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.
Read MoreCBGB 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.
Read MoreMusician Deaths of 2025
Many of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, were taken from us in 2025. We pay our respects.
Read More1979: 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreBest 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.
Read MoreLittle 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.
Read MoreAndrew 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.
Read MoreRitchie 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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