Tag "best classic bands"

Oct 20, 2015: Three Dog Night’s Cory Wells—Obituary

The co-founding vocalist for the hit-making rock band died at age 74 at his home in upstate New York. He sang lead on a #1 hit

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Sly and the Family Stone: Dance To the Music

The first hit from the multi-gender interracial American rock group introduced us to the band, both figuratively and literally, through its lyrics

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Foreigner to Reunite With Original Members… Again

The band’s 40th Anniversary reunions with Lou Gramm, Ian McDonald, Al Greenwood and Dennis Elliott went so well, they’re doing it again… with a bonus

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Oct. 20, 1950: Tom Petty’s Birthday

Elvis Presley inspired the young Petty to “follow that dream.” Then came The Beatles on TV. And guitar lessons by a future Eagles member

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When Joan Baez Joined Ringo Starr at a Paris Concert

Ringo was touring Europe with his All Starr Band for the first time since 2011. On opening night, he was joined by an old friend

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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: ‘Twist and Shout’

The beloved comedy turned 35 in 2021. Director-writer John Hughes enjoyed a remarkable 10-year run of success including this favorite

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Remember ’80s Band The Outfield?

The English band with an American-sounding name had significant success with their 1985 debut album, Play Deep, thanks to the hit single, “Your Love”

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Oct 19, 2017: ‘Free Fallin’ Inspires Tom Petty Fans on Ventura Blvd

On the eve of what would have been his 67th birthday, fans organized a Tom Petty Memorial Vampire Walk

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George and Ringo Rocked ‘While My Guitar…’ at 1987 Prince’s Trust Rock Gala

The two Beatles were joined by fellow legends Eric Clapton, Elton John, Jeff Lynne, and Phil Collins, among others

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British Rock Stars Perform ‘All You Need is Love’ at the Queen Golden Jubilee

For Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Golden Jubilee in 2002, an A-List of rock greats gave a concert. Watch them perform some classics

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