Tag "best classic bands"
Kool & the Gang Co-Founder George Brown Dies at 74
The co-writer of such huge R&B/pop hits as “Celebration,” “Ladies Night” and “Jungle Boogie” was still active in 2023.
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Jann Wenner Has a Surprising Defender: Bob Dylan
At a concert in New York City with Wenner in attendance, Dylan told the audience “we’re trying to get him back in” the Rock Hall
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Neil Young Archives Vol 1 1963-1972 Gets Reissue
The first in a series of archival box sets encompassing his entire career, was originally released in 2009 and has been long out of print
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Rick Wakeman Issues ‘The Prog Years 1973-1977’ Massive Box Set
The collection spans the keyboard legend’s successful albums The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and The Knights of the Round Table, live concerts, and much more
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Stephen Stills’ A-List Solo Debut Revisited
A balance of DIY proficiency and top-tier talent gave the 1970 release an early head start in the race for most popular solo album by a member of CSN&Y.
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Starship’s ‘We Built This City’: Really The Worst?
Music critics love to call this 1985 #1 single the worst song ever. But is it really? We asked the former members of the band how they feel about it.
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Jimi Hendrix Rocks the Hollywood Bowl in 1967: Review
As the opening act for the Mamas and the Papas, he was still virtually unknown when he took the stage. Not for long though.
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Brian Setzer to Continue Tour in 2024 to Support New Album
The iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and 3-time Grammy award-winner continues to support The Devil Always Collects
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Van Morrison Grooves With the Street Choir
Morrison’s third official solo album in 1970 is largely about the spirit of soul/R&B, the feel and his singing. It features his biggest U.S. hit (no, not that one)
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Bryan Adams Sets 2024 Edition of ‘So Happy It Hurts’ Tour
The rocker will be performing such classic rock favorites as “Cuts Like a Knife” and “Summer of ’69”
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