Tag "classic rock"

When Robert Plant and Brian Johnson Joined Paul Rodgers on Stage

Three all-time great voices shared the stage, albeit briefly, to perform a classic rock standard during Rodgers’ 2017 U.K. “Free Spirit” tour

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Emerson, Lake & Palmer ‘Works’ Reissues Contest

The prog rock legends are having their extensive catalog reissued. One Best Classic Bands reader will win the next three titles

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Eric Clapton Returns to London’s Royal Albert Hall

Slowhand returned for just his 3rd concert of 2017, following the postponement of 2 dates in Los Angeles earlier this year. Watch him perform several of his hits

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Rolling Stones in Mono – Behind the Box Set

ABKCO Records has gathered together all of the mono mixes of the British legends’ earliest albums into a beautiful new boxed set. We spoke with the label’s Chief Audio Engineer

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Billy Joel Packs the Garden Yet Again

In the Piano Man’s monthly sold-out concerts at the Garden, the Billy Joel MSG residency keeps fans cheering with a set list full of hits

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Paul Rodgers Opens ‘Free Spirit’ Tour

Nearly 50 years after co-founding the British rock band, their lead singer is on a month-long tour to celebrate the music of Free. Videos from opening night

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Robert Plant Mystery Post: Zeppelin Reunion Hint?

Is Led Zeppelin headlining the second edition of the Desert Trip festival? Is the singer releasing a new album? Or is it nothing at all? Hmmm.

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Woodstock: Mecca That Gave the Festival Its Name

In Small Town Talk, author Barney Hoskyns examines the upstate NY town, the spiritual – and literal – home to dozens of rock greats

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Preview: The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper Reissue

A select few were treated to a first-hand preview of the ambitious 50th Anniversary release by project producer Giles Martin. “It’s a humbling process”

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Review: Yes, ELO, Journey Shine on HBO’s Rock Hall 2017 Broadcast

The trio of classic rock-era inductees clearly enjoyed the ceremony held in their honor. Kudos to HBO for capturing the evening’s poignant moments

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