Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Rainbow Gets ‘Temple of the King: 1975-1976’ 9-CD Box Set
The 2026 release is described as the most comprehensive collection of the opening phase of the classic hard rock band’s work to date.
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Talking Heads’ Demos & Live Collection, ‘Tentative Decisions,’ Due
Their earliest years are being explored with an unprecedented look at the rapid evolution of the original trio—David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth—through a trove of newly unearthed recordings.
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New Book, ‘Screen Gems,’ Focuses on Rock & Pop Documentaries
Among the artists featured are the Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead, the Doors, Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, David Bowie and many more.
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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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Eagles Announce ‘Final’ 2026 Concerts, at Sphere in Las Vegas
The run at the state-of-the-art venue now extends to April, bringing their total there to 58.
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Radio Hits in February 1977: The Sound of Thunder
Songs by some of the biggest names in rock including Eagles and Steve Miller topped the chart. Fleetwood Mac released Rumours, making them superstars.
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George Harrison, Ringo Starr Solo Catalogs Get Reissues
George’s son, Dhani Harrison, oversees the agreement between Dark Horse Records and BMG. Ringo’s first four solo LPs have received new pressings on color vinyl.
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Film and TV Music of Swinging London—What’s It All About—on New Box Set
The 3-CD collection of 96 tracks includes such favorites as the Seekers’ “Georgy Girl,” Tom Jones’ “Thunderball,” and Lulu’s “To Sir With Love.”
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YES’ Epic ‘Tales From Topographic Oceans’ Gets (Super) Super Deluxe Edition
The 2026 boxed set features a newly remastered version of the original album on both CD and vinyl; rarities; previously unreleased studio and live recordings; and several new mixes by Steven Wilson, including a Dolby Atmos version.
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