When Bruce Springsteen Broke His Own Record: 4-Hour Concert

Over the course of 16 days in 2016, he and the E Street Band set a new record for his longest U.S. gig ever, on four different occasions.

When Deacon Frey Made His Eagles’ On Stage Debut

‘Brush With Greatness’: Rock Fans Share Their Stories

Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Unusual’ Path to the Walk of Fame

When John Lennon Gave His Signed Copy of The Beatles’ ‘Butcher’ Cover To a Teenaged Fan

Pure Prairie League: ‘Bustin’ Out’—Persistence Pays Off

Left for dead by their record label, and with musicians using the group as a revolving door, the band nearly packed it in. Then they got lucky.

Genesis’ ‘Seconds Out’: From Paris With Love

When ELO Delivered Magic With ‘Face the Music’

King Crimson’s Debut: Laying the Groundwork for the Prog Revolution

The Who’s ‘Odds & Sods’: Beat the Boots

Ocean Carolina Takes It One Step At A Time

Ocean Carolina’s Michael Simone took an unusual path to being a frontman for a band

Let’s Not Call It a Faces Reunion

Classic Rock Pics Show in Woodstock

AXS TV Airs New ‘Live From Abbey Road’ Shows

Aussie Rocker Courtney Barnett Intros Art Line (Update)

‘Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run’: Book Review

If you care about Springsteen’s music, you’ll likely find it hard to put down.

‘Rise and Fall of Classic Rock’: A Must-Read

‘Decade of Dissent: How 1960s Dylan Changed the World’: Review

‘Fleetwood Mac: All the Songs’ Examines the Band’s Discography: Book Review

‘1971’ Book Makes a Strong Case for Best Rock Year

Remember Crazy Eddie, the “Insaaane” Music Retailer?

The chain’s TV ads with the crazy pitch man were so ubiquitous in the New York metropolitan area, Dan Aykroyd spoofed them on Saturday Night Live.

Stacks and Stacks of Vinyl: Tower Records in the ’70s

Record Store Day Black Friday 2016 Preview

Store Owners Excited for Record Store Day 2016

Get Set For Record Store Day 2015

Pete Townshend’s Smashing Guitar Legacy

In their early years, The Who were known for frequently smashing – and breaking – their instruments at their concerts. Cartoonist David Skinner lampoons it

Skinner Pokes Geezers on Beatles 1+

Skinner Pokes Streaming Services

Rolling Stones Tour Cartoon From David Skinner

Moody Blues’ ‘I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)’

It’s hard not to tap your foot when this great uptempo track kicks in, from the symphonic-progressive rock giants

Loverboy ‘Working For the Weekend’: A Guilty Pleasure

Tom Jones and Aretha Franklin Show How It’s Done

Freddie Mercury: Isolated Vocals on ‘We Are the Champions’

Paul McCartney’s All-Star ‘Rockestra Theme’: A Who’s Who

‘ELO: UK Singles Vol. One: 1972-1978’: Contest

For our first contest in nearly a year, we’re giving away a boxed set collection of 7-inch singles of the first hits from the Electric Light Orchestra

Jeff Lynne’s ELO ‘Wembley or Bust’ Contest

Moody Blues ‘Days of Future Passed’ 50th Contest

David Gilmour Live at Pompeii Contest

Win Tickets to a Deep Purple + Alice Cooper Concert

007 x 24 = Spectre

The 24th James Bond movie and Daniel Craig’s third (and possibly last) turn as 007 opens soon. “Spectre” reveals a secret from Bond’s past.

Tarantino Stays Western with ‘The Hateful Eight’

Peanuts Movie, Guaraldi Vinyl Box Coming

AT40: When Casey Kasem Delivered the Hits

Fans tuned in each week for the popular syndicated program “heard in the fifty states and around the world,” and for great stories from its legendary host

Spiral Starecase’s Catchy ‘More Today Than Yesterday’

‘Radical Radio’: A New Website Recalls the Heady Era of Freeform Programming

Stan Lynch: The Former Heartbreakers Drummer is Now Fighting the Speaker Wars

After 18 years with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, he left for parts unknown. Now he’s back with a new band.

Henry Diltz Interview: The Early ‘70s Los Angeles Music Scene

Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats: Waving the Americana Flag

‘Meet the Parents’ Prayer Scene: Day by Day… by Day…

Tom Petty, a True Rock ‘n’ Roll Star—An Appreciation

Both Sides of Joni Mitchell at the Isle of Wight 1970

At first she appears shaken and angry. She asks for some respect. She gets it. The audience begins listening attentively and calls her back for an encore.

Review: “Beatles ’64” Documentary Now Streaming: That Footage!

Jeff Lynne Leads ELO For a Triumphant Night at Hyde Park in 2014

Love & Mercy: Best Rock Star Biopic Ever?

‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii MCMLXXII’ Reappears: Review

Best Boxed Sets, Collections & Reissues of 2024

Our roundup of the best archival rock music boxed sets, reissues and collections includes the Beatles, Dylan, CSN&Y and dozens more.

2024 in Review: The Best New Classic Rock Albums

The Best Music Books of 2024

Classic Rock Christmas Albums

The Best Music Books of 2023

Shel Talmy—Producer of ‘You Really Got Me’ & ‘My Generation’—Dies at 87

“I really loved the man. He was really crucial to the beginning of our career,” said the Kinks’ Dave Davies.

Now Streaming: The Beatles

ELO’s ‘Don’t Bring Me Down… Bruce!’

Most classic rock acts have a misheard lyric. It goes with the territory. So what did Jeff Lynne do when concert audiences started singing along to his big hit?

Shining a Light on the Origin and Impact of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’

The Glory of ‘Gloria’: Behind the Resilient Van Morrison Rock ’n’ Roll Anthem

When Motown Went to ‘War’—The Edwin Starr #1 Hit

Gordon Lightfoot’s Tale of a Ship’s Crew and Its Captain

Blacktop Mojo Cover Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Dreams’

The Southern rock band from Palestine, Tex. offers a blend of post-grunge, classic rock and metal, somewhere between Soundgarden and Lynyrd Skynyrd

Interview: The Temperance Movement’s Phil Campbell

Stan Lynch: The Former Heartbreakers Drummer is Now Fighting the Speaker Wars

After 18 years with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, he left for parts unknown. Now he’s back with a new band.

Randy Bachman of the Guess Who & BTO: Interview

Nancy Sinatra on Recording in the ’60s, Her TV Special & Her Go-Go Wardrobe

BJ Thomas Interview: ‘Hooked on a Feeling,’ ‘Raindrops’ & More

The Cowsills—The Hits, the Misses & Other Things: Interview

Jim Gordon: From A-List Drummer to Convicted Killer

He played on hundreds of hits but you wouldn’t find any gold records on his wall: Since the ’80s until his death in 2023, he was locked away for murder.

Waddy Wachtel Interview: Linda, James, and Session Career

Danny Kortchmar on Playing With Carole, James, Jackson, & Don

The Same Musician Who Orchestrated ELO Gave Us ‘Hooked on Classics’

Sam Cooke, By Those Who Knew Him

Jeff Lynne’s ELO at the Hollywood Bowl in 2016

The spaceship touched down on Los Angeles as the re-tooled Electric Light Orchestra played their first of just 5 U.S. dates.

Henry Diltz: Eyewitness to Laurel Canyon’s ‘60s Music Legends

Joni Mitchell Shines in 2022 Newport Folk Festival Appearance

Clapton, Winwood, Santana at Hyde Park: 2018

When Blind Faith Made Their Live Debut For 100,000 People

12 Influential Early MTV Videos

Remember when the cable channel played music? Billboard’s first video editor saw all the early videos and selects the significant clips.

10 (More) Great 1960s Instrumental Hits

10 Great Rock Driving Songs

Sweet Dreams: 13 Timeless Early ’80s British Earworms

10 Surprising Singing Performances From TV and Film Stars

The Moody Blues’ John Lodge: 2018 Live Review

The bass guitarist, singer and composer was clearly enjoying himself as he celebrated the group’s Rock Hall induction with his 10,000 Light Years Ago band.

Faces 2015 Reunion Gave Fans a ‘Glorious’ 7 Songs

J. Geils Band Rocks Hometown Crowd in 2015’s Final Boston Show

Bob Seger’s 2017 Farewell Tour Opening Night

The Who ‘The Song Is Over’ Farewell Tour Begins

NMS Report: Are Happy Days Here Again?

At this year’s New Music Seminar, hot topics for the recorded music biz were both new and old: The growth of streaming services and vinyl’s big comeback

Jake Clemons Fills His Uncle Clarence’s Big Shoes

The saxophonist talks about playing with the E Street Band, the audience’s reception, the first time he saw them perform

Next Trailer Shared From Bruce Springsteen Biopic ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’

“If some fans go in expecting the equivalent of a greatest hits package, think again. [The film] is the real deal, an intelligent, deliberately paced journey into the soul of an artist.”—Deadline

Eagles Announce More 2026 Concerts at Sphere in Las Vegas

Lulu Reveals Alcoholism Battle in Memoir, ‘If Only You Knew’

Elton John’s ‘Captain Fantastic’ Gets 50th Anniversary Editions

Bob Dylan Bootleg Series Vol 18 Due, ‘Through the Open Window 1956-1963’

Next Trailer Shared From Bruce Springsteen Biopic ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’

“If some fans go in expecting the equivalent of a greatest hits package, think again. [The film] is the real deal, an intelligent, deliberately paced journey into the soul of an artist.”—Deadline

Eagles Announce More 2026 Concerts at Sphere in Las Vegas

Lulu Reveals Alcoholism Battle in Memoir, ‘If Only You Knew’

Elton John’s ‘Captain Fantastic’ Gets 50th Anniversary Editions

Bob Dylan Bootleg Series Vol 18 Due, ‘Through the Open Window 1956-1963’

‘ELO: UK Singles Vol. One: 1972-1978’: Contest

For our first contest in nearly a year, we’re giving away a boxed set collection of 7-inch singles of the first hits from the Electric Light Orchestra

Chicago Live 1971 Track: Exclusive Premiere

Jeff Lynne’s ELO ‘Wembley or Bust’ Contest

Moody Blues ‘Days of Future Passed’ 50th Contest

Moody Blues’ ‘I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)’

The Story Behind the Drifters’ ‘Save the Last Dance For Me’

Doc Pomus wrote the lyrics from his wheelchair about watching his bride dance at their wedding. Dick Clark discovered the song’s huge potential

Oct 12, 1969: Paul McCartney Death Rumors Begin

Oct 12, 2021: Paddy Moloney, Leader of the Chieftains—Obituary

October 11, 2016: Rod Stewart is Knighted

Oct 11, 1990: Dave Grohl Plays First Nirvana Concert

The Doors’ ‘Love Her Madly’ – Perfection

An early review of the song described it as a “terrific new rocker… sounds like it will rank among their best single songs.” They were right.

When Tom Petty Presaged the #MeToo Movement

‘Devil With a Blue Dress On’: The Ultimate Party Song

Tom Petty—’American Girl’: Take it Easy, Baby

Thin Lizzy’s ‘The Boys Are Back in Town’: Them Cats Are Crazy

The Beatles at Budokan in 1966: Tokyo Rocks

The Fab Four catalog could add another great concert album to convey their live energy and brilliance: a show from their stand in Japan.

John Lennon: His Moving, Lovely & Meaningful ‘Lost Song’

George Harrison—Unreleased Last Songs: Will We Ever Hear Them?

Beatles Releases: What’s Coming in 2020?

Beatles Reissues: What Will Be Next?

Tom Petty, a True Rock ‘n’ Roll Star—An Appreciation

He idolized the Byrds and he famously incorporated their 1967 song, “So You Want to Be a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star,” into the Heartbreakers concert repertoire.

Paul McCartney’s Memorable ‘Band on the Run’ B-side

‘The Wrecking Crew’ Director Responds to Carol Kaye as Bassist Declines Rock Hall Honor

To Be Brian Wilson (ooh, still dig those sounds): A Tribute

Bob Dylan: Still the Colossus

Which Classic Rock Acts Are You Excited to See This Summer?

Classic rock acts touring in summer 2015 only. Upvote the bands and musicians you are most looking forward to seeing live.

The Disastrous MTV Police Promotion

What could go wrong when you and 25 of your friends get to fly on a private jet stocked with booze to see the band at the show of your choice? Everything, it turns out!

Elvis Costello 1977 U.S. Debut: The Inside Story

Todd Rundgren’s ‘Hello, It’s Me’: Wild Success Story

Rock Radio Promotion: From Dead Rats to Live Aid

The Third Mind Is First-Rate ‘Right Now’: Review

The band recorded this CD the same way it made its previous albums: quickly, and without preconceptions, discussions or rehearsals.

An Anthology of Demos from Fabled Pop Songwriter Doc Pomus: Review

Lindsey Buckingham & Stevie Nicks, Before the Fame: Review

A Career-Spanning Cat Stevens Anthology: Review

David Bowie’s Massive ‘I Can’t Give Everything Away [2002–2016]’: Review

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Pure Prairie League: ‘Bustin’ Out’—Persistence Pays Off

Left for dead by their record label, and with musicians using the group as a revolving door, the band nearly packed it in. Then they got lucky.

Genesis’ ‘Seconds Out’: From Paris With Love

The Moody Blues’ John Lodge: 2018 Live Review

When ELO Delivered Magic With ‘Face the Music’

King Crimson’s Debut: Laying the Groundwork for the Prog Revolution

Bobby Hart, Co-Writer of Monkees Hits, Dies at 86

Among his songs with Tommy Boyce were “Last Train to Clarksville” and “(Theme From) The Monkees.”

Supertramp Founding Member Rick Davies Dies

Mark Volman, Singer with the Turtles, Zappa and Flo & Eddie, Dies

Tom Shipley of Folk-Rock Duo Brewer & Shipley (‘One Toke Over the Line’) Dies

Bobby Whitlock—Derek & the Dominos Keyboardist—Dies at 77

Huey Lewis’ Last Known Performance After Hearing Loss

He canceled his tour earlier that year, telling The Today Show, “I can’t hear music.” Six months later, he sang a favorite for the first time in 8 months.

When Music Went Mobile with 8-Track Tapes

Rolling With Jerry: When Garcia Welcomed a College Kid to the Dead’s HQ

When Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks Shared the Stage For the Last Time

Record Label Exec on the Early Days and Evolution of Rock Radio 

T. Rex Get it On With Epic, Live Performance of ‘Bang a Gong’

The pioneering glam rock band enjoyed a run of ten straight Top 5 singles in their native England. This phenomenal song was their only US pop hit.

The Ed Sullivan Show: Sixties Pop Music Showcase

Just Like Them: The Beatles’ Final Appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’

Frankie Valli, Lionel Richie Perform Funk-ified ‘Grease’ on ‘The Midnight Special’

Remembering ‘The Midnight Special’: Rock Edition

Chicago Live 1971 Track: Exclusive Premiere

Recorded in Washington, D.C., “Goodbye”–previously unreleased–is from the new career-spanning 5-disc collection of live recordings by the R&R Hall of Famers.

Premiere: Billy Burnette Tears it Up on ‘Crazy Like Me’

Savoy Brown Exclusive: Stream New Album Now!

Exclusive: America’s Gerry Beckley ‘Minutes Count’

Premiere: Graham Nash ‘Myself at Last’ Video

Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats: Waving the Americana Flag

Classic rock fans will enjoy a live performance of an unlikely radio hit which segues nicely into their cover of The Band’s “The Shape I’m In”

‘Meet the Parents’ Prayer Scene: Day by Day… by Day…

B.B. King May Be Gone But the Thrill Remains

9/11: The Music Events That Helped Bring Us Back

Keith Moon: Rock’s Greatest Drummer

Terms and Rules for the ‘ELO: UK Singles’ Contest

Official terms and rules for Best Classic Bands’ ‘ELO: UK Singles Volume One 1972-1978’ contest

Terms and Rules for the Jeff Lynne’s ELO ‘Wembley or Bust’ Contest

Terms and Rules for the Moody Blues ‘Days of Future Passed’ Contest

Terms and Rules for the Deep Purple and Alice Cooper Tickets Contest

Terms and Rules For the David Gilmour – Live at Pompeii Contest

The Rolling Stones’ ‘Exile on Main Street’: Behind the Cover Art

The 1972 album cover was highly influential. Since, then, thousands of artists have used its “Ripping and Tearing” style and graffiti in their work.

The Beatles’ ‘White Album’: Giles Martin Interview

Jimmy Page, Steve Miller Watch Don Felder Perform ‘Hotel California’

9 Unique (and Memorable) Guitar Riffs

15 Cool Classic Rock Instrumentals

Don’t overlook these songs from the J. Geils Band, the Allman Brothers Band, Jeff Beck, The Who, and other classic rock legends.

Ever Wonder How Many Top 10 Singles Motown Had?

Remember Five Man Electrical Band’s 1971 Hit, ‘Signs’?

The World’s Best Covers Band: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers at the Fillmore

10 (More) Re-Released Singles That Became Hits

11 Surprising ’70s Radio Hits (Part 3)

Our series includes a classic rock favorite that features yodeling, a novelty song, a foreign language hit, a classical music composition and one from a real-life porn star.

15 Dynamic, Surprising and Quintessential John Lennon Beatles Vocals

1973: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums

‘MacArthur Park’: The Jimmy Webb Recipe for a Hit

Musician Deaths of 2025

Justin Hayward Interview: ‘Days of Future Passed’

In an interview with radio air personality Dennis Elsas, the singer-songwriter-guitarist shares insight into the Moody Blues’ masterpiece

1974’s Historic John Lennon Radio Interview With Dennis Elsas

Roger Daltrey on Woodstock, ‘Tommy’: Career-Spanning Interview

Dan Fogelberg Interview: ‘Same Old Lang Syne’

The Inside History of the Electric Light Orchestra

11 Surprising ’70s Radio Hits (Part 3)

Our series includes a classic rock favorite that features yodeling, a novelty song, a foreign language hit, a classical music composition and one from a real-life porn star.

15 Dynamic, Surprising and Quintessential John Lennon Beatles Vocals

Huey Lewis’ Last Known Performance After Hearing Loss

1973: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums

‘MacArthur Park’: The Jimmy Webb Recipe for a Hit

Paul McCartney Cancels 2020 Tour

The eleven dates of the 2020 edition of his Freshen Up tour were to take place in Europe. The legend turns 78 on June 18.

Rolling Stones Postpone 2020 Tour

The Beatles: New Tracks From ‘Abbey Road’ 50th Anniv. Edition

The Who Debut New Song at Wembley Concert

The Who Open 2019 Orchestral Tour: Watch

Henry Diltz Interview: The Early ‘70s Los Angeles Music Scene

The legendary photographer shares his recollections–and photos–of many of that vibrant music scene’s fixtures including Linda, Joni, Jackson and Eagles.

Linda Ronstadt Album Designer, Kosh, Talks Covers

The Story of the Crosby, Stills & Nash Album Cover

Bob Dylan ‘Nashville Skyline’ Cover: The Inside Story

Beatles in India: Photos From Pattie Boyd

7 Class Axes & the Guitarists Who Wielded Them

It’s magic when guitarists find an instrument that suits their style, sound and preferences. Guitar World’s Founding Editor looks at their class axes

The Beatles’ ‘Now And Then’ Video Directed By Peter Jackson Will Melt Your Heart

Class Axes & the Guitarists Who Wielded Them (Pt 2)

Radio Hits in October 1974: The ‘New Math’

The Best Classic Bands chart nerds noticed that this week featured 3 hits at the top with the word “Nothing” in the title: great songs by BTO, Stevie Wonder and Billy Preston.

The Number One Singles of 1971: Maggie May, Shaft & Jeremiah

Radio Hits in September 1968: Nah, Nah, Nah, Nah-Nah-Nah-Nah

Radio Hits in September 1964: The Sun Was Rising

Radio Hits in September 1971: Time to Celebrate

Review: Yes, ELO, Journey Shine on HBO’s Rock Hall 2017 Broadcast

The trio of classic rock-era inductees clearly enjoyed the ceremony held in their honor. Kudos to HBO for capturing the evening’s poignant moments

Watch: Showtime’s Roadies From Cameron Crowe

Is HBO’s ‘Vinyl’ a Genuine Long Player?