Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff

Chicago’s Sizzling ’25 or 6 to 4′ Live in 1970

When they started out, Chicago rocked with the best of ’em. This live performance of one of their classics features the amazing guitarist Terry Kath.

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Tony Bennett, Last of a Generation of Crooners: Tributes

He spanned popular music for more than seven decades. During his celebrated career, his recording peers ranged from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga

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When Johnny Cash Sang With the Monkees

He was 37 years old when he first starred on his own music variety TV series. Early on, he was joined by Dolenz, Jones and Nesmith on a good-humored segment

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Tributes For ‘The Most Hilarious Man,’ Bob Newhart

The beloved comedic actor was mourned by Billy Crystal, Carol Burnett, Judd Apatow, and others

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Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt to Receive 2024 Kennedy Center Honors

Honors will go to filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, jazz musician Arturo Sandoval and NYC’s storied Apollo Theater.

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The Top Albums of July 1970

Some of the era’s legendary names in classic rock had new releases – many of which are in your collection – at the top of the sales chart this week

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Brian Epstein Biopic, ‘Midas Man,’ Coming

The film tracks the manager’s work not only with the Beatles but other British artists such as Gerry and the Pacemakers, Billy J. Kramer and Cilla Black.

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Eagles Again Expand Sphere Residency in Las Vegas

The run at the state-of-the-art venue begins September 20, 2024 and now continues through January 25, 2025

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Rod Argent of The Zombies Retires Following Stroke

The British Invasion band are best known for such classic rock favorites as “She’s Not There” and “Time of the Season”

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Bob Dylan Adds Dozens of 2024 Dates To ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ Tour

The “Rough and Rowdy Ways” worldwide tour, named after his acclaimed 2020 album, spans 2021-2024. He turned 83 in 2024

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