Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff

Saxon and Uriah Heep Set 2024 U.S. Tour

The co-headlining tour, “Hell, Fire & Chaos – The Best of British Rock & Metal,” takes place in the spring

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Elvis Presley: What They Said About the King

Who did the King influence? Oh, just the Beatles, Stones, the Who, Springsteen, Bowie, Elton John and countless others. Read about it, in their own words

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Top Radio Hits 1966: What a Year For Singles!

The British Invasion, popular vocalists and novelty hits all topped the charts. Songs from the Rascals, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, and Mamas & the Papas. What were the biggest?

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‘Weird Al’ Now ‘Halfway to EGOT, Baby!,” As He Wins Emmy

The musician has previously earned multiple Grammy Awards

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Radio Hits in January 1969: Don’t Break My Heart

Seven months before the Woodstock festival, future classic rock hits from CCR and the Doors were side-by-side with songs by the Bee Gees, Sammy and Sly

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Michael Bolton Recovering From Surgery For Brain Tumor

“Just before the holidays, it was discovered that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery. Thanks to my incredible medical team, the surgery was a success”

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David Soul, ‘Starsky & Hutch’ Actor, Singer, Dies at 80

After finding success as a detective on the ’70s TV smash, he hit the top of the charts with his single ‘Don’t Give Up on Us.’

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Janis Ian Documentary Film Due This Year

Having retired from live performance, the singer-songwriter known for “At Seventeen” and “Society’s Child” has now announced a new documentary film in 2024

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Stephen Stills’ ‘Live at Berkeley 1971’ Album Shines With David Crosby Duets

The release, handpicked by Stills from his archives, draws from a pair of concerts as the 26 year-old embarked on a solo tour

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Radio Hits of January 1965: British Invasion

Songs from the Dave Clark Five, Zombies and more. And demand for the Beatles on Top 40 was so great that radio DJs played both sides of their singles

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