Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Carly Simon’s Breakthrough to Superstardom: ‘You’re So Vain’
Watch the singer-songwriter perform a previously unheard verse of her huge 1972 hit from a ‘Carly Simon No Secrets’ classic albums special.
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Radio Hits in November 1976: More Cowbell!
A novelty hit topped this week’s chart but there were huge rock hits from Frampton, Boston, Kiss, Rod Stewart and Steve Miller. More cowbell, anyone?
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Wings Anthology Arrives, Curated by Paul McCartney
The collection coincides with the release of the book, Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run, which also arrived in November 2025.
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The Power Station Debut Album Gets Reissues
The supergroup were formed by Andy Taylor and John Taylor of Duran Duran, Robert Palmer, and Tony Thompson of Chic.
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Eric Carmen Tribute Concert Will Celebrate His Musical Legacy
The power pop singer, who died in 2024, enjoyed a solo career following his run as leader of Raspberries.
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Lavish, New Tom Petty Book Celebrates His Life & Music
As the author notes in her introduction, “Music had been the driving force in his life, since meeting Elvis Presley at the age of ten, and acquiring a box of rock ‘n’ roll 45s soon after.”
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Paul McCartney Tells Story of ‘Wings: A Band on the Run’ in New Book
The title is drawn from dozens of hours of interviews with the star and numerous key players in the band’s orbit.
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Delbert McClinton, Texas Roots Musician, Enjoying Retirement
Now 85, he says, “I have had a decent career, and I have accomplished more than I ever dreamed I would”
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AC/DC Announce 2026 Edition of ‘Power Up’ Tour
The lengthy run includes many North American dates in markets that were omitted in 2025.
Read More Raspberries Tribute Album Features Lou Gramm, Rick Springfield & Others
Contributors also include John Waite, Vicki and Debbi Peterson (Bangles), the Lemon Twigs and Marshall Crenshaw.
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