Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Ivan Král, Patti Smith Group Member, Songwriter, Dies at 71
In addition to playing bass and guitar with Smith, Král co-wrote several of the band’s most popular songs, including “Dancing Barefoot.”
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Julian Lennon Reveals Health Scare: ‘I’m Still Shaking Inside’
The musician, photographer, filmmaker and philanthropist shared news of a test result coming back as malignant/cancerous. “I’m still shaking inside… But my faith is strong”
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Bruce Hornsby Sets 2020 Tour Dates
Depending on where you live, the pianist, singer and songwriter, will be performing in three different configurations, including solo
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Ratt: Atlantic Years 1984-1990 Set Coming
The band’s 5-album output for the label is being released as a CD box set. The collection includes several single edits as bonus tracks
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Look Now! Elvis Costello Wins First Album Grammy
The celebrated British singer-songwriter had previously won a Grammy for a recording with Burt Bacharach. He resumes touring in February
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Roger Hodgson Sets ‘Breakfast in America’ 2020 Tour
Supertramp’s co-founder continues the world tour to support the album’s 40th anniversary. The LP was an enormous seller in 1979 thanks to three big singles
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‘John Lennon: Final Year’ Documentary Coming
The film is timed to mark the 40th anniversary of the music legend’s death and will include never-before-seen material and interviews
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Simon & Garfunkel ‘Carnegie Hall 1969’ EP Out Now
The recordings from Carnegie Hall capture early performances of songs that Simon and Garfunkel were introducing in concert to their fans
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Nathaniel Rateliff Sets 2020 Solo Tour, Album: Listen
The leader of the Americana band, The Night Sweats, is a favorite of fellow musicians. The set list will feature songs from his entire career and new LP
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Tower of Power Announce New Album, 2020 Tour
The Oakland-based stalwarts will release their 26th album in March, boasting their ‘signature funky and rhythmical sound,’ and will tour through July.
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