Tag "best classic bands"

Steely Dan, Elvis Costello Shine in the Rain: 2015

A downpour & mists didn’t dampen spirits at the Red Rocks tour debut of Steely Dan & Elvis Costello. And the unusual bill works well, says our reviewer, with both acts delivering superb sets to delight the crowd

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Elvis Costello to Tour in Fall Following Cancer Surgery

The musician was forced to cancel the remaining dates of his July European tour. His North American dates with the Imposters this fall is on

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Epic Songs of 1973: AXS TV’s The Top 10 Revealed

AXS TV’s series counts down 10 great rock songs of the year, including favorites by Steely Dan and the Allman Brothers Band

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Blacktop Mojo Cover Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Dreams’

The Southern rock band from Palestine, Tex. offers a blend of post-grunge, classic rock and metal, somewhere between Soundgarden and Lynyrd Skynyrd

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Paul McCartney’s New Double A-Side Single: Listen

After a 10-day teaser campaign of various sketches and photos on his social media platforms, he’s finally confirmed that a new studio LP is coming

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Paul Simon: Why He Still Matters

“Nothing has become for him more important than the music—not the fame, not the money, not the drugs, not laziness, not fear of failure.”

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Best Classic Bands: Third Anniversary

We’re celebrating year three of the best classic rock news, features, reviews, retro charts and more! Thank you for your support! Please tell your friends

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Jethro Tull 50th Anniversary Tour Hits U.S.: Recap

Ian Anderson is on the road commemorating the group’s golden anniversary with a career-spanning set. Watch performances of several favorites

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April 7, 1962: Mick and Keith Meet Brian Jones

In a new London club devoted to American blues, two fans met a third on this date. Soon they started making their own blues. Soon they’d be world-famous.

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Apr 7, 2020: John Prine, Beloved Singer-Songwriter—Obituary

The beloved musician and singer-songwriting legend was a victim of the Covid-19 virus. One prominent rocker called him “a national treasure”

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