Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff

Jethro Tull Christmas Album Gets Expanded Edition

The original 2003 album was their last studio set to feature longtime guitarist Martin Barre

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Styx and REO’s Kevin Cronin Set Tour With Special Guest Don Felder

2025’s “Brotherhood of Rock” tour marks the 6th time that Styx has toured with REO Speedwagon’s iconic voice and songwriter.

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Nic Collins, Phil’s Son, To Play Drums on Mike + The Mechanics 2025 Tour

He previously toured with them in 2023 and was the drummer for Genesis’ 2021-22 reunion tour.

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Radio Hits in December 1977: Getting Sentimental

A Queen song synonymous with sports championships topped the U.S. singles chart this week, which also included hits by Santana, Randy Newman and Fleetwood Mac.

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Eric Clapton 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival Gets Release

The impressive lineup joining him included Stephen Stills, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Sheryl Crow, Eric Gales, Los Lobos, John Mayer, The Marcus King Band, Taj Mahal, Roger McGuinn, John McLaughlin, Santana, The Wallflowers, and many more

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10 Rock Legends With Just One Top 10 U.S. Single

Our look at the stars whose career features a significant outlier: all of them share a chart oddity… just one Top 10 U.S. pop hit

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Classic Rock Christmas Albums

Our holiday list includes new or reissued titles from Linda Ronstadt, Eric Clapton, Elvis, Diana Ross, and many more

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Remember the Sutherland Brothers & Quiver?

The soft-rock Scottish musicians earned acclaim in the 1970s with several recordings. Rod Stewart scored a big hit with a cover of one of their songs

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Radio Hits in November 1968: Fantasy Will Set You Free

An amazing week for some all-time greats on the Top 40 including songs by Steppenwolf, Stevie Wonder and CCR. And we answer the question: Who was Derek?

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All Around the World: Oasis Again Add Dates to Reunion Tour

The band’s 2025 world reunion tour has been met with “phenomenal demand”

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