Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
‘Just Backdated – Melody Maker: Seven Years in the Seventies’ Book Published
Between 1970-1977, Chris Charlesworth was with the U.K.’s best-selling music weekly, covering the biggest names in rock
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Neil Young Shares Archives Vol III Song About Breakup From CSN
The 17-CD box set includes 198 tracks with many previously unreleased recordings of classics from his earlier years
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Jeff Lynne Opens 2024 Tour, His First in 5 Years
“Over and Out” is billed as the final tour of Jeff Lynne’s ELO
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Rock Hard: 1977 Board Game Comes From Runaways’ Jackie Fox
The musician was part of the all-girl teen rock band when they were formed in 1975. She was still just 15 years old
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How Rock World Reacted to Charlie Watts’ Death
With news of the passing of the Rolling Stones legend in 2021, he was mourned by fellow musicians. One clip was both warm and comical
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Jon Anderson Releases Stunning New Album in Busy 2024
One of music’s most recognizable voices sounds phenomenal at age 79
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When Bill Withers ‘Punk’d’ the USC Trojans Football Team
The singer-songwriter had essentially retired from the spotlight decades ago. In 2009, he was invited to address the college team by then-head coach Pete Carroll
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Book on Greenwich Village Music Scene Coming From Author David Browne
The rise and heyday of its revolutionary music scene is based on new research and first-hand interviews with many of its legendary performers
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Marlo Thomas Pays Tribute to ‘My Sweetheart,’ Phil Donahue
The pair of TV stars wed in 1980
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The Beatles ‘Monopoly’ Game Gets 2024 Edition
The acclaimed 2008 edition of the game has been updated
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