The names of the bands that comprise the 'big four' of thrash metal are almost universally accepted: Metallica. Megadeth. Slayer. Anthrax. Easy. Widen the scope to other eras and genres, and it gets ...

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Each year, CBS News Chicago remembers some of the many people who made the city tick through a variety of talents and achievements. Here are 62 people whose memories Chicago is honoring in 2025.

The "Lay in on the Line" band's 50th anniversary Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded tour will play three cities in Texas.

The debate over whether or not Nirvana is a classic rock band (or if they marked the end of the classic rock era) still rages on today, but I’ll include them on our list anyway. Nirvana spearheaded ...

Most classic rock bands, especially those that came up in the 80s, have enjoyed long and enduring careers. Some classic rock bands from the 1980s, though, more or less disappeared after the decade ...

So far, 2026 is shaping up to be a banner year for classic rock fans. From AC/DC to Bob Dylan to Bon Jovi to Chicago, it ...

This week's selections are below, and we'll be back with another new batch of tunes on Monday, January 5. In the meantime, thanks for listening in over the last 12 months, and we hope you enjoy a ...