Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Christine McVie Mourned By Fellow Female Music Stars
Her peers called her a “gem,” a “beautiful songwriter,” and “an understated genius.” One described McVie as “an amazing human being”
Read MoreStevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood Pay Tribute to Christine McVie
Her long-time bandmates shared their sorrow. “She was my best friend in the whole world since the first day of 1975”
Read MoreIrene Cara, Singer of ‘Flashdance’ and ‘Fame,’ Dies at 63
She came to prominence in 1980 when she starred in the film, Fame. Three years later, she wrote and sang the title song for “Flashdance”
Read MoreNew Film Reveals 1969 Toronto Music Festival With John Lennon
1969’s Toronto Rock and Roll Revival featured such legends as Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis. Lennon’s appearance saved the promoter
Read MoreAC/DC at 50 Book Celebrates an Extraordinary History
The book examines the Australian rockers’ career arc through the lens of 50 milestone events, with photos, posters, advertisements and more
Read MoreRolling Stones Closed 2021 Tour With Intimate Concert
The performance took place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., to close the 2021 chapter of the No Filter tour
Read MoreWilko Johnson, Grimacing Dr. Feelgood Guitarist, Dies
The strutting, grimacing, six-string rhythm guitarist in the ’70s pub rock band had been diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2013
Read MoreSun Records Book Arrives From Author Peter Guralnick
The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll: The Illustrated Story of Sun Records and the 70 Recordings That Changed the World was written with Colin Escott
Read MoreRingo Starr Shares 3rd Clip From All-Starr Band ‘Live at the Greek Theatre 2019’
That year’s lineup featured Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, and Gregg Rolie, among others. Joe Walsh and Edgar Winter were among the evening’s guests
Read MoreWillie Nelson’s 1984 Live at Budokan Concert Gets Official Release
The concert was recorded and filmed, eventually seeing release only as a laser disc in Japan. The audio has been released for the first time
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