The Best Albums From Progressive Rock's Iconic Artists
The article curates the definitive album for each of prog rock’s 15 biggest artists, ranging from early pioneers like The Moody Blues and King Crimson to later innovators such as Tool. It highlights landmark records such as ‘Tago Mago’, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’, ‘Close to the Edge’ and ‘Aenima’, noting their artistic ambition, commercial impact, and lasting fan devotion. The list mixes universally‑known classics with cult‑favorite deep cuts, offering a comprehensive snapshot of the genre’s evolution from the late‑1960s through the mid‑1990s. Readers get a ready‑made roadmap for exploring prog’s most essential LPs.
Who Are the 'Big 4' Of Rock Supergroups?
The article identifies Cream, Crosby Stills & Nash (plus Young), Emerson Lake & Palmer and Bad Company as the definitive “Big 4” rock supergroups, using criteria of prior success, collective achievement and lasting influence. Cream’s 1966 lineup set the template, while CSNY merged folk harmony with arena rock, ELP...
Pink Floyd Set to Release Rare Extended Version of '70s Favorite
Pink Floyd will issue a new compilation titled *8‑Tracks* on June 5, 2026, featuring seven iconic ’70s songs plus the full‑length version of “Pigs on the Wing” that was previously limited to the original 8‑track tape. The tracks are seamlessly mixed...
The Gaping Hole in Paul McCartney's Resume? His Solo Career
An analysis of Paul McCartney’s post‑Beatles output shows his collaborative work consistently outperformed his solo efforts on the charts. In the U.S., Wings and other partnerships yielded more No. 1 albums and a greater number of Top 10 singles than his solo...
How One of the Who's First Managers Met a Tragic End
Kit Lambert, a former art student and son of composer Constant Lambert, discovered the then‑unknown High Numbers in 1964 and became the Who’s first manager. He urged Pete Townshend to write original songs, encouraged the band’s theatrical stage antics, and...
Billy Idol Adds New Summer 2026 Tour Dates
Billy Idol announced 17 additional summer 2026 tour dates, launching on August 7 in Scranton, Pennsylvania and concluding on August 23 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Ticket sales begin April 10, with a VIP presale on April 8, and the expanded schedule includes a five‑show...
Sons of Kiss' Stanley and Simmons Announce First-Ever Live Shows
Sons of Kiss' sons Stanley and Simmons announced their first live shows, four California dates from May 4 to May 13, 2026. Tickets go on sale April 8, with a presale promoted on Instagram. The duo released the acoustic‑psychedelic debut single “Body Down”...
Inside Corrosion of Conformity's 'Love Letter to Rock and Roll'
Corrosion of Conformity released their first studio album in eight years, the double‑LP Good God / Baad Man, arriving on April 3. The hour‑plus record mixes heavy‑metal aggression with punk and classic‑rock touches, reflecting the band’s habit of reinventing their sound. It serves as a...
Suki Lahav, Former Bruce Springsteen Violinist, Dead at 74
Israeli violinist Suki Lahav, who helped shape Bruce Springsteen’s early sound, died at 74 after a battle with cancer. She contributed the iconic opening violin on “Jungleland” and provided vocals on tracks from *The Wild, the Innocent & the E...
Blackie Lawless Reveals the Title of His Upcoming Memoir
Rock veteran Blackie Lawless announced his forthcoming memoir, titled "Tales From the Square Mile," after five years of research. The book will examine the Hollywood neighborhood where he lived and its ripple effects on the broader music industry. Lawless says...
Meet Alice Cooper's New Guitarist
Alice Cooper announced 22‑year‑old British guitarist Anna Cara as the new lead guitarist, stepping in while longtime player Nita Strauss takes maternity leave. Cara will debut at the "Welcome to Our Nightmare" shows in Las Vegas, a three‑night run featuring illusionist Criss Angel. She...
Bonnie Raitt Albums Ranked Worst to Best
The article ranks Bonnie Raitt’s 18 studio albums, highlighting the dramatic arc from her early, critically praised but commercially modest releases to the career‑defining comeback with 1989’s *Nick of Time*. It details how mismatched producers and label pressure produced uneven...
Guns N' Roses' Massive Reunion by the Numbers
Guns N’ Roses shocked fans by reuniting their classic trio—Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan—in April 2016, ending a 23‑year hiatus. Since that Troubadour show the band has performed over 340 concerts, grossed roughly $965 million and sold more than 9 million tickets worldwide. The reunion...
Who Are the 'Big 4' Of New Jersey Rock Bands?
The article defines New Jersey’s “Big 4” rock bands as Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, the Misfits, and My Chemical Romance. It outlines each act’s origins, signature releases, and cultural impact, noting Springsteen’s half‑century career, Bon Jovi’s diamond‑selling “Slippery When Wet,” the Misfits’ horror‑punk legacy, and...
The Black Crowes Albums Ranked Worst to Best
The Black Crowes’ discography has been re‑ranked from worst to best, placing their 1992 masterpiece *The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion* at the summit and the 2001 *Lions* near the bottom. The list spans their debut *Shake Your Money Maker*...
Deep Purple and Kansas Announce 2026 Tour Dates
Legendary rock act Deep Purple announced a 2026 North American tour featuring Kansas as special guest and Jefferson Starship on many shows, kicking off on August 4. Presale tickets open tomorrow via the band’s website with code DPBAND, with general sales starting...
Bob Dylan Launches a Patreon: What's on It?
Legendary singer‑songwriter Bob Dylan has entered the subscription‑based creator economy by launching a Patreon account priced at $5 per month. The platform currently hosts six pieces of content, including a historic Mahalia Jackson performance video, a fictional Mark Twain letter,...
Guns N' Roses Kick Off World Tour With Live Debut of New Songs
Guns N' Roses launched its 2026 world tour in Monterrey, Mexico, debuting two new songs, “Atlas” and “Nothin’,” alongside classic hits. The band announced that second keyboardist Melissa Reese will sit out the tour for personal reasons, with longtime member...
Who Are the 'Big 4' Of Scottish Rock Bands?
Scotland’s “Big 4”—Primal Scream, Jesus and Mary Chain, Simple Minds and The Proclaimers—have left an outsized imprint on rock music. Primal Scream’s 1991 *Screamadelica* climbed to No. 8 on the UK chart, while Jesus and Mary Chain’s *Psychocandy* and *Darklands* defined noise‑pop...
Watch Zakk Wylde’s New Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
Zakk Wylde has dropped a new music video for “Ozzy’s Song,” a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, and debuted it live at a Black Label Society concert in Madison on March 27. The video blends archival footage from Wylde’s...
9 Rock Stars Who Were Fired and Then Outshined Their Former Bands
The article chronicles nine rock musicians who were dismissed from their original bands but later eclipsed those groups in commercial and cultural impact. It highlights Ozzy Osbourne’s post‑Sabbath solo triumph, Ronnie James Dio’s rise after Rainbow, and Sammy Hagar’s success with Van Halen, among others....
Judas Priest Announces ‘Sad Wings of Destiny’ Reissue
British heavy‑metal icons Judas Priest announced a 50th‑anniversary reissue of their 1976 album *Sad Wings of Destiny*. The deluxe set will feature newly remixed and remastered versions sourced from the original multitrack tapes, plus audiophile‑grade pressings, all overseen by longtime...
Ranking Paul McCartney's 'Wings at the Speed of Sound' Songs
Paul McCartney’s *Wings at the Speed of Sound* arrived on March 26, 1976, marking the only full‑lineup Wings record. The album produced two major singles—"Silly Love Songs" and "Let ’Em In"—with the former dominating the Billboard Hot 100 for five non‑consecutive weeks. McCartney deliberately spread...
George Thorogood Announces ‘The Baddest Show on Earth’ Live Album
George Thorogood & the Destroyers will release the live compilation *The Baddest Show on Earth: Greatest Hits Live* on June 12, featuring performances recorded between 1978 and 2024, including several previously unreleased tracks. The double‑sided vinyl and digital editions showcase...
Partial Guns N' Roses Reunion Highlights Troubadour Show: Video
A partial Guns N' Roses reunion took place on March 23 at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, organized by early manager Vicky Hamilton to honor late promoter Jennifer Perry. The sold‑out "Rock for Jennifer" show featured Slash, Duff McKagan, Steven Adler and Gilby Clarke alongside supporting...
Every Classic Rock Artist Who Released More Than 1 Diamond Album
The article lists the nine classic‑rock artists who have earned more than one RIAA diamond certification, meaning each album sold at least 10 million U.S. copies. The Beatles top the list with six diamond albums, followed by Led Zeppelin, the Eagles,...
How George Clinton's 'Kidd Funkadelic' Found His Groove
Michael “Kidd Funkadelic” Hampton reflects on his humble beginnings in Cleveland, from porch jam sessions to a teenage audition that landed him in George Clinton’s Parliament‑Funkadelic. He debunks the legend that he nailed the entire “Maggot Brain” solo note‑for‑note, explaining the studio...
Who Are the 'Big 4' Of Canadian Rock Bands?
Canada’s rock heritage is anchored by four iconic acts: The Guess Who, Bachman‑Turner Overdrive, Rush, and Bryan Adams. Recent legal victories restored The Guess Who’s original branding, while BTO’s classic catalog continues to define hard‑rock foundations. Rush’s progressive catalog sustains...
Billy Idol Announces Summer 2026 Las Vegas Residency
Rock icon Billy Idol announced a five‑date Las Vegas residency titled “Hot in the City” at the Fontainebleau from Aug. 28 to Sept. 5, 2026. Tickets become publicly available this Friday, marking the first major live engagement since his extensive 2025 world...
Geoff Tate Shares First Taste of 'Operation: Mindcrime III'
Geoff Tate, former Queensrÿche frontman, released an audio teaser for his solo album Operation: Mindcrime III, confirming a May 3 release date and a March 20 drop of the lead single “Power.” The record will explore the untold backstory of the original album’s...
Kevin Cronin: REO Speedwagon Reunion 'Exceeded My Expectations'
Kevin Cronin said the recent reunion of classic REO Speedwagon members exceeded his expectations, sparking optimism for a longer‑term reconciliation. The band halted touring under the REO Speedwagon name in 2024 after internal disputes, prompting Cronin to perform with the Kevin Cronin...
INXS Reissues Breakthrough 'Kick' LP on Limited-Edition Vinyl
INXS will reissue their 1987 breakthrough album *Kick* on 180‑gram vinyl on May 1, limited to 5,000 numbered copies. The record is cut from the original master tapes and remastered by Kevin Gray, with new gatefold packaging and liner notes by...
Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs Reveal Summer Tour Dates
Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs announced a 10‑date summer tour that kicks off on July 7 in Minneapolis and concludes on July 24 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. An artist presale starts March 11 with general tickets on March 13, and premium packages are listed...
Eagles Reveal New 'One of These Nights' Expanded Edition
The Eagles will issue a deluxe edition of *One of These Nights* on May 1, marking the album's 50th anniversary with new mixes, Dolby Atmos, and high‑resolution audio. The set includes a previously unreleased 1975 Anaheim concert, featuring Bernie Leadon's final...
The Black Crowes, 'A Pound of Feathers': Review
The Black Crowes released their tenth studio album, *A Pound of Feathers*, in March 2026, marking a second wave of new material after the 2024 reunion record *Happiness Bastards*. The album leans heavily on the band’s classic Southern‑rock formula—Rolling Stones...