BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Paul McCartney’s Surprise 300-Seat 2016 Club Gig
It’s every fan’s dream to see their favorite classic rock act perform at the kind of venue they played when they were on their way up.
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Herb Alpert, 91, Adds 2027 Tour Dates With Tijuana Brass Band
He continues to commemorate the 60th anniversary of his historic album Whipped Cream & Other Delights performing hits like “The Lonely Bull,” “Spanish Flea,” “Taste of Honey” and his vocal smash, “This Guy’s In Love With You.”
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The Beach Boys’ Mike Love Talks ‘Pet Sounds’
We asked him how the rumor got started that he didn’t like the album. He tells us: “I don’t know if there are any better harmonies ever.”
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The Bee Gees and Chuck Berry Performing “Reelin’ and Rockin'” Is What You Need
The fabulous clip aired on The Midnight Special in 1973. The legendary late-night TV series finally has its own YouTube channel
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When the Chambers Brothers’ ‘Time’ Had Come
They started out as a gospel quartet, then their souls were psychedelicized. The story of the group behind “Time Has Come Today.”
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Looking Back at Fleetwood Mac’s Ambitious ‘Tusk’
How do you follow-up Rumours, one of the most successful albums ever? For these stars, it was with a 2-LP set.
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Paul McCartney’s Surprise 300-Seat 2016 Club Gig
It’s every fan’s dream to see their favorite classic rock act perform at the kind of venue they played when they were on their way up.
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Eric Clapton/Steve Winwood ‘Live from Madison Square Garden’: Return of the Supergroup
Following their early teamups, they kept in touch, waiting for the right moment to collaborate again.
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The Beach Boys’ Mike Love on Stage: No Longer ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’
Our skills diminish over time. Artists of a certain age can no longer hit the high notes they once could. On stage, your favorite guitarist may let a touring band member take over lead.
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Radio Hits in October 1965: Seems Like Yesterday
A Beatles song – one of the most recorded songs ever – was #1 this week in 1965. A few months later an instrumental beat it for Record of the Year.
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Bob Dylan 1976 Rolling Thunder Revue 39-Disc Box Set Coming
The massive collection “fully captures this tour alongside a stellar company of backing musicians and guest artists,” according to an announcement.
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Al Stewart Adds Dates to Farewell Tour
The “Year of the Cat” singer-songwriter turned 81 in 2026.
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I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll: 12 (More) Great Songs From the Glam-Rock Era
Some went for the glitter and platform boots. Others preferred makeup, outrageous costumes or something considerably stranger. Either way, the music was still the thing that mattered.
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Neil Young Spans Folk to Heavy in 2016 Desert Trip Set
Along with his fabulous backing band, Promise of the Real, he treated fans on day two to his early hits. Then things started cookin’.
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