Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Thin Lizzy Gets 6-Disc Set of 1976 Breakthrough Year
The Irish rock band’s 6th and 7th studio albums, Jailbreak and Johnny The Fox, were released that year with such memorable songs as “The Boys Are Back In Town”
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‘The Big Chill’: Friends to Keep You Warm
It was one of the most successful films of 1983 and featured a big soundtrack of mostly Motown classics. Does the reunion movie of thirty-somethings hold up?
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Dave Edmunds ‘Swan Songs’ Singles Collection Arrives
The set features all the era’s A- and B-sides including “Almost Saturday Night,” “I Knew the Bride,” “Queen of Hearts,” and “Crawling From the Wreckage”
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Pour a Little Sugar On It: Bubblegum Music Box Set Released
The collection includes genre staples from The Archies, Lou Christie, Tommy James & the Shondells, The Cowsills, and Crazy Elephant, among its 91 tracks
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Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ Final Concert
We didn’t know that he soldiered on throughout the big 2017 tour with a fractured hip. Who could have known that their September 25 performance would be their last?
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Radio Hits in September 1968: Nah, Nah, Nah, Nah-Nah-Nah-Nah
Los Angeles’ Top 40 powerhouse KHJ had some all-time greats in its Top 10 this week including The Beatles’ longest-running #1
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Moody Blues’ John Lodge Adds to ‘Performs Days of Future Passed’ 2024 Tour
The bass guitarist, singer and songwriter will be joined by special guest Jon Davison of YES
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‘Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’ Doc Coming Soon
The film, which premiered to positive reviews at the Toronto International Film Festival, will have its streaming premiere on Hulu and Disney+ on October 25
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Watch Carole King, Queen Perform at 2019’s Global Citizen Event
The concert was believed to be the singer-songwriting legend’s first scheduled public performance since she sang 2 songs at a 2017 event
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Elton John Pens Book, ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life on Tour’
The star shares his fondest memories, most unforgettable moments, and previously untold stories from his record-breaking final tour
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