The Classic Rock Legacy
Aerosmith’s Early Years: 1970–72—Book Excerpt
Before they sold out arenas and stadiums, Aerosmith struggled in dive bars and school gyms. A new book details the “bad boys from Boston’s” first years.
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When Paul McCartney Opened His 2019 ‘Freshen Up’ Tour
He played 18 dates of the tour in 2018, spanning several countries. His busy 2019 calendar began in Santiago, Chile with a career-spanning set
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Musicians We Lost in 2021
Many of our favorite artists were taken from us in 2021, both due to the Covid-19 virus and other causes. We pay our respects
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The Grass Roots: A Name in Search of a Band
Rarely absent from the charts for several years, they created songs that were unlike one another, even while sounding undeniably like the Grass Roots
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1980: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums
The big question was where would rock go? Would the ’80s simply be a continuance of the ’70s, or would we see a new landscape?
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Keith Emerson (1944 – 2016) Tributes
We’ve handpicked some tributes from fellow musicians to the ELP keyboardist who died on March 10, 2016. “I hope you still felt proud.”
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Bob Marley and the Wailers: Behind Their 1973 Capitol Records Session
The recording represented a unique moment in the Jamaican band’s history: one of the last times Marley and Peter Tosh played together.
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Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Opened Final Tour With Rarity
The band’s 40th Anniversary Tour in 2017 opened in Oklahoma City with a 21-song set, and a solid opening set from Joe Walsh
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Rocker Michael Stanley Recorded a Final Album: The Inside Story
Prior to his death in 2021, the Cleveland legend cut a batch of new tracks with longtime producer Bill Szymczyk, who says “I’m in classic rock heaven.”
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Chicago Jazzes Up 2016 Rock Hall Induction
Five out of seven founding members of the band showed up for their long overdue honor. Terry Kath died in ’78; Peter Cetera chose not to attend
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