Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Radio Hits in February 1977: The Sound of Thunder
Songs by some of the biggest names in rock including Eagles and Steve Miller topped the chart. Fleetwood Mac released Rumours, making them superstars.
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YES’ Epic ‘Tales From Topographic Oceans’ Gets (Super) Super Deluxe Edition
The 2026 boxed set features a newly remastered version of the original album on both CD and vinyl; rarities; previously unreleased studio and live recordings; and several new mixes by Steven Wilson, including a Dolby Atmos version.
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3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Dies at 47 Following Cancer Battle
The frontman had revealed in May 2025 that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.
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Neil Young Cancels 2026 Tour With the Chrome Hearts
It was to be a summer run of their “Love Earth” world tour.
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Radio Hits in February 1965
A boatload of British Invasion hits led the way including a Kinks favorite. A diva scored a career hit. Check out the novelty song and see what was #1…
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5th Dimension Co-Founder LaMonte McLemore Dies at 90
The popular singing group brought a polished, genre-blending sound to American pop and soul in the late 1960s and early 1970s, scoring era-defining hits including “Up, Up and Away” and “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In.”
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Paul Simon Adds Dates to 2026 ‘A Quiet Celebration’ Tour
The acclaimed singer-songwriter’s North American run follows a European edition.
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Chuck Negron, Lead Vocalist of Three Dog Night, Dies at 83
“Joy To the World” and “One” were two of the many hit singles in which he sang lead.
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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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‘The Midnight Special’: Solo Artists Edition
The late night TV series aired 450 episodes for nearly a decade and was often the only opportunity for music fans to see their favorite recording acts perform.
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