Greg Brodsky, Author at Best Classic Bands

The Album of the Year Grammy Nominations From 1975-1979

Back in rock music’s recorded heyday, you used to have a keen interest in which 5 albums received nominations for this big category.

The Scene: Rock and Roll Memories

The 5 Album of the Year Grammys From 1970-1974

Back in rock music’s recorded heyday, you used to have a keen interest in which 5 albums received nominations for this big category. One of these albums is unlike the others.

FEATURES: Listicles

10 Grammy Best New Artist Winners & Losers

Some of the winners will make you shake your head. You won’t believe who beat out Boston.

FEATURES: Listicles

10 Grammy Award Hits & Mistakes For Album of the Year

“And the winner is…” often leads to a lot of head shaking. We’ve identified some that were well-deserved and others that didn’t make sense.

NEWS PLUS: Top of The Pops (Charts)

The Number One Singles of 1973: Each One Has a Story

A great year for chart-topping singles included some of the era’s biggest stars as well as some forgotten classics.

NEWS PLUS: Top of The Pops (Charts)

The Number One Albums of 1980: Brick by Brick

Just 10 albums – including two film soundtracks and releases by several classic rock favorites – topped the U.S. chart. We tell their stories.

FEATURES: Spotlight Feature

Did You Know Muhammad Ali Played the Piano?

The Champ’s many talents went far beyond the ring. In 2026, he was honored by the USPS with a Forever Stamp for his career as a “boxer, activist and humanitarian.”