Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
The Roches’ Get 3-CD Collection, ‘The Warner Bros./Rykodisc Albums’
Sisters Maggie, Terre, and Suzzy pushed the boundaries of so-called “folk music.” Their songs were personal, funny, vulnerable, witty, sad, joyful, and utterly original as they bared their hearts and souls in striking harmony.
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Radio Hits in 1982: Top 40 Was Still Rockin’
Songs by Fleetwood Mac (group and solo) and Rod Stewart were among the biggest Top 40 hits as were certain smashes by the Alan Parsons Project and Survivor.
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Emerson, Lake & Palmer ‘Works Live’ Returns
Recorded during the trio’s famed 1977 tour, the title captures the band at its creative height, performing songs from their storied catalog.
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David Lee Roth Cancels Remaining 2026 Tour Dates: Report
The news is surprising since the 71 year-old had already played several dozen dates this year and there were only a handful of shows remaining.
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Bob Seger’s ‘Face the Promise’ Album Gets Expanded
The LP, from 2006, was his 16th studio effort, and debuted at #4 on Billboard.
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Paul Simon Made a Surprise Appearance at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival
All the signs were there. The final set on the 2nd night was billed as “American Tune Revue” presented by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats.
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New Film Checks Into the Sunset Marquis, the Hotel That Hosted the Biggest Rock Stars
If These Walls Could Rock explores what is described as “one place in L.A. that has served as the home-away-from-home for the biggest names in rock and roll.”
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SNL’s Celebrity ‘Jeopardy’ With ‘Sean Connery’ and ‘Burt Reynolds’
The sketch comedy series has had dozens of popular recurring skits. Will Ferrell plays it straight as Alex Trebek, who’s tormented by his celebrity guests.
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Remastered ‘Rocky’ Film to Return to Theaters For 50th Anniversary
The original movie, which premiered on Nov. 20, 1976, received ten Academy Award® nominations and won three, including Best Picture and Best Director.
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Chicago’s Sizzling ’25 or 6 to 4′ Live in 1970
When they started out, they rocked with the best of ’em. This live performance of one of their classics features the amazing guitarist Terry Kath.
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