Tag "classic rock"
Radio Hits of 1970: Take a Second Look
Several pop culture touchstones debuted this year, and some of the year’s biggest singles included hits by a slew of one-hit-wonders plus some all-time classics.
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David Coverdale, of Whitesnake and Deep Purple Fame, Announces Retirement: ‘Fare Thee Well’
The dynamic frontman recently turned 74. “It’s time for me to call it a day.”
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When Neil Young Found a Neil Young Bootleg
What happened way back in 1971 when a rock star went record shopping and found a bootleg of his own music? It wasn’t pretty, but it’s fascinating.
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Burton Cummings, Randy Bachman Announce 2026 Tour as the Guess Who
The pair will be touring as the band name for the first time in 23 years after finally reaching an agreement to reacquire the rights to the name.
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Carly Simon’s Breakthrough to Superstardom: ‘You’re So Vain’
Watch the singer-songwriter perform a previously unheard verse of her huge 1972 hit from a ‘Carly Simon No Secrets’ classic albums special.
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Radio Hits in November 1976: More Cowbell!
A novelty hit topped this week’s chart but there were huge rock hits from Frampton, Boston, Kiss, Rod Stewart and Steve Miller. More cowbell, anyone?
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Label Exec Reflects on Glenn Frey’s Legacy
A longtime music industry executive looks back on a long ago visit to the Eagles’ member’s home and wishes he had spent more time appreciating the moment.
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Lavish, New Tom Petty Book Celebrates His Life & Music
As the author notes in her introduction, “Music had been the driving force in his life, since meeting Elvis Presley at the age of ten, and acquiring a box of rock ‘n’ roll 45s soon after.”
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Southern Cooking: 5 Great Southern Rock Albums
John Swenson’s picks for one of the most popular genres in the ’70s.
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Bon Jovi Again Add Dates to 2026 Tour as Return to Stage is Met With ‘Overwhelming Demand’
The announcement comes after JBJ’s much documented vocal cord surgery and rehab process.
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