Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Feelin’ Alright: 1967-1972 British Music Box Set Coming
The 64-track compilation celebrates “post mod grooves and heavy British R&B” from such bands as Deep Purple, Fleetwood Mac and, of course, Traffic, whose song inspired the title.
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Eric Clapton ‘Unplugged’ Returns With Expanded Edition
The extended, remixed and remastered edition features him discussing the inspiration behind specific songs and performances just before he took the stage in 1992, seamlessly integrated with the performance footage.
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Robbie Robertson-Martin Scorsese Collaborations are Subject of Book, ‘Insomnia’
The Band guitarist and songwriter produced music for the filmmaker’s movies for four decades. The 2025 book is told in Robertson’s voice.
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Genesis Shares 2025 Remasters From ‘Lamb Lies Down…’ 50th Anniv. Super Deluxe Edition
The landmark record, originally released in 1974 at the pinnacle of the band’s early success, proved to be their final studio release with their charismatic frontman Peter Gabriel.
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Radio Hits of April 1969: How Sweet It Is
The hippie counterculture musical Hair was a Broadway smash and had 2 huge singles this week. There were also hits from The Zombies, Glen Campbell and Blood, Sweat & Tears.
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10cc Announces ‘Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits’ 2025 Tour
The new run, featuring founding member Graham Gouldman, follows 2024’s acclaimed tour, including the band’s first in the U.S. in nearly 30 years.
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John Cafferty & Beaver Brown Band Issue Studio Album, 1st in Nearly 4 Decades
In 1982, the Rhode Island rocker was commissioned to write and perform the soundtrack for a film that turned out to be Eddie and the Cruisers.
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Watch Alice Cooper as King Herod in Star-Studded ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live’
NBC’s original 2018 broadcast earned five Emmy Awards. The classic rock legend was joined by John Legend and Sara Bareilles.
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Jackson Browne Adds Dates to 2025 Tour
The singer-songwriter has earned six Top 20 singles in his career including “Doctor My Eyes” and “Running on Empty.”
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Drummer Zak Starkey (Ringo’s Son) is Back With The Who
A statement from Pete Townshend tried to cover for the sloppiness of how the whole episode was handled. Starkey has performed and recorded with the band since 1996.
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