Tag "best classic bands"

The Animals: Interview with the 5 Original Members—The Breakup

After the original band split, Eric Burdon started a new Animals and then declared War, while another member discovered a hotshot guitarist named Jimi.

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Did Anything Say ’80s as Much as Bananarama?

If you are of a certain age, your favorite female band or girl group may very well have been this trio.

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Dave Mason Interview: Traffic and His Deep Musical History

Our interview with the founding member of Traffic who played with plenty of fellow rock royalty. He calls Traffic “one of the original alternative bands”

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Donovan Interview: His Greatest Hits

The Scottish singer-songwriter and Rock Hall inductee examines some of his biggest songs including “Season of the Witch” and “There is a Mountain.”

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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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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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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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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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