Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff

Chicago, Styx Set 2026 Co-Headlining ‘The Windy Cities’ Tour

Two of music’s biggest bands have announced a summer run.

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CBGB is Celebrated With Box Set: ‘New York City Soundtrack 1975-1986’

The lower east side club became Ground Zero for the growth of the city’s punk rock scene in the ’70s.

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Musician Deaths of 2025

Many of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, were taken from us in 2025. We pay our respects.

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1979: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums

The tail end of the ’70s saw superb music being made by some of rock’s great veterans and by many who were new to the scene.

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The Best Classic Rock Albums of 2025

Legends such as Elton John, Ringo Starr, Boz Scaggs, Chrissie Hynde and many others released outstanding albums during the year.

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The Beatles Get 1967-1970 3-CD Covers Set

With a Little Help From My Friends spans 75 tracks recorded by such acts as Ike & Tina Turner, Billy Preston, Harry Nilsson, Jose Feliciano, Wilson Pickett and Richie Havens.

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Best Boxed Sets, Collections & Reissues of 2025

This year’s archival releases include rarities from Bob Dylan, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, the Grateful Dead and others.

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Little Richard and Tom Jones Rip It Up

The rock ‘n’ roll star was 36 years old when he joined his 29 year-old host to perform a classic on This is Tom Jones.

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Andrew Gold Celebrated With Box Set, ‘Lonely Boy – The Asylum Years Anthology’

The Los Angeles-based musician established a reputation as an arranger and key member of Linda Ronstadt’s band before breaking out as a solo artist.

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Ritchie Blackmore Reveals Health Reason For Tour Postponement

The legendary guitarist had performed just two Blackmore’s Night concerts with his wife, Candice Night, before it was postponed due to medical reasons.

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