Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
New Book on The Band From Photographer Elliott Landy
Landy, the official photographer for the 1969 Woodstock festival, is also known for his iconic images of Bob Dylan and fellow classic rock legends
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Allman Brothers’ Massive 50th Anniversary Set: Listen
‘Trouble No More’ is available as a 10-LP or 5-CD set with live performances and rarities from across their career, with seven previously unreleased tracks
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‘Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones’ Doc Due
The group’s founder emerged as “the face” and poster boy of the Bohemian Swingin’ London scene. The film examines his “death by misadventure”
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Jerry Lee Lewis Recovering From Stroke; New Album Due
“I’ve never experienced anything like it,” says the Killer. “I thought I would never play again.” The legend turns 85 later this year
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Norah Jones & Mavis Staples Teaming for Summer Tour
The spring-summer run featuring the multi-platinum singer-songwriter and the R&B legend includes several major festival dates.
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Metallica Cancels Festival Appearances
The band had an unavoidable conflict with “critical recovery events” during the rehab of their lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and principal songwriter
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‘Chuck Berry’ Documentary Coming: Watch New Trailer
The feature-length film features interviews and archival footage with Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, John Lennon, Alice Cooper, and many more
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The Doors’ Robby Krieger Releasing New Solo Album
The album, his first solo release in 10 years, was produced by Frank Zappa alumnus Arthur Barrow and returns the guitarist to his jazz roots.
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Peter Frampton Memoir Due in October
In the book, the star “opens up about becoming the heartthrob and cover boy he never wanted to be,” and reveals other intimate details of his life.
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Ronnie James Dio Documentary Coming
The feature-length film, with never-before-seen footage, is the first documentary about the legendary frontman to be fully authorized by his estate
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