Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Deep Purple’s ‘Made in Japan’ Goes Super Deluxe
The 5-CD + Blu-ray collection features new stereo and Dolby ATMOS mixes of the original by acclaimed producer Steven Wilson, all three concerts newly remixed, and several rare single edits.
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The Who ‘The Song Is Over’ Farewell Tour Begins
Pete Townshend, 80, and Roger Daltrey, 81, led their touring band on a career-spanning setlist on opening night of their North American run.
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The Number One Albums of 1974: Room at the Top
No less than 25 different titles were at #1 for at least one week in the U.S. The two artists with the most weeks at the top might surprise you.
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‘Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born To Run’ Book Arrives
The behind-the-scenes account of the iconic album, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, is from author Peter Ames Carlin.
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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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2025 Kennedy Center Honorees Revealed
The news came several months after President Trump both belittled the institution while also pushing Congress to designate $250 million to overhaul the facility.
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Raspberries Tribute Album w/ Lou Gramm, Rick Springfield & Others Due
Contributors also include John Waite, Vicki and Debbi Peterson (Bangles), the Lemon Twigs and Marshall Crenshaw.
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Radio Hits August 1965: How Does it Feel?
The Beach Boys, the Beatles and Bob Dylan were all climbing the charts. No less than 5 of the songs in the Top 10 were performed by the same musicians.
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Isaac Hayes: Stax, ‘Shaft,’ and ‘Chef’
The singer, songwriter, producer and actor revolutionized soul music, leading it out of the era of the three-minute single and into cosmically new territory.
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Radio Hits in August 1968 Were a Gas
Top 40 was rocking in 1968 this week with a WLS Chicago Top 10 dominated by many classic rock favorites, including hits by The Doors, Cream and Steppenwolf
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