Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Bob Dylan Releases Stunning New/Old ‘Murder Most Foul’
The song was recorded “a while back.” Over 17 minutes he weaves various pop culture references centered around the assassination of JFK
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Neil Diamond Updates ‘Sweet Caroline’: ‘Hands… Washing Hands…’
The original lyrics to his 1969 hit are filled with the key phrase, “hands… touching hands… reaching out… touching me… touching you…”
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Eddie Money Tribute Concert Coming to AXS TV
Five months after the beloved singer’s passing, his friends gathered on stage to perform some of his classics and share some stories
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Kenny Rogers Mourned by Parton, Henley, Richie
“My heart’s broken.” Tributes are pouring in from fellow music legends, including Don Henley, who was mentored as a 22-year-old by Rogers
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Def Leppard ‘Early Years’ Box Set Arrives: Listen
The deluxe set consists of their first 2 albums, B-sides, rarities, Radio One sessions, a newly unearthed 1980 live concert, and more
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Suzi Quatro Documentary, ‘Suzi Q,’ Due: Watch Trailer
The bass guitarist and vocalist is best known for a series of hit singles in the 1970s and her recurring role as “Leather” Tuscadero on the popular sitcom, Happy Days
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‘The Decade That Rocked’: Legends’ Photo Book Due
Photographer Mark “Weissguy” Weiss documented many of the biggest bands of the era including Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne, and Aerosmith. “He was relentless”
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Jazz Fest 2020 Canceled Due to Coronavirus
For its 51st year, the annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival had hoped to move its two lengthy April and May weekends to the fall
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Massive 12-CD Rockabilly Box Set Released
The set, which includes such giants as Carl Perkins, Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis, celebrates the original rock and roll era.
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Rock Producer Legend Ted Templeman Writes Memoir
A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music will take readers into the studio during the recording sessions for #1 hits by the Doobie Brothers and Van Halen
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