Best Classic Bands | Jeff Tamarkin, Author at Best Classic Bands

The Rolling Stones Bring Howlin’ Wolf to U.S. TV

From the start they were huge fans of the blues. So when the British band had the chance to present one of their idols on American TV, they grabbed it.

The Scene: How the Song Came to Be

Desmond Dekker’s ‘Israelites’—Admit It, You Don’t Know the Lyrics

Even as it found its way to the top 10 in the U.S. and several other countries, many listeners had no idea what this proto-reggae song was about.

FEATURES: Interviews

Rick Wakeman Interview: Yes and Those Legendary Capes

The keyboard legend chats about his prog rock career, Yes’ Rock Hall induction, and why he started wearing those famous capes!

The Scene: The Classic Rock Legacy

13 Bands That Changed Their Lead Singers

You can’t imagine the Stones without Jagger or Zeppelin without Plant. But these 13 bands all changed their lead singer and lived to tell the tale.

FEATURES: Interviews

Eric Burdon: An Interview With an Animal

Nearly six decades after he first arrived with the Animals, one of the great British blues-rock belters of all time is still going strong.

The Scene: The Classic Rock Legacy

A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Cynic Visits the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

After 35 years of critiquing the Rock Hall’s induction process, our editor finally made his way to the actual Hall in Cleveland. What did he think of it?