BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Remembering King Curtis, Saxophone Giant Who Was Brutally Murdered
Born Curtis Ousley, he also had his own hits like “Memphis Soul Stew” and recorded a steamy album at the Fillmore West.
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Frankie Valli, 92, is Now Retired, Says Brother
Bobby Valli wrote, “He has reached a place in his life where his family is there to love, cherish and to be there for him. We appreciate your love and concern.”
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Ritchie Blackmore Plays ‘Smoke on the Water’ With Deep Purple For First Time in 33 Years
The band is on a major tour to support their new studio album, Splat! The guitar legend exited the band in 1975.
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Rod Stewart Cancels Concert Tour Following Heart Procedure
“I want to thank the doctors, nurses and everyone who has taken such wonderful care of me,” he said.
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16 Tracks Featuring Jeff Beck: Eclectic Guitar
That sizzling guitar you’re hearing on tracks by Eric Clapton, Brian May, Stevie Wonder and the Pretenders? Jeff Beck, of course!
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Al Jardine & the Pet Sounds Band Keep the Sound of the Beach Boys Alive: Review
The 33-song set included songs from ‘Pet Sounds’ and the Beach Boys’ ‘Love You’ album, as well as a generous sampling of hits.
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Remembering King Curtis, Saxophone Giant Who Was Brutally Murdered
Born Curtis Ousley, he also had his own hits like “Memphis Soul Stew” and recorded a steamy album at the Fillmore West.
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Judy Collins Sets Farewell Tour, ‘Sweet Judy Blue Eyes’
The milestone run began in summer 2026 and continues well into 2027.
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Photographer Henry Diltz Sets ‘Behind the Lens’ 2026 Tour
The legend has shot over 250 album covers and was the official photographer at the 1969 Woodstock festival.
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Jimmy Buffett Coral Reefers Band Documentary Coming
“Capturing these stories was especially important because, like Jimmy himself, many of the original players are no longer with us,” said the film’s director in a statement.
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American Graffiti: An Appreciation on Its Anniversary
George Lucas’ 1973 coming-of-age movie, starring Ron Howard and Richard Dreyfuss, was a springboard to success for many of its actors.
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Strawberry Alarm Clock Releases 1st Album of All-New Material Since the ’60s
The group, of ‘Incense and Peppermints’ fame, features five members of the 1967-69 lineup.
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22 Rock Artists Who Changed Their Names
Pat Benatar, David Bowie, Bono and Freddie Mercury didn’t start out with those names. We reveal what their mamas called them!
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Radio Hits in August 1968 Were a Gas
Top 40 was rocking in 1968 this week with a WLS Chicago Top 10 dominated by many classic rock favorites, including hits by The Doors, Cream and Steppenwolf
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