Greg Brodsky, Author at Best Classic Bands

The Scene: The Classic Rock Legacy

Only 1 Album Can Be the Best-Selling Rock LP of All-Time

Six weeks after burying their lead singer, AC/DC had a new frontman and a staggering task: script a suitably epic album to turn tragedy into triumph.

REVIEWS: Live Shows

Moody Blues’ John Lodge 2017 Solo Tour: Review

It was a big year for the Moody Blues with a tour and expanded edition of their masterpiece, and selection for the Rock Hall.

NEWS PLUS: Top of The Pops (Charts)

The 9 Number One Albums of 1981: Take It On the Run

Each of the releases had a different story to tell. Many were from artists who had paid their dues for years. Others were from superstars returning to the top.

The Scene: How the Song Came to Be

Mark Lindsay, Hal Blaine and the Raiders’ #1 Hit, ‘Indian Reservation’

Our interview with the star about the legendary drummer who made magic happen at the recording session and the single’s unusual path to success.

The Scene: How the Song Came to Be

‘Dirty Water,’ The Standells’ Garage Rock Classic

Since Opening Day in 1998, moments after the final out is recorded in a Boston Red Sox win at Fenway Park, the loudspeakers blare the 1966 hit single, the only one, in fact, from the band.

The Scene: How the Song Came to Be

Creedence: ‘Green River’—Admit It, You Don’t Know the Lyrics

John Fogerty’s lyrics have a creative imagery and he has a unique way of pronouncing them. You’ve sung along dozens of times but do you know the words?

The Scene: Rocking The Tube

When Live Aid Rocked the Planet

We recap the biggest charity concert in music history, where dozens of stars performed in London and Philadelphia for a massive worldwide TV audience in 1985

FEATURES: Through The Lens

Linda Ronstadt Album Designer, Kosh, Talks Covers

We go behind the scenes with her longtime collaborator who earned 3 Grammys for his work with her. “She never seemed to really appreciate how good she was.”