BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Only 5 Albums Were Number One in 1977
Albums from two of rock’s biggest names accounted for 43 of the year’s 52 weeks, a staggering total. They remain among the biggest sellers of all time.
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Samantha Fish to Release ‘Paper Doll Live’ Album
The LP captures the electrifying stage presence that has made her one of the most compelling performers in modern blues and roots music.
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Peter Frampton Reveals 2026 Studio Album, ‘Carry the Light,’ With Guest Stars
He’s joined by Graham Nash, Sheryl Crow, Benmont Tench, and others.
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The Top Albums in April 1976
In a month when Apple Computer was formed, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and Peter Frampton were dominating the U.S. sales charts.
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When Playboy Championed Rock Music
For more than a year, 1969-70, Hugh Hefner invited the top rock and soul acts of the day to perform on national TV. Here are more than a dozen of those clips.
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Star-Studded Peter Asher Documentary Due This Summer
A-Listers appearing in the film include James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Paul McCartney and many others who figure in Asher’s story.
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Only 5 Albums Were Number One in 1977
Albums from two of rock’s biggest names accounted for 43 of the year’s 52 weeks, a staggering total. They remain among the biggest sellers of all time.
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It’s an ’80s Summer: Howard Jones, Wang Chung, English Beat and Modern English Set 2026 Tour
The North American run is named “Things Can Only Get Better.”
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10 Memorable Collaborations on ‘The Midnight Special’
Some surprising moments including David Bowie and Marianne Faithfull singing “I Got You Babe,” Billy Preston and Buddy MIles performing “My Sweet Lord,” and The Beach Boys, Roger McGuinn and Wolfman Jack doing “Rock and Roll Music.”
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George Thorogood Sets ‘Baddest Show on Earth: Greatest Hits Live’ Album, Tour
The legendary blues rockers are celebrating more than five decades together.
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Steve Miller Slams Rock Hall at 2016 Induction
After the Black Keys inducted him and he performed 3 of his hits, the Space Cowboy went into a rant about the Institution’s policies.
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Watch Alice Cooper as King Herod in Star-Studded ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live’
NBC’s original 2018 broadcast earned five Emmy Awards. The classic rock legend was joined by John Legend and Sara Bareilles.
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‘Dirty Water,’ The Standells’ Garage Rock Classic
Since Opening Day in 1998, moments after the final out is recorded in a Boston Red Sox win at Fenway Park, the loudspeakers blare the 1966 hit single, the only one, in fact, from the band.
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10 Great Journey Songs From the ’80s
Their run was one of the most iconic in classic rock, with enduring, hit songs and multi-platinum success, establishing them as one of music’s most significant concert draws.
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