A sequel to our original survey of LPs recorded at the iconic NYC and San Francisco venues, includes Derek and the Dominos, John Mayall and even Chuck Berry
Browsing: best classic bands
It was a new concept: a rock band would play its new songs, read some poems and be backed up by an orchestra. Today it’s considered a landmark recording
The Beatles as well as 3 of its members reached the top. Other classic rock giants, including the Stones, Elton John, and Led Zeppelin, are all represented
The 2023 Editions of 1962-1966 and 1967-1970 together span 75 tracks with 21 newly added
The legend has released his 49th studio album, Wish Upon a Star, as he resumes his tour with his wife, Lani Hall
The album includes the late Ginger Baker on several tracks with Paul Rodgers, Joe Bonamassa, and Bernie Marsden, among many others. Malcolm Bruce explains how it came together
The collection brings together his solo studio and live material for the first time, along with music from King Crimson, ELP, and much more
Little did record label promo man Jon Scott know when he worked an obscure band from Florida, that he would play a pivotal role in the star’s eventual rise
The last date of their “End of the Road” tour takes place at New York’s Madison Square Garden
“I honestly believe that if there wasn’t a Brian Jones there wouldn’t have been a Rolling Stones.”–Bill Wyman