Best Classic Bands First Anniversary
We’re celebrating year one of bringing you the best classic rock news, features, reviews, contests, and more! Thank you for your support and please tell your friends about us
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Rolling Stones ‘Totally Stripped’ Totally Rocks
When The Rolling Stones are at their best, as they are on this release, they are indeed the world’s greatest.
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Paul Simon Gets Masterful on New Album
Our reviewer finds that the compelling rhythms and cool musical touches on Simon’s 13th solo album add up to a ‘modern masterpiece’
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The Monkees Find Greatness with ‘Good Times!’
Nearly 50 years after their debut album, the 1960s pop music + TV stars return with what may be their best + truest LP yet.
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Eric Clapton’s Old Wine in a New Bottle
The master classic rock guitarist’s new album ‘I Still Do’ invites repeated listening and leads back to past Clapton pleasures.
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Exclusive: Foghat’s ‘Hot Mama’ From New Album
The boogie-rock greats – best known for “Slow Ride” and “I Just Want to Make Love to You” – are back with a new studio LP + share a song exclusively with Best Classic Bands readers
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Paul Simon Live: ‘A Gem of a Concert’
The veteran classic rock singer + songwriter and his excellent band gave an exquisite show that spanned the range of his career.
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Kongos Aim High With Their Music
The band of brothers (and sons of a rock star) are set to release the follow-up to their worldwide smash, “Come With Me Now.” Their journey took them from South Africa to Phoenix
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‘History of the Music Biz’ Features Profiles of Industry Titans
Veteran editor Mike Sigman interviews many execs, most of whom never became household names, in a new book for HITS magazine. Exclusive excerpt of his interview with former Sony Music chief Tommy Mottola
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Tedeschi Trucks Shine at Rainy 2016 Jazz Fest
Biblical rains severely impacted Jazz Fest 2016’s 2nd weekend. We were still able to see Neil Young, Paul Simon and more
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