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

The Billy Joel Historic MSG Residency: Surprise Guests

He calls it “the holy temple of rock and roll.” Every month since 2014, the Piano Man has called the Garden his home where he’s often joined by big stars

The Scene: Rock and Roll Memories

Moving To the Grooving: The Wild Cherry Smash, ‘Play That Funky Music’

The 1976 song’s fresh sound, with its recurring horn riff and outrageous lyrics, came from a midwestern rock band

The Scene: The Art of the Playlist

Remember Five Man Electrical Band’s 1971 Hit, ‘Signs’?

When the Canadian group’s single was re-released, with the B-side as the lead track, the song went on to become a big hit with its memorable lyrics

NEWS PLUS: RIP – Rock In Perpetuity

Richard Tandy, Longtime ELO Keyboardist, Dies at 76

Jeff Lynne called him his “long-time collaborator and dear friend,” adding, “He was a remarkable musician.”

The Scene: The Classic Rock Legacy

When the Rolling Stones Performed on NYC’s Fifth Ave.

To promote their 1975 Made in the Shade tour, the band pulled off a stunt for the ages, playing live on a flatbed truck. Those were the days…

FEATURES: Listicles

A Love Letter to Willie Nelson: 14 Collaborations With Fellow Stars

Performing at a high level at 90+ puts you in rarified air. Here are some favorite performances with fellow greats from a variety of genres

The Scene: How the Song Came to Be

The Five Americans’ Catchy Hit, ‘Western Union’: Dit-Da-Dit-Da-Dit

The clean-cut band from Oklahoma chose its name to help stand out from groups that were part of the British Invasion, and scored a catchy single in 1967