BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
The Roches Get 3-CD Collection, ‘The Warner Bros./Rykodisc Albums’
Sisters Maggie, Terre, and Suzzy pushed the boundaries of so-called “folk music.” Their songs were personal, funny, vulnerable, witty, sad, joyful, and utterly original as they bared their hearts and souls in striking harmony.
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Tom Petty 50th Anniversary Box Set Traces the Heartbreakers’ Early Years
Origins 1971-1978 digs into the vaults to trace the sonic formation of the band.
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Moving To the Grooving: The Wild Cherry Smash, ‘Play That Funky Music’
The 1976 song’s fresh sound, with its recurring horn riff and outrageous lyrics, came from a midwestern rock band.
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Bob Seger’s ‘Face the Promise’ Album Gets Expanded
The LP, from 2006, was his 16th studio effort, and debuted at #4 on Billboard.
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Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers Reunite for Americana Awards Performance
It was the original lineup’s first time performing together in almost 25 years.
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Radio Hits in September 1971: Time to Celebrate
Some all-time classics by Rod Stewart, the Moody Blues and The Who were still climbing the chart while the Top 10 had a mix of pop, soul and rock favorites.
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The Roches Get 3-CD Collection, ‘The Warner Bros./Rykodisc Albums’
Sisters Maggie, Terre, and Suzzy pushed the boundaries of so-called “folk music.” Their songs were personal, funny, vulnerable, witty, sad, joyful, and utterly original as they bared their hearts and souls in striking harmony.
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The Lifesaving Eric Clapton ‘Rainbow Concert’
It’s widely believed that Pete Townshend’s successful efforts to bring the guitarist out of his self-imposed musical exile marked a turning point.
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Talking Heads to Make Rare Appearance for SiriusXM Pop-Up Channel
Talking Heads Radio will feature music and exclusive stories from the four members, alongside curated guest DJ sets as well as special commentary from some of the band’s influences, the latest on upcoming projects and more.
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Byrds: ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’ @50—2018 Concert Review
They didn’t dare bill it as a Byrds reunion, but to those fans who caught a show on one of the year’s most talked-about tours, that’s exactly what it was.
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A Sterling Live Set from Elliott Murphy: Review
The record does a great job of showcasing Murphy’s commanding vocals and literate verse about a wide range of subjects.
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Rockin’ All Over the World: 13 Great John Fogerty Solo Songs
There was still plenty of gold once you stepped outside of his work with Creedence Clearwater Revival.
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Dave Clark Five Deluxe Box Sets, ‘Glad All Over the World,’ Coming
The series begins with 2026’s The Hits & Albums (1964-1965), featuring such classic recordings as “Glad All Over,” “Bits and Pieces,” “Do You Love Me,” and “Because.”
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When Steve Miller, Peter Cetera Bashed the Rock Hall
After airing their grievances about the HoF, two of its 2016 inductees did a joint interview, sharing details about the events leading up to that night.
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