Music Magazine The Best of Classic Rock First Edition Back Issue

When Classic Rock magazine launched at the end of 1998, there were some who thought it wouldn’t last 10 issues. “Who wants to read about a bunch of old bands with guitars anyway?” scoffed these naysayers. A hell of a lot of people, it turns out. Almost 25 years later, Classic Rock is celebrating its 300th issue – an incredible landmark by anyone’s measure. The list of bands and artists who have featured in the pages of the magazine reads like a Who’s Who Of Rock’N’Roll – Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, the Rolling Stones, Queen, Black Sabbath, Aerosmith… in fact it’s easier to list who hasn’t appeared in the mag (spoiler: it’s a very short list). And it’s not just ‘old’ legends – Classic Rock has always recognised the importance of the new generation of guitar bands that have emerged in the last 25 years, as everyone from Alter Bridge and The Darkness to Rival Sons and The Struts can vouch. This special commemorative magazine showcases the very best features and interviews from the first 300 issues of Classic Rock, from Jimmy Page’s up-close-and personal look back at Led Zeppelin’s early 70s peak and David Gilmour’s memories of Pink Floyd’s fractious heyday to our in-depth investigation into the mysterious death of original AC/DC frontman Bon Scott and our attempts to track down enigmatic guitar hero Ronnie Montrose. Add in unforgettable interviews with the likes of Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor, the reunited Black Sabbath, the surviving members of The Doors, modern rock heroes The Foo Fighters and more, it’s a document of not just 300 issues of Classic Rock but also 60 years of rock itself. So, happy 300th issue to us. Here’s to the next 300.