Classic rock

Stuck on a deserted island? No problem. Mainers gave us 40 of their favorite classic rock albums to get stranded with.

Remembering one of Bill Walton's most legendary Grateful Dead stories.

Southern Maine kids grew up listening to Electric Light Orchestra, even if they didn't even realize it.

WBLM's amazing 50+ year history began with this incredible first broadcast. Hear history being made.

From the Beatles to Zeppelin, some of the world's biggest bands never reached the Pine Tree State.

The legendary rock station will empty the archives for this annual historic event.

The best classic rock songs of all time were counted down on Maine's 102.9 WBLM.

The best classic rock songs of all time are being counted down to number 1 on Maine's 102.9 WBLM.

The best classic rock songs of all time will be counted down to number 1 on Maine's 102.9 WBLM. And it all starts Friday, May 26.

This is the first of many reasons to rock out with The Blimp in person in 2023.

Last week, Elton John performed at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts for the last time. Patriots' owner Robert Kraft had special tokens of appreciation for the artist, who also happens to be a close friend.

If you want to keep your classic rock cred intact, you will never, ever, under any circumstance, break these songs up in order to squeeze in another commercial. Sacred is sacred after all.

We're all overdue for some much needed calm and these classic rock songs are guaranteed to help the chilling-out process. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and let the healing power of music take you somewhere where there are no headlines...

Well, times change. I'm not one to colorize what was originally in Black & White (it's not up to me to alter someone else's work). That doesn't mean, however, that we can't think twice or have a discussion about what some classic rock songs have to say. Let the squirming begin...

Are these The Top Ten Classic Rock Instrumentals? Just maybe... ...and like you, we're pretty tired of the 24/7 never-endin' yappin' and complainin', so we felt a list of the best vocal-less classics would help ease the pain somehow. In other words, keep your mouths to yourself. Now, in alphabetical order:

You know the ones you love to sing along with? When they were first released as singles, nobody was around to care. Enjoy the weirdness: