BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Eric Clapton ‘Unplugged’ Returns With Expanded Edition
The extended, remixed and remastered edition features him discussing the inspiration behind specific songs and performances.
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Tommy Roe: ’60s Pop Star Reached ‘Dizzy’-ing Heights
The singer scored with six top 10 singles including a pair of #1s which he wrote, “Sheila,” and “Dizzy.” The bubblegum star once toured with the Beatles.
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The Billy Joel Historic MSG Residency: Surprise Guests
He calls it “the holy temple of rock and roll.” Every month since 2014, the Piano Man has called the Garden his home where he’s often joined by big stars.
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Stacks and Stacks of Vinyl: Tower Records in the ’70s
Go back in time (before “big box stores” and the Internet) and watch film footage of when the Sunset Blvd store was an adventure in vinyl album shopping.
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The Song Is Over: The Who Set North America Farewell Tour
The tour is named after the band’s 1971 classic song from Who’s Next. It “was Roger’s idea,” said Pete Townshend, “and it’s brilliant.”
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3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Reveals Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis
“I’ve got some not-so-good news for you today,” he said. Their planned 2025 summer tour has been canceled.
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Eric Clapton ‘Unplugged’ Returns With Expanded Edition
The extended, remixed and remastered edition features him discussing the inspiration behind specific songs and performances.
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Grammy-Winning Debut From Christopher Cross Gets Expanded Edition
The 1979 album introduced the classics “Ride Like the Wind” and “Sailing,” and went on to sweep the GRAMMYs, winning Album, Song, and Record of the Year, as well as Best New Artist.
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Best Weekly Singles Charts of All-Time: Radio Hits of May 1967
The airwaves were filled with some great pop vocals this week including two songs that paid tribute to other greats in their genre.
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Remember Five Man Electrical Band’s 1971 Hit, ‘Signs’?
When the Canadian group’s single was re-released, with the B-side as the lead track, the song went on to become a big hit with its memorable lyrics.
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Willie Nelson Does Rodney Crowell on ‘Oh What a Beautiful World’
The 2025 album arrived four days before his 92nd birthday.
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Jethro Tull—’Aqualung’: The Ultimate Concept Album
It proved successful, with the rock press heralding the album for its variety, seriousness and the unmatched musicianship.
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Restored ‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII’ Gets Audio, Blu-Ray Releases
The recently released 1972 concert film was meticulously hand restored, frame-by-frame, from the original 35mm cut negative.
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Rock Hall Omissions Part 2: Digging Deeper
Part One listed 100 artists that the Hall of Fame has neglected to induct. We only scratched the surface, so here are 100 more.
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