Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff

The Who Predicted ’21 Was ‘Going to Be a Good Year’

As if 2020 couldn’t get any worse, there were predictions of flame throwing squirrels. Years ago, Pete Townshend forecast better days ahead

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Todd Rundgren’s ‘Something/Anything’ Gets 50th Anniversary Tribute Album

The acclaimed 1972 two-LP set included his top 5 single, “Hello It’s Me” and “I Saw the Light.” All net proceeds are going to charity

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2021 in Review: The Best Music Books of the Year

The year’s best music-related reads include bios and memoirs associated with the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Doors and Hendrix, plus much more!

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Alan Parsons Releases 2nd New Live Album: Watch

The legendary studio maestro has followed up The NeverEnding Show: Live in the Netherlands with another live album, recorded with a symphony orchestra

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2021 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, Dylan, the Doors and more

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Frank Zappa’s ‘200 Motels’ Soundtrack Gets a 6-CD Upgrade

The expanded 6-disc edition contains unreleased and rare material, including original demos, studio outtakes, work mixes, interviews and movie ads

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Wanda Young, Singer of the Marvelettes’ ‘Don’t Mess With Bill,’ Dies

She joined the singing group just prior to their signing with Motown in 1961. Their first single, “Please Mr. Postman,” became the label’s first #1 pop hit

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Triumph Unlocks Artifacts With New Vault Site

The Canadian power trio have unlocked over 45 years of their rock and roll history through rare photos, audiograms, video, behind-the-scenes content

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The Band’s ‘Cahoots’ Gets 50th Anniversary Edition

Their fourth album has been newly remixed, remastered, and expanded with previously unreleased recordings, including a 1971 live concert recorded in Paris

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Rolling Stones Crowned 2021 Concert Business Champs

The latest edition of the “No Filter” tour was the year’s biggest. Pollstar, which covers the worldwide concert biz, expects 2022 to be the industry’s best ever

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