Tag "best classic bands"
‘Mary, Mary’: The Song Recorded by a Blues Band, a TV Rock Band and a Hip-Hop Group
Neither the Paul Butterfield Blues Band nor Monkees versions were released as singles, but a Run-DMC cover was a modest chart hit.
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The Number One Singles of 1976
Top 40 programmers were featuring less songs from rock acts. There were lots (and lots) of disco hits as audiences were taking to the dance floor.
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When Robbie Robertson Reunited With The Band Photographer Elliott Landy
At the U.S. premiere of the documentary, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, the musician offered his praise: “He was part of the family.”
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Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson Expand Their 2026-2027 Tour Celebrating Rush and Neil Peart
“When we initially booked this tour we didn’t know how well we would hold up to the rigors of the road – so we played it safe with lots of days off to recover – but life is nothing if not surprising and we’re doing fine and having a blast – so why not try to hit a few more of the cities that have always treated us so well.”
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Johnny Cash ‘Unchained’ With Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
For one of his final recordings, he teamed with the great rock band. “I was with a bunch of people and we had fun,” he said.
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Peter Noone is Into Something Good—An Interview With ‘Herman’
“We never thought about selling millions of records; we just wanted to get on the radio. We didn’t know about America.”—Peter Noone on the early days.
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Elton John’s ‘Madman Across the Water’: A Blue Jean Baby
He was everywhere in 1971 but still hadn’t quite found his way. Then he released the first album that defined his singular gifts.
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Radio Hits in November 1976: More Cowbell!
A novelty hit topped this week’s chart but there were huge rock hits from Frampton, Boston, Kiss, Rod Stewart and Steve Miller. More cowbell, anyone?
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9 Signature Rock Songs That Weren’t U.S. Chart Hits
Many songs associated with classic rockers were never actually hits. Here are the surprising back stories to ones by ELO, Billy Joel, Van Halen, Queen & more.
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A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Cynic Visits the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
After 35 years of critiquing the induction process, our editor finally made his way to the actual Hall in Cleveland. What did he think of it?
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