Tag "classic rock"
When Led Zeppelin Were Moved to Tears
With John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant in attendance in 2012, Ann and Nancy Wilson with full band and orchestra, and Jason Bonham, performed “Stairway to “Heaven”
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Sam Shepard, Prolific Actor/Writer, Dies at 73
He was involved with Dylan during the Rolling Thunder Revue, as well as Patti Smith and others. The prolific actor, writer and director has died.
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Freddie Mercury Showcase: Queen’s ‘Somebody to Love’
By 1976, they were bona fide rock stars and produced their fifth album, A Day at the Races, themselves. Sing along to a song by a band hitting their stride
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Steely Dan at Classic East–Minus Walter Becker
As in L.A. two weeks earlier, Steely Dan founding member Walter Becker was not present for the group’s NYC set. Donald Fagen confirmed Becker’s illness.
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The Peanuts Gang Performs ‘Baba O’Riley’
When The Who endorse your editing skills on social media, it’s time to take a bow. Watch how Snoopy, Schroeder and Co play a Who classic
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Booker T & the MG’s ‘Green Onions’: Still Cookin’
A live performance of Booker T & The MG’s “Green Onions” is one of the great instrumentals of the ’60s from the legendary Stax Records house band
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Mick Jagger Releases Two New Solo Songs
Without advance notice, Jagger has dropped two politically oriented tracks, available in multiple formats and in several video mixes.
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The Who Perform ‘Barbara Ann’ Live in the Studio
We’ve got a Classic Video two-fer of The Who performing “Barbara Ann” for you: goofing around in the studio in the late ’70s and on TV in 1966
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Wet Willie ‘Weekend’: A Simple Formula
Southern rockers Wet Willie had a simple formula to enjoy life: the weekend. It’s our Classic Video…
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Eagles Announce Next Classic Date; More to Come?
The Classic Northwest will be a one-night affair with the Doobies opening. Will there be more and will an Eagles reunion tour be announced?
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