Tag "classic rock"

1970: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums

We looked back at hundreds of albums released that year and whittled the list down to 50 standouts. How many do you own?

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Gary Wright: The Dream Weaver

The former Spooky Tooth leader collaborated with George Harrison and enjoyed two big solo hits of his own in 1976. He popularized the synthesizer in rock music.

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An Interview With Creedence Members Stu Cook and Doug Clifford

The original CCR members talk about the group that was arguably the most popular American band from 1969 to 1971.

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Faces Have Recorded Songs For Potential Reunion Album

Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood and Kenney Jones have shared the stage numerous times since the band called it quits 50 years ago.

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Bryan Adams Sets 2025 Tour With Special Guests Pat Benatar & Neil Girardo

The “Roll With The Punches” tour of North America, Europe, the U.K. and Ireland is his biggest run in years.

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The 50 Biggest U.S. Albums: Many Never Reached #1

Though it seemed like everyone you knew owned these LPs from Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Boston, Meat Loaf, and others, they never hit the top of the Billboard chart.

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Legendary Producer Roy Thomas Baker Dies at 78

His list of accomplishments, particularly in the 1970s and ’80s is a long one, including significant albums by Queen, the Cars, and Journey.

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Pink Floyd ‘Dark Side of the Moon’: 45 Million Sales. 1 Week at #1

Sales estimates put it as the 4th biggest seller of all time. It reached the top in the U.S. in just six weeks, though never returned.

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The Zombies’ Unusual Path of Their ‘Odessey & Oracle’ LP

Our interview with the band’s Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone, and musician Al Kooper, who knew a hit when he heard one in “Time of the Season.”

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Watch Alice Cooper as King Herod in Star-Studded ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live’

NBC’s original 2018 broadcast earned five Emmy Awards. The classic rock legend was joined by John Legend and Sara Bareilles.

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