BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Martin Scorsese’s Life in Film Gets New Book, ‘Just a Shot Away’
The title drawing on previously unseen sources, original research, and new interviews to reveal the origins, genius, and influence of his life and work.
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1970: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums
We looked back at hundreds of albums released that year and whittled the list down to 50 standouts. How many do you own?
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Rod Stewart Adds Shows to His Last Rock and Roll Tour, Following Health Issues
“Ladies and gentlemen, after much deliberation and sadness, I have to announce next year will be my last tour ever, ever. I’m not retiring, but this will be the last rock and roll tour.”
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The Number One Singles of 1979: Hot Stuff
The “Queen of Disco” earned three chart-toppers as rock continued to take a back seat on Top 40.
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‘Wildflowers’: Tom Petty’s Heartbroken Solo Masterpiece
Petty called it his favorite album. Its generous song list only hinted at the virtual torrent of material he was creating during this period.
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Carl Perkins & Friends (Clapton, Harrison, Starr, Edmunds) Gets 40th Anniversary Edition
Produced and directed by Edmunds, the 1985 session is a celebration of the music that helped shape rock ‘n’ roll.
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Martin Scorsese’s Life in Film Gets New Book, ‘Just a Shot Away’
The title drawing on previously unseen sources, original research, and new interviews to reveal the origins, genius, and influence of his life and work.
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Nobody Does It Better: 13 Essential Carly Simon Songs
The settings have changed—from intimate relationship songs to blockbuster movie themes—but the gift for melody and sharply observed storytelling have remained.
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Further Proof That Celebrities Have a Secret Club: Patrick Stewart Edition
He was asked, “When you bump into another Sir when you’re out and about, do you call each other ‘Sir’?”
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When a Radio Legend and a Bottle of Jack Saved a Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert
In ’76, the band’s management asked an exec at their label to set up a live radio broadcast. When show time arrived, they refused to go on. Enter Scott Muni.
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50 Years Post-‘Tapestry,’ Carole King Finally Earned Rock Hall Induction as a Performer
She practically invented a genre and influenced countless other singer-songwriters. The 1971 album earned 4 Grammy Awards and set records and trends.
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When the J. Geils Band Finally Broke Through
The only #1 hit for this dynamic Boston band was about a schoolboy crush later being crushed for real. We look back at an early MTV favorite.
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Billy Joel’s ‘Turnstiles’ Gets 50th Anniversary Expanded Edition
The 4-CD + Blu-ray boxed set includes 54 previously unreleased recordings of demos, studio sessions, and live recordings, alongside 32 video performances, 24 previously unreleased.
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Jon Anderson Interview? Yes, Indeed
He opens up about the revolving door of Yes’ lineup, “Roundabout” and the development of their epic LP, Close to the Edge.
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