The Classic Rock Legacy
10 Great Classic Rock Live Bootlegs
Discovering a great live bootleg from a favorite band is a treat. Here are some from top classic rock acts that are well worth seeking out
Read More1968 in Rock Music: A Look Back
A year of turmoil gave us some of the greatest music of all time. We look back at the heady year and the incredibly diverse sounds we heard.
Read MoreYoko Ono’s Life & Work Explored in Comprehensive Book—Author Interview
“I have undeniably debunked the mistruths. Yoko has continued to give us the gift of John’s music and art.”–Author Madeline Bocaro
Read More‘Super Session’: When Al Kooper, Mike Bloomfield and Stephen Stills Got Into a Jam
“The first real rock ’n’ roll jam session,” the gold-selling album featured members of some of the hottest bands of the late ’60s
Read More‘The Day the Music Died’: 1st-Hand Recollections of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper
For young rock ‘n’ roll fans, the deaths of the three stars was a huge shock. What was it like to actually see them?
Read MoreLooking Back at Lindsey Buckingham’s Final Performance With Fleetwood Mac
The band, during 2018’s Grammy week, performed a preview of their “massive trek around the planet.” But he was ousted before the tour began
Read MoreWhen Jefferson Airplane Auditioned for Phil Spector: ‘Man, Let’s Get Out of Here!’
“He was shooting [a pellet pistol]. Made me uncomfortable and I left after we played,” remembers guitarist Jorma Kaukonen of the “strange” meeting.
Read MoreMusicians We’ve Lost in 2022
An astonishing number of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, were taken from us in 2022. We pay our respects.
Read MoreYes Performs ‘Yours Is No Disgrace’ Live: 1972
The lineup that many define as classic Yes – Anderson, Squire, Howe, Wakeman and White – take a 1972 audience on a wondrous journey on this song from The Yes Album
Read MoreDecember 8, 1980: A Day We Can Never Forget
We lost one of our heroes on this day. Instead of dwelling on his death, let’s remember his life. All he was saying was give peace a chance
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