Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Justin Townes Earle, Musician Son of Steve Earle, Dies
The singer-songwriter, 38 years old, was given his middle name in honor of his father’s mentor, the musician Townes Van Zandt
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Eric Clapton Plays on Newly Reimagined ‘My Father’s Eyes’
Slowhand has joined the Cuban-born percussionist on a duet of his 1998 song, a deeply personal track that draws from EC’s own life
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Rockers Mourn the Passing of Quiet Riot’s Frankie Banali
Fellow classic rockers paid tribute to the veteran drummer. “When we hear the heavens thunder we will know it came from you”
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Rolling Stones Open Retail Store in London
Their flagship described as a fully immersive experience, will feature exclusive fashion and merchandise collaborations under the “RS No. 9 Carnaby” brand
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Patty Smyth’s First New Album in 3 Decades: Listen
She came to prominence as the lead vocalist of Scandal, with the 1982 song, “Goodbye to You.” Two years later, they scored with the smash “The Warrior”
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Aug 20, 2020: Quiet Riot Drummer Frankie Banali Dies
The musician went public with his cancer diagnosis in 2019. Though he’s not an original member, he was a force in their most commercially successful lineup
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Rory Gallagher ‘Best of’ Collection Includes Unreleased Stones Cover
The acclaimed musician died in 1995, at just 47. Listen to a previously unreleased cover of a Stones favorite with Jerry Lee Lewis
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Tears For Fears’ ‘Seeds of Love’ Super Deluxe Due
The 1989 album, four years in the making, was a worldwide hit and has taken on mythical status for its scope, ambition, timeless musicality
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Allman Brothers Band to Release Duane’s Final Show
The “lost” 1971 recording turned up on a cassette tape made by an 18-year-old journalist who had interviewed the band. He decided to tape the concert too
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August 14, 2020: Pete Way, UFO Founding Bassist, Dies
Way, vocalist Phil Mogg, guitarist Mick Bolton, and drummer Andy Parker formed UFO in 1969. His death followed the passing of another member by 2 months
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