Tag "best classic bands"

Van Halen ‘5150’ Gets Expanded Edition

The band began a new chapter in 1986 with their first album featuring the lineup of Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and Sammy Hagar.

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Bruce Johnston Leaves Beach Boys After Six-Plus Decades

“It’s time for part three of my lengthy musical career,” he said. “I can write songs forever.”

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11 Classic Rock (and Pop) Star Recordings of Broadway Show Tunes

We’ve selected some memorable performances of songs composed by such Broadway legends as Gershwin, Bernstein, Sondheim, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and more, a few of which became significant pop hits.

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An Interview With Russ Solomon, Late Tower Records Founder

In a 2017 interview, the founder of the Tower Records retail music corporation discussed the history of the company. He died in 2018 at age 92.

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Bruce Hornsby’s 2026 Gets Busier: New Album, Expanded Tour

He’ll be touring alongside his longtime six-piece band, The Noisemakers.

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Nektar Releases an Expanded Edition of Their Prog-Rock LP, ‘Down to Earth’: Review

The LP features a more lighthearted concept than their previous albums, combining memorable songs with a circus theme.

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Burton Cummings, Randy Bachman Announce 2026 US Tour as the Guess Who

The pair will be touring as the band name for the first time in 23 years after finally reaching an agreement to reacquire the rights to the name.

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Photographer Henry Diltz Sets ‘Behind the Lens’ 2026 Tour

The legend has shot over 250 album covers and was the official photographer at the 1969 Woodstock festival.

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Eric Clapton, Cat Stevens, Gary Brooker Play Benefit Concert Just Before 2020 Lockdown

It was the 3rd major all-star benefit concert in London in less than a month. Other performers included Tom Jones and Rick Wakeman.

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Peter Gabriel Shares Next Track From 2026 Album, o\i

As with its 2023 predecessor, i/o, the classic rock legend is sharing a new track on each full moon.

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