BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Linda McCartney to Be Honored by USPS With Postage Stamps of Her Photos
She rose to prominence by capturing some of the most memorable musicians of the 1960s in photographs that felt relaxed, intimate and full of life.
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Billy Preston Interview: His Career and Touring With the Stones
“It feels like I’ve been playing with them for years. We’re a family. All the guys are hanging out together.”—Billy Preston on touring with the Stones
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Blind Faith Book, ‘Birth and Death of a Supergroup,’ Coming
The short-lived supergroup was composed of Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Ginger Baker and Ric Grech.
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Paul Simon Sets ‘The Quiet Celebration Concert’ Album
His surprising news in 2025 that he would return to the stage followed a self-imposed retirement after his 2018 “Homeward Bound” tour.
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Susanna Hoffs, Bangles Co-Founder, Announces 2026 Solo Album, Tour
The album, she says, “is what happens when an artist and her closest friends gather around the kitchen table and share the stories that define one’s life.”
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11 Great Classic Rock Driving Songs (Part 3): Readers’ Favorites
The selections range from Southern rock and hard rock to heavy metal, Americana and some longer-form road songs.
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Linda McCartney to Be Honored by USPS With Postage Stamps of Her Photos
She rose to prominence by capturing some of the most memorable musicians of the 1960s in photographs that felt relaxed, intimate and full of life.
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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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Watch Barry Gibb and Dolly Parton Sing Bee Gees’ ‘Words’
2021’s ‘Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook’ also featured collaborations with such artists as Olivia Newton-John, Sheryl Crow, and Jason Isbell.
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A New Book Looks at New York City Rock/Pop of the ’60s: Author Interview
What did Dion, the Lovin’ Spoonful, Simon & Garfunkel, the Rascals, Bob Dylan and the Blues Project have in common? They all came up in the city that never slept.
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12 (More) Great Male Blue-Eyed Soul Singers
They came from rock bands, soul revues and pop groups, and a few went on to build substantial solo careers of their own.
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Watch Neil Sedaka Join the Captain & Tennille on Playful Version of His ‘Love Will Keep Us Together’
The song became a #1 smash and ultimately won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
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When Dolly Parton Wrote a Song For Johnny Carson
In 1979, the beloved singer, actress and philanthropist was a year away from true superstardom when she appeared on The Tonight Show.
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12 Overlooked Rock Songs of 1967
Sure, there was ‘Surrealistic Pillow’ and ‘Are You Experienced,’ but AM radio staples by the 4 Seasons, the Hollies and a guy who whistled were all part of the ’67 music scene.
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