BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA

13 Great Covers of Beach Boys Songs

Fellow stars have recorded terrific interpretations of such favorites as “I Get Around,” “Fun, Fun, Fun” and “Good Vibrations.”

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Bob Dylan Adds Dates to 2026 Tour

The “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour was originally billed from 2021-2024 but continues to be extended. He’ll turn 85 on May 24.

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‘Animals Against The Wall’: All-Star Tribute to Pink Floyd Album Coming

A partial list of contributing artists includes Ian Anderson, Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Alan White, Keith Emerson, Robby Krieger, Al Di Meola, Arthur Brown, John Wetton, Adrian Belew, Glenn Hughes, and Tommy Shaw, among many others.

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1975—The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums

Don’t let anyone tell you the mid-’70s was a dull period for music—a simple survey of what we were listening to disproves that notion.

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William Shatner: Rock Star

The Star Trek actor and longtime Priceline.com spokesman has frequently collaborated with rock stars on his recordings. He turned 95 in 2026.

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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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The Jaggerz’ ‘The Rapper’: You Know What He’s After

“The song was something that I wrote watching people in nightclubs. You’d see these dudes go over and start rapping to chicks,” said the band’s Donnie Iris.

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11 Classic Rock Songs for Spring

There are few things sunnier than these songs about spring from some of music’s greatest acts including Led Zeppelin, the Rascals and, yup, the Beach Boys.

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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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Paul McCartney Announces First Shows of 2026

The dates mark his first live performances since the finale of his “Got Back” Tour 2025.

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Radio Hits in March 1977: Singles Making ‘Moves’

Top 40 radio featured plenty of rock artists but the sounds were a bit softer. Bob Seger and Kansas had their first hits. Check out the list.

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‘A Little More Love: The Life and Legacy of Olivia Newton-John’ Book Due

Author Matthew Hild’s 2026 biography was based on extensive archival research and original interviews with many of her friends and associates.

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