Styx, REO Speedwagon and Don Felder Set Summer Tour
The two classic rock bands have a long touring history together. They’ll play mostly amphitheaters with the former Eagle as special guest on United We Rock
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Jimmie Nicol, Substitute Beatle, to Be Subject of Film
John, Paul, George and…Jimmie? A new film will look into the mystery man who subbed for an ailing Ringo during one memorable tour.
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The Rick Wakeman Interview, Part One
The prog legend will soon be inducted into the Rock Hall as a member of Yes. But he’s also got a fine new solo piano album. We spoke with him about it.
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Black Sabbath Ultimate Collection Giveaway
One Best Classic Bands reader is going to get Black Sabbath’s new The Ultimate Collection as a 2-CD and 4-LP set. Click for complete details and to enter
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Producer Giles Martin on His Beatles Projects, Father George
The son of the legendary George Martin says: “I never, ever planned or thought that I’d work on Beatles material.” He talks about how that all changed with The Beatles Love
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AC/DC’s Angus Young Joins Guns N’ Roses Onstage
The AC/DC founder returned a favor by joining the American rockers onstage Down Under. But what was he doing earlier, dressed as an airline employee?
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David Bowie Does a Great Mick Jagger Impression
You never knew when his keen sense of humor would appear. In 2002, he told an interviewer about the time he saw the Rolling Stones perform in 1963
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Aretha Franklin: I’m Retiring This Year
Is the Queen of Soul really calling it a day? She told a Detroit TV station that she is, but maybe not quite. If so, what a legacy she will leave!
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Bon Jovi 17-Album Box Set Contest
One Best Classic Bands reader is going to get the massive new collection, Bon Jovi: The Albums. Click for complete details and to enter
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TV Host James Corden Sings with Queen—And Nails It!
When the host of TV’s “Late Late Show” boasted that he’d make a better frontman for Queen than singer Adam Lambert, well, guess what happened next?
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