Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
11 Great Rock and Pop Summer Songs
Here are some favorites on our playlist that span several decades, to help you celebrate the season of barbecues, convertibles and beaches
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The Mark Knopfler ‘Going Home’ Single With 60 Rock Legends
A 2024 release of his song, “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero),” features a Who’s Who of rock musicians with the proceeds to help fight teen cancer
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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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Here Comes the Sun: Concert For Bangladesh Now Streaming
The GRAMMY® Award-winning 1971 album is from Harrison, Ravi Shankar, & friends (including such stars as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and Ringo Starr)
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1973: The Year in Music
Many of the stars of the ’60s were still making great music, but increasingly, the identity of ’70s rock was being revealed by new names.
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‘Conversations With Tom Petty’ Book Gets Expanded Edition
The first authorized book to focus solely on his life and work, is by author Paul Zollo
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Grace Slick: Amazing Photo at 1969 Woodstock Festival
We asked photographer Elliott Landy, for a special image of the classic rock legend at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. And did he come through!
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Radio Hits in August 1972: School’s Out
A re-release of “Layla” was joined in the Top 10 this week with one of the all-time great rebellious classic rock anthems
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Ozark Mountain Daredevils Celebrating With Final Tour
The seminal American rock band are known for their distinctive fusion of country, rock, and pop
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Aerosmith Retires From Touring, Cancels Farewell Run
The damage to Steven Tyler’s vocal cords, sustained during the tour’s 3rd concert, was worse than originally thought
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