Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Radio Hits in December 1969: Leaving a Decade Behind
As the ’60s ended, some memorable songs dominated the chart including favorites from Three Dog Night, Blood, Sweat & Tears and the Fifth Dimension
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The Best Music Books of 2024
The year’s best music-related reads include bios and memoirs associated with Van Halen, Paul McCartney, Cher, Jim Gordon, Elton John and others.
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Career-Spanning Elton John Documentary, ‘Never Too Late,’ Now Streaming
It arrived on Disney+ on December 13, 2024, after a limited theatrical run.
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The Poseidon Adventure: Hell, Upside Down
The 1970s delivered lots of disaster films. The best of the bunch might be this 1972 movie, produced by the so-called “Master of Disaster,” on a tiny budget
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Remember David Gates, Who Led the ’70s Group Bread?
He was the songwriter, guitarist, producer and primary vocalist for the popular band that broke though with the #1 single, “Make It With You.”
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‘McCartney Legacy Volume 2’ Arrives From Noted Beatles Historian
The follow-up title from Allan Kozinn and researcher Adrian Sinclair covers the years 1974-1980
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Toto, Men at Work, Christopher Cross Set 2025 Tour
Toto’s Steve Lukather and Men at Work’s Colin Hay have toured together as members of Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band. Cross has collaborated with Toto for decades.
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December 8, 1980: A Day We Can Never Forget
We lost one of our heroes on this day. Instead of dwelling on his death, let’s remember his life. All he was saying was give peace a chance
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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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