The Classic Rock Legacy
The Making of the Dan Fogelberg Tribute Album
Seven years in the making, the labor-of-love project featured Boz Scaggs, Jimmy Buffett and–in their first studio recording–the “new” Eagles.
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Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds: Duo, Trio, Quartet or Law Firm?
Their history—and their name—is somewhat convoluted, but one thing for certain is that this soft-rock group landed two big hits.
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Stephen Stills, John Fogerty, Ann Wilson Perform at 2022 Free Concert
The event was organized by businessman Jim Irsay who had been displaying parts of his collection of music memorabilia throughout the year
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Cream: Rock’s Short-Lived First Supergroup
Formed by blues fanatics in 1966 and gone by ’68, Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker redefined what a rock band was capable of doing.
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‘Celebrating’ Motown Rock Band, Rare Earth
The group scored three big hits for the label during their heyday
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I Get a Check From John Lennon
Our writer once got a check from the former Beatle for $15. Everyone insisted he never cash it. Yet what Lennon really gave him was priceless
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Liverpool Get-Together: The Most Touching Show The Beatles Ever Gave
This was like having friends over for a boozy party, minus the booze, and in a theater instead of a parlor.
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The DC5’s Mike Smith: Most Underrated Singer in Classic Rock?
The songwriter and keyboardist for the British Invasion group the Dave Clark Five also boasted a versatile singing voice and led the band to many hits
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Elvis Presley’s ’68 Comeback: Burbank to Graceland
Amidst the psychedelic revolution, something amazing happened: Viewers saw and heard some of the rawest, hardest rock and roll music of their lives
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1979: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums
The tail end of the ’70s saw superb music being made by some of rock’s great veterans and by many who were new to the scene.
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