Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Cranberries’ ‘No Need to Argue’ Gets Expanded
The Irish band’s biggest selling album is receiving a 25th anniversary edition. Its hit single, “Zombie,” is the 5th most-viewed rock clip of all-time
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Alfred Hitchcock Classics Get 4K Blu-ray Collection
Four of the Master of Suspense’s iconic films, Rear Window, Vertigo, Psycho and The Birds, are being released in stunning 4K resolution
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Peter Green Mourned by Fleetwood, Mayall, Santana
The Fleetwood Mac guitarist was described as “one of the unsung heroes of musical integrity, innovation and spirit” and “one of the greatest ever”
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Allman Betts Band Releases 2nd Song From ‘Bless Your Heart’
Bloodlines run deep on this modern version of the ABB. Their follow-up to 2019’s Down to the River reveals a maturity. “We pushed ourselves,” says Betts
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Fleetwood Mac Early Recordings to Be Reissued
The 1969-1974 set features all seven of the studio albums the band recorded for Reprise Records during the early years, and an unreleased 1974 concert.
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New Book Explores History of Rock Documentary Films
The book includes interviews with Dick Clark, D.A. Pennebaker and Johnny Cash, and commentary by the Supremes’ Mary Wilson and Ray Manzarek of the Doors.
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‘David Bowie: Icon’ Photo Book Coming
The title gathers the greatest photographs of one of music’s greatest stars, into a single, luxurious volume, to coincide with the 5th anniversary of his passing
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Dave Mason Remakes ‘Feelin’ Alright’ With All-Star Lineup
It’s one of classic rock’s most covered songs and its author has assembled an A-list group, calling themselves the Quarantines
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Talking Heads Drummer Chris Frantz Slams David Byrne in Memoir
The subtitle of “Remain in Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina” refers to the two bands in which Frantz was a founding member, along with his bassist wife
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Pretenders Release ‘Hate For Sale’ Album: Listen
The album is the first to feature the touring line-up of Chrissie Hynde, guitarist James Walbourne, bassist Nick Wilkinson and drummer Martin Chambers.
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