Best Classic Bands | Greg Brodsky, Author at Best Classic Bands

Only 6 Albums Reached #1 in 1978: Here’s Why

On January 21, roughly one month after the film’s opening, its soundtrack reached #1. It remained at the top through July 8, another 24 consecutive weeks

FEATURES: Spotlight Feature

Authors Talk Eagles Book, ‘Up Ahead in the Distance’

The title is the second book of three volumes detailing the group’s colorful history and ascent into rock’s upper echelon

FEATURES: Through The Lens

When Robbie Robertson Reunited With The Band Photographer Elliott Landy

At the U.S. premiere of the documentary, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, the musician offered his praise: “He was part of the family”

The Scene: Key Players

Waddy Wachtel Talks About Linda, James, and His Career as a Session Ace

Our conversation with the guitarist who has been a “first-call” player for decades, recording and touring with such stars as Ronstadt, Taylor and Carole King

NEWS PLUS: Top of The Pops (Charts)

The #1 Singles of 1969

27 different songs reached the top on the U.S. singles chart including eight classics that were #1 for three weeks or more

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