Radio Hits in March 1970
The Beatles’ influence was all over the Top 40 this week, joined by big hits from the Jackson 5 and Bobby Sherman. Thought of Frijid Pink lately?
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