Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
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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Paul Simon Made a Surprise Appearance at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival
All the signs were there. The final set on the 2nd night was billed as “American Tune Revue” presented by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats.
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New Film Checks Into the Sunset Marquis, the Hotel That Hosted the Biggest Rock Stars
If These Walls Could Rock, explores what is described as “one place in L.A. that has served as the home-away-from-home for the biggest names in rock and roll.”
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SNL’s Celebrity ‘Jeopardy’ With ‘Sean Connery’ and ‘Burt Reynolds’
The sketch comedy series has had dozens of popular recurring skits. Will Ferrell plays it straight as Alex Trebek, who’s tormented by his celebrity guests.
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Remastered ‘Rocky’ Film to Return to Theaters For 50th Anniversary
The original movie, which premiered on Nov. 20, 1976, received ten Academy Award® nominations and won three, including Best Picture and Best Director.
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Chicago’s Sizzling ’25 or 6 to 4′ Live in 1970
When they started out, they rocked with the best of ’em. This live performance of one of their classics features the amazing guitarist Terry Kath.
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Jim Croce: What Might Have Been
In 15 months, the singer-songwriter delivered many pop hits about some memorable characters. His career ended tragically on the brink of stardom.
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Cat Stevens’ ‘Buddha and the Chocolate Box’ Gets Reissue
The 1974 release was one of his four consecutive albums to reach the top 3 on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Beatles Fans on Liverpool Tour Bus See Paul McCartney; Wait… It Gets Better
Fans on the Magical Mystery Tour got the surprise of their lives on July 20, 2026.
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Radio Hits July 1973: On the Road to Shambala
Classic rock acts dominated the Top 40 this week with all-time greats by Three Dog Night, George Harrison, the Doobie Brothers and Jim Croce.
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