Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Black Oak Arkansas’ ‘Dandy’ Days on Stage
Taking their name from their hometown, the Southern rock band were a popular concert draw with a charismatic frontman, and hit with a well-chosen cover.
Read More
New Book Series Puts Beatles Recording History in Context
Their road to stardom has rarely been described with such attention to what was going on around them: the British music scene and stars they followed to reach their goal, making a record themselves.
Read More
Sly Stone Documentary From Questlove Makes Streaming Debut on Hulu
“To be given the honor to explore his history and legacy is beyond a dream for me,” said the director.
Read More
Paul McCartney Plays Surprise NYC Club Date at Bowery Ballroom: Recap
The performance on February 11, 2025, came two days after he was seen at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans and five days before he’ll be attending Saturday Night Live’ 50th anniversary special.
Read More
Roger Daltrey Adds Dates to 2025 Solo Tour
The intimate shows will feature the star and his nine-piece band performing acoustic and semi-acoustic takes on songs from The Who as well as delve into his solo back catalog.
Read More
Tom Petty Honored at 2017 MusiCares Event
A long list of peers, including Jackson Browne, Don Henley and Stevie Nicks, paid tribute to the rock great in L.A. Watch Petty’s speech and performance.
Read More
Buffy Sainte-Marie, Oscar Winner For ‘Up Where We Belong,’ Stripped of Order of Canada
The singer-songwriter, whose claim to being an indigenous North American has been questioned, won an Academy Award for the song.
Read More
Dolly Parton, Ronstadt, Harris Reunite at 2019 MusiCares
The star-studded event also included Don Henley, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson and Miley Cyrus, among many others.
Read More
The Brilliance of Mel Brooks’ ‘Blazing Saddles,’ On Its Anniversary
Mel Brooks’ 1974 classic spoof of the Western genre stars Harvey Korman, Gene Wilder, Cleavon Little, Madeline Kahn, and the director himself.
Read More
Totally Tubular Festival of ’80s Bands Cancels 2025 Tour
Haircut 100, Right Said Fred, and Men Without Hats were just some of the New Wave bands expected to participate this year.
Read More