Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Remembering Hugh Hefner, Playboy Founder and Rock Champion
The maverick introduced the world to the magazine that would change the way people viewed and discussed sexuality. He’s buried next to a fellow icon
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Status Quo Founding Member, Alan Lancaster, Dies
The bass guitarist for the British rock band had suffered from Multiple sclerosis for many years. He departed in ’85 but returned for several reunions
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Olivia Newton-John’s ‘Physical’ Goes Deluxe For 40th
The title track spent ten weeks at #1 on the Hot 100 and was Billboard’s #1 single of the 1980s. The expanded edition includes plenty of extras
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Steely Dan Releases 2 Live Albums Ahead of 2021 Tour
The “Absolutely Normal ’21” U.S. tour will hit 15 cities over 28 concerts. Listen to plenty of tracks from Northeast Corridor – Steely Dan Live
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Mick, Keith, Ronnie Talk About Missing Charlie, and 2021 Tour
In a wide-ranging interview, the remaining members of the Rolling Stones talk about the past, present and future of the band
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Best of James Bond Music Collection Released
The compilation of celebrated theme songs from the longest-running film franchise coincides with the release of the newest movie, No Time To Die
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John Sebastian Revisits Lovin’ Spoonful Classics on New Album
“I’d left the material alone for 50 years,” says the former Spoonful frontman, until his guitarist friend suggested they’d be ripe for new interpretations.
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Carlos Santana, Steve Winwood Release ‘Whiter Shade of Pale’
The pair of legends have collaborated on a cover of a rock classic. Santana has a new album, Blessings and Miracles, and a busy 2021 and 2022 tour calendar
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NRBQ to Release ‘Dragnet,’ 1st New Full Album in 8 Years
Said NRBQ co-founder Terry Adams, the only remaining original member, “The songs came out of nowhere…or at least somewhere nice.”
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Sarah Dash, of Labelle and ‘Lady Marmalade’ Fame, Dead at 76
The trio, whose funky dance number “Lady Marmalade” reached #1 in early 1975, fit in alongside of the glam-rock that was all the rage at the time.
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