Tag "classic rock"
The Zombies 50th Anniversary Contest
One Best Classic Bands reader is going to get The Odessey: The Zombies in Words and Images book and 50th Anniversary CD of their Odessey & Oracle album. Click for details and to enter
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Rock Hall 2017 Inductees: Complete Tour Dates
Several members of the Class of 2017 have busy touring schedules ahead. We have all upcoming dates for Journey, Jeff Lynne’s ELO and the rest!
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Robert Plant 2016 Concert to Air on AXS TV
Plant and his band the Sensational Space Shifters performed at a charitable event recently. Watch them play a Led Zeppelin favorite in the upcoming special
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Exclusive Interview: Jimi Hendrix Early Live Recording Released
Before he became a rock guitar god, he was a sideman for other artists. A new release spotlights Hendrix’s work with R&B artist Curtis Knight. A bandmate talks about his immediate impact
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2016 in Review: Saying Farewell to So Many
We’ve lost so many giants of the music world in 2016. Here we take a look back at some of those who are now gone, but who gave us so much.
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Pink Floyd: Is a Reunion Possible?
They haven’t performed together in years, but an offer is on the table from a British festival promoter. Will they put aside their differences? We’ll see.
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Styx, REO Speedwagon and Don Felder Set Summer Tour
The two classic rock bands have a long touring history together. They’ll play mostly amphitheaters with the former Eagle as special guest on United We Rock
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Jimmie Nicol, Substitute Beatle, to Be Subject of Film
John, Paul, George and…Jimmie? A new film will look into the mystery man who subbed for an ailing Ringo during one memorable tour.
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The Rick Wakeman Interview, Part One
The prog legend will soon be inducted into the Rock Hall as a member of Yes. But he’s also got a fine new solo piano album. We spoke with him about it.
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AC/DC’s Angus Young Joins Guns N’ Roses Onstage
The AC/DC founder returned a favor by joining the American rockers onstage Down Under. But what was he doing earlier, dressed as an airline employee?
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