Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff

Barbara Walters Tributes Include a Unique One From Paul McCartney

The trailblazing TV broadcast journalist was an inspiration to many future legends, many of whom have shared their admiration for her

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Ian & Sylvia’s Ian Tyson, Canadian Folk & Country Great, Dies at 89

Originally a popular folk singer, whose classics included “Four Strong Winds” and “Someday Soon,” he later became a cowboy singer.

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U2, Gladys Knight Receive Kennedy Center Honors

It’s the 45th annual event. “You could never have told me as a young girl starting my career that I would be honored on a stage such as this”

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2022 in Review: Best Boxed Sets, Collections & Reissues

Our annual roundup of the year’s best archival rock releases includes impressive packages from the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Elton and more.

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Thom Bell, Legendary Producer of the ‘Sound of Philadelphia,’ Dies

The producer, arranger and songwriter, was one of the cornerstones of the Sound of Philadelphia, with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff

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Terry Hall, Singer of British Bands The Specials and Fun Boy Three, Dies at 63

The frontman for the band that launched the 2-Tone ska revival, and later put in time with other popular British groups, has passed.

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Shirley Watts, Wife of the Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts, Dies

The couple were married for 57 years before the beloved drummer died in 2021. Her family wrote, she’s “reunited now forever with Charlie”

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2022 in Review: The Best New Albums by Classic Rockers

Recording legends such as Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, ZZ Top, Jethro Tull and many others, released outstanding LPs in ’22.

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Cheap Trick Rocks With New ‘Live at The Whisky 1977’

45 years ago, the band was in Los Angeles to record their second album. To get in shape for the record, they booked 5 gigs at the legendary venue

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David Crosby Changes Mind on Touring: ‘I Think I’m Going Back Out to Play Live’

In May 2022, he said, “Being on a bus tour is a daunting task. I don’t have the stamina; I don’t have the strength.” Seven months later, he’s had a change of heart

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