2024-03-22 10:00
Aboard the Monsters of Rock Cruise for the best and most debaucherous rock n’ roll week of the year, we are docked in Cozumel, Mexico, for day 3 – not that it matters much to me… Read More
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2024-03-21 21:36
The Climax Blues Band, initially known as The Climax Chicago Blues Band, is a celebrated group hailing from the UK and is known for its distinctive blend of blues and rock. They’ve cra… Read More
2024-03-21 17:03
When I first came up with the idea for this song list, it was based on the concept of farewells. But that topic seemed too general to create a list of ten songs. It is also pretty challengin… Read More
2024-03-21 14:02
City Boy was a band that hailed from Birmingham, England. The group was formed in 1974. This was a very interesting band as their sound changed from album to album. They were a group that wa… Read More
2024-03-20 14:15
Our 10 Best Rock Songs About Working presents a list of rock tracks that focus on the concepts of having to work for a living. Only a very small percentage of people are born into this life… Read More
2024-03-20 12:31
Three Dog Night was one of the most successful bands of the late 1960s and early to mid-1970s, making a career of covering songs from outside writers. The band was formed in 1967 and feature… Read More
2024-03-19 22:51
It’s day 2 of a rock n’ roll party on the high seas, the infamous Monsters of Rock Cruise. Another day of debauchery and heavy metal mayhem awaits these die-hard music lovers. De… Read More
2024-03-19 18:15
Our 10 Best George Harrison Albums Ranked list takes a listen to the albums of one of the greatest musical artists of all time. Unless you just arrived on this planet, it’s safe to say… Read More
2024-03-19 14:49
Eventually, everyone plays Vegas. It’s been a long tradition going back to the Rat Pack days of Sinatra, Martin and Sammy Davis Jr that musical stars will always find their way to Las… Read More
2024-03-19 11:16
Our Top 10 Michael McDonald Songs article looks at the body of work Michael McDonald has released as a solo artist. This article will not consider any of the songs he recorded as a member of… Read More
2024-03-18 15:10
I had a family that lived next door to me that we weren’t too friendly with. They were very strange in a sort of Addams Family type of way. Now, I didn’t really mind that part ab… Read More
2024-03-17 19:13
I first became a big-time Sammy Hagar fan after I saw him open up for Boston in 1977. It was a concert I will never forget. Boston was good, but Sammy Hagar just completely blew me away beca… Read More
2024-03-17 15:26
The summer of 1977 stands as one of the most spectacular summers of all time for rock concerts. I was 16 at the time. Between the months of June and August 1977, I saw Led Zeppelin, Fleetwoo… Read More
2024-03-17 12:41
If you were a rock and roll fan growing up in the 1970s or even 1980s, chances are you would quickly recognize Steve Howe’s name. However, if you’re new to the Classic Rock scene… Read More
2024-03-16 18:00
Jeff Fabb is one of the best in the business at thrashing the skins. From 2005 through 2011, he was the longtime drummer for alternative metal outfit In This Moment and played behind Richard… Read More
2024-03-16 17:09
From 1986 until 2008, Darius Rucker was the lead vocalist for the American rock group known as Hootie & the Blowfish. From 2008 until 2018, Rucker enjoyed a career as a highly successful… Read More
2024-03-16 12:37
Our Top 10 Paul McCartney Solo Songs list takes a look at the material Paul McCartney recorded in the post-Beatles years that did not include the music he recorded with Wings. In other words… Read More
2024-03-16 00:11
Our 11 most essential Kim Wilde Songs list takes a look at the career of Kim Wilde and how she straddled the line between pop music, new wave, and, ultimately, dance. Kim Wilde was born in C… Read More
2024-03-15 16:00
Joey Vera’s metal bass journey started by idolizing John Paul Jones, Geezer Butler, John Deacon, and Paul McCartney. And if that journey teaches us anything, it’s that it’s… Read More
2024-03-15 10:00
With his signature Fender Ghost Tele in hand, John 5 perpetually pushes the boundaries of ” shred. ” For some, shredding means a Super Strat-wielding maniac steeped in ’80s… Read More
2024-03-14 23:41
Each year, a group of (mostly) ‘80s hard rock bands takes to the high seas onboard the Monsters Of Rock Cruise. Fans are treated to an experience like no other, eating in the same rest… Read More
2024-03-14 16:00
Each year before boarding the Monsters of Rock Cruise, the organizers host a pre-party for both those that are attending the Cruise and those who just want to buy a ticket and come rock out… Read More
2024-03-14 13:00
If you’re into pop and rock music with jazz and R&B leanings, Mel Gaynor’s drumming is probably for you. He’s been a member of Simple Minds, recorded with Tina Turner a… Read More
2024-03-14 12:14
Our Top 10 Electric Light Orchestra Albums list looks at one of our favorite classic rock bands born in the 1970s fueled by the genius of Jeff Lynne. The group evolved out of another band ca… Read More
2024-03-13 15:15
In the 1970s, Grand Funk Railroad had become one of the most popular bands in the world. You don’t get to sell out Shea Stadium faster than the Beatles did without having such a massiv… Read More
2024-03-13 13:28
Our 10 Essential Stephen Stills Songs list examines Stephen Stills’s career and attempts to pick out a few chestnuts from all aspects of it. Like our David Crosby list, we will examine… Read More
2024-03-12 14:20
I was the oldest child in my family. What that meant was I had nobody to turn me on to music. Many of my friends had older brothers and sisters who would have racks full of Beatles and Rolli… Read More
2024-03-12 12:58
This Top 10 Eric Carmen songs list looks at the solo work of ex-Raspberries band member Eric Carmen. Eric Carmen was the driving force in many ways in The Raspberries. As time went on, it be… Read More
2024-03-12 10:00
Based in Nashville, TN, George Collins has accomplished a ton. He’s toured with American Idol’s season 20 winner, Noah Thompson, and rising country artist Josh Gracin. That… Read More
2024-03-12 01:58
Despite being considered one of the big four of nineties Britpop, along with Oasis, Blur, and Suede, Pulp was around long before that, having first formed in 1978. During the heyday period o… Read More
2024-03-11 22:49
On February 23, 2024, Mick Mars released his debut solo record, the utterly soul-shattering, ten-track monster, The Other Side of Mars. It had been years in the making and came after Ma… Read More
2024-03-11 16:19
It would be easy to fill out our list of the 10 Scariest Songs In Rock Music with heavy metal music. There are so many metal songs from the genres of doom metal, death metal, and so on that… Read More
2024-03-10 16:00
Originating from London in 1962, Status Quo is a quintessential British rock band founded by Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster. Their journey commenced in 1962 at Sedgehill Comprehensive Scho… Read More
2024-03-10 10:00
This Complete List Of Phantom, Rocker & Slick Albums And Songs presents the entire discography of Phantom, Rocker & Slick studio albums. The band Phantom, Rocker & Slick wa… Read More
2024-03-09 17:00
Paul Antony Young, born on January 17, 1956, in Luton, Bedfordshire, emerged from the English music scene as a distinguished musician, singer, and songwriter. Initially leading bands like Ka… Read More
2024-03-09 14:00
This Complete List Of Steeleye Span Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Steeleye Span studio albums. The band Steeleye Span was first formed in 1969; The group Stee… Read More
2024-03-09 11:00
If you were around at the height of ’80s glam and hair metal, you’d probably remember Kevin Steele’s band, Roxx Gang, whose 1988 record, Thing You’ve Never Done… Read More
2024-03-08 23:32
Many of us who grew up as teenagers in the 1970s first discovered rock and roll in the early to mid-1970s as fans of the music of Elton John, Grand Funk, The Beatles, and,of course, Bachman… Read More
2024-03-08 15:14
Have you ever heard of the band Danny Wilson? I think it may be safe to say that many people have not. That’s too bad because, in the mid to late 1980s, a band called Danny Wilson rele… Read More
2024-03-08 14:00
Emerging from the vibrant San Francisco music scene in 1978, Dead Kennedys swiftly became a pillar of the American punk rock landscape. Known for their incisive political commentary, the ban… Read More
2024-03-08 11:00
He’d never admit it, but young AJ Shakes has a handle on stripped-down blues guitar in ways that many who label themselves “guitarists” don’t. That’s probably b… Read More
2024-03-07 16:54
Elton John had one of the most impressive runs that any single musical artist has ever had in classic rock history. Not many can compare to what he did between 1970 and 1976. I have always w… Read More
2024-03-07 14:35
Our Top 10 Buffalo Springfield songs list looks at a band that released only three studio albums in the 1960s. However, the three albums had a very deep impact on rock and roll. That impact… Read More
2024-03-07 14:00
In the neon-lit landscape of the 1980s, amidst the burgeoning MTV culture and the explosive rise of rock and pop, one band stood out with their compelling blend of infectious melodies and ro… Read More
2024-03-07 11:00
If instrumental modern post-rock out of the U.K. is your poison, then you’ll want to drink up all of what Last of Eden (L.O.E.) has to offer. The band’s sound is blunt yet ethere… Read More
2024-03-06 21:14
Do you remember when CDs were first released in the mid-198os? Do you remember having your mind blown when you first heard the sound quality of a CD? Nothing we had ever heard in our lives h… Read More
2024-03-06 17:00
Emerging from the vibrant London music scene in 1968, Yes established themselves as giants of progressive rock. Their music, characterized by complex compositions, virtuosic musicianship, an… Read More
2024-03-06 14:48
James “Jim” Seals and Darrell “Dash” Crofts, the American soft rock duo known as Seals & Crofts, emerged as prominent figures in the music scene of the 1970s. The… Read More
2024-03-06 13:21
Our Top 10 Seals & Crofts songs list looks at a much-loved musical duo from the 1970s who had some of the decade’s biggest hits. Jim Seals and Dash Crofts met in the late 1960s as… Read More
2024-03-06 11:00
When we think of the word “virtuoso” as far as guitars go, German jazz ripper Joscho Stephan probably isn’t the first name that comes to mind—but he should rightfully… Read More
2024-03-06 01:10
Originating from Seattle, Washington, Candlebox emerged as a prominent force in the American rock scene with its inception in 1990. Over the years, the band has enriched the music industry w… Read More
2024-03-05 16:57
We wonder how many fans of the band Boston have ever heard of the short lived group RTZ? The die-hard who followed the careers of Brad Delp and Barry Goudreau are probably very much aw… Read More
2024-03-05 14:00
Our Complete List Of Shinedown Albums And Discography looks at a band that emerged out of the Southern part of the United States in the city of Jacksonville, Florida, in 2001. Shinedown has… Read More
2024-03-05 13:12
Our top 10 Gordon Lightfoot songs list looks at one of Canada’s greatest musical treasures. Gordon Lightfoot’s career has been defined as one of the most influential singer-songw… Read More
2024-03-05 11:00
Now five records deep into his young but accomplished career, Sam Morrow has shown that he’s no one-trick-pony. It’s not easy creating a unique sound, let alone one so funky, roo… Read More
2024-03-04 17:00
By 1973, Grand Funk Railroad had experienced success as a trio, having famously sold-out Shea Stadium faster than The Beatles on the backside of 1970’s Closer to Home. Sadly, shod… Read More
2024-03-04 15:36
Our 10 Slickest Songs in Rock Music looks at a particular period in classic rock history when slick rock music became popular among a certain segment of music fans. It wasn’t the point… Read More
2024-03-04 14:00
Linda Ronstadt’s illustrious career is a testament to her extraordinary versatility and profound influence on the landscape of American music. Born in the vibrant city of Tucson, Arizo… Read More
2024-03-04 11:00
Hailing from Tallahassee, Florida, and formed in 1994, Creed rose to become one of the most commercially successful rock bands of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Their signature sound, blend… Read More
2024-03-04 09:00
This Complete List Of Yvonne Elliman Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Yvonne Elliman studio albums. Yvonne Elliman was born on December 29, 1951. Yvonne Elliman… Read More
2024-03-03 19:00
Hotel was a notable AOR (Album-Oriented Rock) band hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, with a career spanning from 1973 to 1982. The band’s formation saw various changes in its early yea… Read More
2024-03-03 17:00
We’ve had the great Rob De Luca of Spread Eagle here before, and he’s one of our favorites to chat with. During a recent conversation after dishing on the albums that changed his… Read More
2024-03-03 14:00
Our Top 10 Naked Eyes Songs list focuses on a legendary British new wave band from the 80s. The members consisted of vocalist Pete Byrne and keyboardist Rob Fisher. The band was among the fi… Read More
2024-03-03 11:00
Our Favorite Tedeschi Trucks Band Album Covers article presents an overview of our favorite album covers by one of the most enjoyable rock bands to come around in the past two decades. Forme… Read More
2024-03-03 00:31
The Fixx came out of the London music scene in 1979. The Fixx carved a distinct path within the burgeoning new wave movement. They incorporated elements of post-punk, pop, and rock, re… Read More
2024-03-02 22:21
Our 10 Most Soothing Songs In Rock Music list presents a collection of songs that simply make you feel better when you most need it. We all can feel the pressure of life’s most signifi… Read More
2024-03-02 19:00
UFO was first formed in London in 1968. They emerged as a pivotal force bridging the gap between early hard rock and heavy metal and the burgeoning New Wave of British Heavy Metal. The band… Read More
2024-03-02 17:53
Since their classic song, “Through the Fire and Flames,” graced the soundtrack of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock in 2007, DragonForce has been hailed as a power metal stap… Read More
2024-03-02 14:00
Hailing from the sun-soaked shores of Long Beach, California, in 1965, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (NGDB) embarked on a musical journey that would redefine the landscape of American roots mus… Read More
2024-03-02 11:00
Emerging from the heart of the American South in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in 1972, the Marshall Tucker Band (MTB) carved a distinct space in the burgeoning Southern rock scene. Their mus… Read More
2024-03-02 10:00
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1989, Taylor Swift has become a global pop icon, captivating audiences with her relatable lyrics, catchy melodies, and ever-evolving sound. With ten Grammy A… Read More
2024-03-01 18:43
In retrospect, Deep Purple’s 1972 record, Machine Head, reads as an iconic proto-metal masterpiece. Given that its track listing boasts classic cuts like “Lazy,” &ldqu&hell…Read More
2024-03-01 17:00
As a veteran of the NYC and Long Island rock and metal scenes, Pat Reilly has established himself as a versatile shredder, capable of straddling multiple genres in one fell swoop. He’s… Read More
2024-03-01 14:00
Complete List Of Santana Band Members starts with its main man. Born in Autlán de Navarro, Mexico in 1947, Carlos Santana rose to become a global icon, forever altering the landscape… Read More
2024-03-01 11:00
In the shadowy corridors of modern metal, where the lines between darkness and melody blur, Motionless In White stands as a beacon of the genre’s evolution. Born in Scranton, Pennsylva… Read More
2024-02-29 19:00
K.K. Downing has a legacy that much we know. But 36-year-old guitarist AJ Mills, who has known Downing for most of his life and currently is employed as a member of KK’s Priest, is doi… Read More
2024-02-29 16:59
Our 10 Favorite Videos Of Rock Drummers Singing Lead is just that. It’s not an article presenting the best drum performances of all time or the best drummers of all time. It simply lis… Read More
2024-02-29 11:52
Spooky Tooth was a British rock band that originally formed in 1967. Emerging from the remnants of a band called Art, Spooky Tooth’s line-up included Gary Wright (keyboards, vocals), M… Read More
2024-02-28 15:14
We don’t usually cover sports here on classicrockhistory.com, but we’ll make an exception in this case. It becomes our business when a radio station that plays classic rock music… Read More
2024-02-28 14:00
Emerging from the suburban landscape of Columbus, Ohio in 2009, Twenty One Pilots quickly defied categorization, forging a unique sound that transcended genre limitations. Their music, a pot… Read More
2024-02-28 13:11
Our Top 10 Alan Parsons Project Songs looks at the musical catalog of one of the most influential figures in rock and roll history. Alan Parsons has led what we would call a double life in r… Read More
2024-02-28 12:00
Given that his style is effortless, filled with classic cool, big riffs, and gargantuan power chords, it’s a shock to think that Las Vegas native Frank Sidoris hasn’t yet release… Read More
2024-02-27 11:00
Feature Photo: DouglasRome / Shutterstock.comHailing from Omaha, Nebraska, the band 311 was formed in 1988, emerging as a distinctive voice in the rock music scene with their unique blend of… Read More
2024-02-26 22:02
Our 30 Best 1970s Debut Singles In Rock Music looks at the decade of the 1970s. It was a decade that spawned some of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time. We had to split up our debu… Read More
2024-02-26 17:00
Emerging from the heart of the American South in the late 1960s, the Allman Brothers Band carved a unique path in the burgeoning rock scene. Their music, a potent blend of blues, rock, jazz… Read More
2024-02-26 15:52
Our 10 Favorite Matchbox Twenty Songs list focuses on a popular pop/rock band. The band formed in the 90s. Matchbox Twenty consists of members Rob Thomas (lead singer/guitar/keyboards), Bria… Read More
2024-02-26 11:00
Emerging from the post-grunge boom of the late ’90s, Godsmack has cemented itself as a formidable force in the hard rock and heavy metal scene. Formed in Lawrence, Massachusetts, in 19… Read More
2024-02-26 09:00
With roots tracing back to Alexandria, Indiana, in 1981, the Gaither Vocal Band carved a unique path in the landscape of Christian music. Renowned for their soaring harmonies, uplifting lyri… Read More
2024-02-26 00:49
Our Top 20 Burt Bacharach Songs List looks at the music of one of the most wondrous composers ever. There are not enough adjectives in the English language to describe the talent and music o… Read More
2024-02-25 17:43
This one is not as easy as you may think. Of course, millions of songs have been written with a sense of humor, but how many times can one laugh at the same joke? Eventually, the humor is lo… Read More
2024-02-25 14:00
In the lush landscapes of Limerick, Ireland, a band emerged in 1989 that would leave an indelible mark on the alternative rock scene. The Cranberries, fronted by the enigmatic Dolores O&rsqu&hell…Read More
2024-02-25 13:19
Make sure to bookmark our Classic Rock Music Podcasts page, which serves as a directory and a download page for all the podcasts we do on ClassicRockHistory.com. You can listen to the podcas… Read More
2024-02-25 11:00
The Band Perry, formed in 2005, is a country music group consisting of siblings Kimberly Perry, Reid Perry, and Neil Perry. Originating from Mississippi, the band quickly made a name for the… Read More
2024-02-25 02:00
In the ever-evolving landscape of rock and metal, few bands have etched their mark as indelibly as Anthrax. Born in the gritty heart of New York City in 1981, Anthrax swiftly distinguished i… Read More
2024-02-24 20:53
Skid Row is a hard rock band formed in New Jersey in the mid-late ‘80s. After releasing their first album in 1989, they found commercial success with hit singles “18 And Life&rdq&hell…Read More
2024-02-24 16:20
The Beach Boys are a Californian rock band that formed in 1961, its original line up consisting of brothers Brian Wilson (vocals, keyboards), Dennis Wilson (drums, vocals), Carl Wilson (lead… Read More
2024-02-24 14:00
Matchbox Twenty, formed in Orlando, Florida, in 1995, quickly rose to international fame with their debut album, “Yourself or Someone Like You.” The band’s blend of rock, p… Read More
2024-02-24 13:09
Weezer is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1992. Known for their catchy hooks and quirky music videos, the band has released multiple albums that have garnered bot… Read More
2024-02-24 06:25
Dave Matthews Band (DMB) is an American rock band formed in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1991. Known for their unique blend of jazz, folk, and rock music, DMB has garnered a massive followi… Read More
2024-02-23 17:38
Our 10 Most Haunting Songs In Rock Music article presents ten songs that one can easily use to make an argument to define the term haunting. In pop culture, especially in film, the word haun… Read More
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