Tag "best classic bands"
Ian Hunter ‘You’re Never Alone w/a Schizophrenic’: Dynamic Duo
Teaming with his favored guitar sidekick Mick Ronson, plus members of the E Street Band, the former Mott the Hoople leader created his best solo effort.
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Pete Townshend Performs With the Broadway Cast of The Who’s ‘Tommy’ Musical
The original 1993 production, based on Townshend’s 1969 rock opera, was nominated for 10 Tony Awards, winning five
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Tony Banks Interview on Genesis’ Rise to Stadium Shows
The “average piano student” became the keyboardist and co-founder of one of the biggest bands in the world. He talks about their growth
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Bruce Springsteen Proves It (Almost) All Night: 2024 Live Review
Springsteen’s gymnastic jumping from the pianos is definitely in the past, but his interplay with the audience remains compelling.
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10 (More) Re-Released Singles That Became Hits
Sometimes the timing just wasn’t right. When many of these classic rock songs first went to radio they flopped. The stars were aligned the second time
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Radio Hits in March 1965: No Phone, No Pool, No Pets
The British Invasion was in full swing as many of these acts shared the spotlight with U.S. pop and soul singers. No surprise who was #1
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Squeeze and Their Hook-Filled ‘Argybargy’
The album became the British band’s first charting album in the U.S. upon release in 1980 thanks to songs like “Another Nail in My Heart.”
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The Stray Cats Announce 2024 Tour, Their First in 5 Years
Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals) and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals) have announced a summer tour
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Genesis Closes 2022 Farewell Tour With Final Concert in London
Perhaps this was truly it—and this time it appears that it is, due to Phil Collins’ health issues. The reunion tour featured a mix of hits and album cuts
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The Rolling Stones Rock the Wiltern in 2002: Review
The wide-ranging 20-song program features such often-played numbers as “Honky Tonk Women,” “Brown Sugar” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” but also includes a handful of obscurities
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