Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Rainbow Gets ‘Temple of the King: 1975-1976’ 9-CD Box Set
The 2026 release is described as the most comprehensive collection of the opening phase of the classic hard rock band’s work to date.
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1970: The Year in Rock Music
As 1970 was ushered in, few could have imagined where we were headed next. There weren’t many signs at the start of the decade.
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1-2-3-4: Listen to The Beatles ‘Anthology’ 2025 Upgraded Expanded Edition
The landmark 1995 series has been restored and remastered in celebration of its 30th anniversary with updated releases on screen, as music collections and in print.
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Best Weekly Singles Charts of All-Time: December 1967 Edition
A memorable year in music was coming to a close with songs that remain popular decades later. Enjoy the hits from Gladys Knight, Johnny Rivers, The Beatles and more.
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The Monkees Get New Singles Compilation, “The A’s, The B’s & The Monkees”
The collection includes all of the band’s hit singles released on the Colgems label between 1966 and 1970.
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Shine On: Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Gets 50th Anniversary Edition
The 2025 release, with previously unreleased alternate versions and demos, gives fans a new perspective into one of the band’s most iconic and best-loved albums.
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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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Carl Carlton, Who Scored Hits With “Everlasting Love” and “She’s a Bad Mama Jama,” Dies
The Detroit R&B and soul singer had suffered a stroke in 2019.
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Joe Ely Dies, Country-Rock Musician Toured and Recorded With The Clash
The Texas-born guitarist had gone public with his health issues three months earlier.
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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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