Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff

Handicapping the 2016 Rock Hall Candidates

Best Classic Bands used a bit of intuition and a roll of the dice to assess which acts will be inducted into the Class of 2016

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Artists Perform Tributes to Tom Petty

Chris Stapleton and Emmylou gave a beautiful performance of “WIldflowers” in tribute to the classic rock legend who passed on Oct. 2, 2017

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The Doors ‘Soft Parade’ 50th Anniversary: Listen

The new collection includes a version of “Roadhouse Blues” sung by Ray Manzarek and several songs (including “Touch Me”) stripped of the horns and strings

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Brian Johnson ‘Life on the Road’ with Joe Walsh: Sneak Peek

The longtime AC/DC frontman goes on location to interview such classic rock legends as Roger Daltrey, Robert Plant, Joe Walsh and Paul Rodgers

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Rolling Stones’ ‘Let it Bleed’ 50th Anniversary Deluxe Arrives

The band’s 1969 album, which arrived amidst both geopolitical and personal turmoil, has been entirely remastered in both stereo and mono

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Jeff Lynne’s ELO Releases LP, ‘From Out of Nowhere’

The new studio album is his first since 2015’s Alone in the Universe, and continues a renewed burst of activity from the maestro. Have a listen…

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Clapton, Winwood, Pay Tribute to Ginger Baker: Update

He wrote of his former Blind Faith bandmate: “Beneath his somewhat abrasive exterior, there was a very sensitive human being with a heart of gold

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Journey, Pretenders Set 2020 Tour

The North American tour from two of classic rock’s biggest names, spans more than 60 dates. Click for complete details and ticket info

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Bob Dylan’s ‘Ring of Fire’ Outtake From Nashville Bootleg Set

The series continues with previously unavailable recordings with Johnny Cash and unreleased tracks from his 1967-1969 sessions

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Robbie Robertson, Band Documentary to Get U.S. Premiere

Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, based on his 2016 memoir, Testimony, is executive produced by Martin Scorsese, Brian Grazer and Ron Howard

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