Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
When Dolly Parton Wrote a Song For Johnny Carson
In 1979, the beloved singer, actress and philanthropist was a year away from true superstardom when she appeared on The Tonight Show.
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Radio Hits in August 1973: ‘Bad’ Song From a Good Guy
The Top 10 for this week had plenty of classic rock hits including a bad, bad song at #1. If you don’t love these, have someone check your pulse.
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Tim Curry, Star of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Dies at 80
The film has been a cult classic since its inception more than 50 years ago.
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UB40 Prepare 2026 ‘Unstoppable Tour’
The legendary reggae-pop band are known for such global hits “Red Red Wine” and “(I Can’t Help) Falling in Love With You.”
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Triumph Announces 2nd Leg of First Tour in 30 Years, ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Machine Reloaded’
The reunion concerts mark the return of the power trio though Mike Levine is sitting out due to health issues.
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After 64 Years, the Hollies Announce They Are Calling It Quits
The group’s many hits include “Bus Stop,” “Carrie Anne,” “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother,” “The Air That I Breathe” and “Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress).”
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Dave Edmunds Performs Backyard Concert (2016)
The great singer-guitarist gave an intimate concert in Sweden and ran through a list of great covers and some of his own hits.
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Radio Hits in August 1967: Summer of Love
A memorable season resonated this week on New York’s WABC as a Beatles fave held the top spot followed by hits from The Doors, the Monkees and Stevie Wonder.
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Allman Betts Family Revival Sets 10th Anniversary Tour
“Devon and Duane honor their families’ legacies, evoking the haunting spirit of the greats,” says the tour announcement.
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Remember Paper Lace and ‘The Night Chicago Died’?
The band enjoyed two huge singles in their native U.K. But their 1974 single was their only U.S. success, rendering them to “one-hit wonder” status.
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