The Classic Rock Legacy

The Rolling Stones’ ‘Goats Head Soup’: Richards, Wyman & Others Recall the ‘Magic’ of 1973

Harvey Kubernik went behind the scenes with many members of the Stones and their production team.

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Neil Young, Stephen Stills Play 2024 Harvest Moon Benefit Concert

The 3x bandmates have regularly shared the stage for charitable endeavors.

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Shocking Blue’s ‘Venus’: An Out-of-This-World Hit

When the Dutch rock band replaced its male lead vocalist with a striking 21-year-old female, they scored with a shock heard ’round the world.

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1966: The Year in 40 Classic Rock Albums

From this moment on, the rock album became a statement in itself, a measure of significance. Artists began looking at their albums as unified works.

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Before They Were Stars: More Early Recordings From Rockers

In another installment of our series on pre-fame recordings by rock stars, we listen to early sides by Tom Petty, Creedence, Buckingham-Nicks, and more

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1969: The Year in Rock Music

Looking back at the year now, we have to admit that we were all very lucky to have this music in our lives—and we still are!

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10 Classic 1967 Debut Albums by California Bands

What do the Dead, Janis, Captain Beefheart, Sly and Canned Heat have in common? They’re among classic rockers from California who first recorded in 1967.

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The Laughing Beatles: Innocence, ‘If I Fell,’ and a 1964 Night in Vancouver

‘When they hit the stage, the Beatles could make it appear that they were part of your group, but also apart in their own world.’

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Jefferson Airplane Recall Woodstock: A New Dawn

Grace Slick addressed the sea of humans, “You have seen the heavy groups. Now you will see morning maniac music. Believe me, yeah, it’s a new dawn.”

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The Beatles: Can AI ‘Fix’ Their Unreleased Material?

Can unreleased Beatles recordings be made whole by AI? Here is a look at projects that could be on the way in coming years.

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