Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Turtles Albums Expanded: Exclusive Interview With Howard Kaylan
The group’s studio LPs, originally released on White Whale, are being reissued on vinyl for the first time in more than a decade. Kaylan offers insights
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Tom Petty’s Family Denounces Use of ‘I Won’t Back Down’ at Trump Rally
Tom Petty’s family has denounced the Donald Trump campaign’s use of the musician’s 1989 hit, “I Won’t Back Down,” tonight (June 20) at Presidential rally in Oklahoma. Hours after the rally at the BOK Center in Tulsa ended, Petty’s social
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Best Classic Bands’ 5th Anniversary: Thanks to You
We flipped the “On” switch on June 12, 2015 to celebrate the artists, music and pop culture of the classic rock era. Thanks for letting us be a part of your day
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Neil Young to Release ‘Homegrown’ Album… 45 Years Later
Long described by fans as a mysterious “lost” album, it was recorded in 1974 and 1975. He describes it as “the one that got away”
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Yes’ Steve Howe Sets New Solo Album: Listen
Love Is is his first solo LP since the all-instrumental Time in 2011. He sings and plays electric, acoustic and steel guitars, keyboards, percussion and bass guitar
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Cat Stevens Cancels 2020 Tour Due to Pandemic
The singer-songwriting legend was planning to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his Tea For the Tillerman album. He expects to tour in “the near future”
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The The’s Matt Johnson: ‘Close Shave With the Grim Reaper’
The singer for the English post-punk group had emergency throat surgery after a throat infection took an unexpected and freakish turn
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Kansas Previews New Album, ‘The Absence of Presence’
The progressive rock band talk about their new LP and offer a video for the first release. They have a big summer tour planned with two other major bands
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Led Zeppelin’s ‘Celebration Day’ Concert: Watch
The band has organized a global watch party for their historic 2007 concert film. It was their first headline show in 27 years
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Label Veteran on the Wild ’80s Music Scene: New Book
In his 4th book, Run-Out Groove: Inside Capitol’s 1980s Hits & Stiffs, Dave Morrell documents a culture rife with abusive bosses, payola, and more
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