Greg Brodsky, Author at Best Classic Bands

The Number One Albums of 1971: 14 Stories

The year was marked by great releases by the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, and others. But the sales chart was dominated by a singer-songwriter.

The Scene: How the Song Came to Be

Medley Mania of 1981-82: ‘Stars on 45,’ The Beatles & More

A Dutch novelty act released a single that was a medley of songs, backed by a disco beat. The worldwide #1 hit spawned other singles from actual superstars.

NEWS PLUS: Top of The Pops (Charts)

The Number One Albums of 1972: Each Has a Story

Our recap of the year’s chart topping LPs in the U.S. includes many classic rock favorites. Several took years to rise to the top.

FEATURES: Spotlight Feature

Best Classic Bands: It’s Burton Cummings’ Fault

The idea for our website started with an innocent Facebook post that resulted in a missed concert and a vow to do something about it.

NEWS PLUS: Top of The Pops (Charts)

The Number One Singles of 1978: Sweet Sixteen

The Bee Gees had an astounding impact on the chart this year, thanks in no small part to the success of Saturday Night Fever (as well as brother Andy Gibb).

NEWS PLUS: News

David Byrne Sets World Tour For New Album

Who Is the Sky? is his first new album since 2018’s acclaimed and award-winning American Utopia.

NEWS PLUS: News

Sly Stone, Icon Who Led the Funk-Rock Band the Family Stone, Dies

During their heyday from 1967 to 1971, the group earned five Top 10 pop singles, three of which went to #1: “Everyday People,” “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Self Agin)” and “Family Affair.”