Author: Best Classic Bands Staff

The Canadian-born singer-songwriter cited health concerns. In 1983, she became the first indigenous North American to win an Academy Award

On his 16th album in a decade Wonder needed a strong album. He nailed it. Like its predecessor, this one earned a wide audience and generated 3 hit singles

The American icon had a long history of collaborating with fellow A-List stars before he retired from the stage in 2021. Our salute on his birthday

A re-release of “Layla” was joined in the Top 10 this week with one of the all-time great rebellious classic rock anthems

It marked their first U.S. concert after their long overdue Rock Hall induction. And the appreciative crowd enjoyed hit after hit

George Harrison organized a pair of benefit concerts to aid the country of his friend Ravi Shankar. The all-star lineup provided some memorable moments

“Pee Wee got his wish to fly,” wrote Steve Martin in a tribute to the comic actor, who kept his cancer diagnosis secret for six years.

“I will miss singing with him, recording with him, talking with him, being on stage together.”

Two weeks after their headlining gig at Classic West, they were triumphant at Citi Field. It was their next-to-last performance with Buckingham

Loaded: The Life (and Afterlife) of the Velvet Underground, from celebrated author Dylan Jones, includes interviews and material from all the major players