Joe Cocker ‘Mad Dogs & Englishmen’: More Than a Little Help

“We can imagine how exhausted Cocker, Russell and Co. must have been when they got off the road, but from the audience’s point of view, it was worth it.”

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Gordon Lightfoot’s Tale of a Ship’s Crew and Its Captain

The singer-songwriter had a string of big hits including 1976’s “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” based on a true story of a doomed freighter.

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J. Geils Band Rocks Hometown Crowd in 2015’s Final Boston Show

The rock and roll band delivered for their loyal fans in one of their last performances together. The good times rolled with Peter Wolf as the jive-talking ringleader.

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Frankie Valli, Lionel Richie Perform Funk-ified ‘Grease’ on ‘The Midnight Special’

Not long before Richie left for a hugely successful solo career, he and his Commodores bandmates performed with Valli on the TV music series.

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John Fogerty Sets 2025 ‘The Legacy’ Tour

The dates are in support of his recent album, which is comprised of newly recorded versions of his most beloved songs.

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Born to Run: An Appreciation

Bruce Springsteen’s third album made him a superstar. Four BCB writers reflect on that monumental and irresistible classic rock masterpiece.

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When Eric Clapton ‘Unplugged’: Rebirth from Tragedy and ‘Tears’

With six Grammy wins, it remains his most popular album and biggest seller.

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Bob Seger’s 2017 Farewell Tour Opening Night

The star played a 20-song set in Toledo on opening night of his big arena tour. He was forced to abruptly suspend it due to surgery before resuming.

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The Number One 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.

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Oasis Announces Pair of Catalog Collections

The releases, timed for their “Live ’25” reunion tour, include a box set and a deluxe edition of their second album.

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