Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Andrew Gold Celebrated With Box Set, ‘Lonely Boy – The Asylum Years Anthology’
The Los Angeles-based musician established a reputation as an arranger and key member of Linda Ronstadt’s band before breaking out as a solo artist.
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Ritchie Blackmore Reveals Health Reason For Tour Postponement
The legendary guitarist had performed just two Blackmore’s Night concerts with his wife, Candice Night, before it was postponed due to medical reasons.
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Radio Hits in November 1968: Fantasy Will Set You Free
An amazing week for some all-time greats on the Top 40 including songs by Steppenwolf, Stevie Wonder and CCR. And we answer the question: Who was Derek?
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The Year’s Best Music Books
The year’s top music-related reads include bios and memoirs associated with the Beatles, The Band, Tom Petty, Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, Santana and others.
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Bob Dylan’s Stunning ‘Murder Most Foul’
Across 17 minutes, he weaves various pop culture references centered around the assassination of JFK.
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Neil Young Sets 2026 Tour With the Chrome Hearts
It’s a summer run of their “Love Earth” world tour.
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New Eric Clapton ‘Journeyman: Deluxe Edition’ Includes Prev. Unreleased Tracks
The 1989 album includes the classic songs “Pretending,” “Bad Love,” and “Before You Accuse Me,” and features many guest performances.
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ZZ Top Announces 2026 Tour
Billy F Gibbons has his own tour at the start of the year. The “Little Ol’ Band From Texas” then has U.S. shows with Dwight Yoakam followed by a summer run in Europe.
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Radio Hits in November 1973: Name That Tune
While Richard Nixon was insisting “I am not a crook,” Top 40 listeners enjoyed classic rock hits from Todd Rundgren, Steve Miller Band, the Stones and Jim Croce.
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Shine On: Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Gets 50th Anniversary Edition
The 2025 release, with previously unreleased alternate versions and demos, gives fans a new perspective into one of the band’s most iconic and best-loved albums.
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