Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Tributes For Trailblazers Richard Simmons and Dr. Ruth
The careers of two of the more unlikely public figures intersected from time-to-time during the height of their popularity in the ’80s and ’90s
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When Live Aid Rocked the Planet
We recap the biggest charity concert in music history, where dozens of stars performed in London and Philadelphia for a massive worldwide TV audience in 1985
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The Number One Albums of 1970: Hello and Goodbye
In the same year that we greeted a new decade, we said farewell to two music legends. No less than 16 albums topped the U.S. sales charts
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Christine McVie Biography, ‘Songbird,’ Coming
The book comes from the author of biographies of Freddie Mercury, David Bowie and Marc Bolan
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Van Halen Releases ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’ Expanded Edition
Their 9th studio album has been newly remastered and is joined by previously unreleased performances from a 1991 concert and more
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Dave Loggins, Singer-Songwriter (‘Please Come To Boston’), Dies
The small town Tennesseean earned a top 5 pop hit in 1974 and later became a successful songwriter for others
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Phil Collins ‘Both Sides’ Gets 30th Anniversary Box Set
The musician called the 1993 title his “favorite album from a songwriting and creative perspective”
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Radio Hits July 1967: No Need to Change the Station
The Summer of Love was in full swing and radio was playing hits by the Airplane, Grass Roots, one-hit-wonders Every Mother’s Son and Music Explosion. And, of course, Scott McKenzie’s big hit
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Arlo Guthrie, Retired From Stage: ‘Gone Fishing’
The folk legend revealed that he has suffered several mini strokes in recent years. He’s happy and healthy. “Gone fishing,” he says
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What a Year! Peter Frampton Preps New Leg of 2024 Tour
In a year when he finally has been selected for the Rock Hall, the popular singer, songwriter and guitarist has extended his return to the stage
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