Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Bob Dylan, 85, Adds Dates to 2026 Tour
Beyond the dozens of U.S. concerts scheduled for summer, he’s added his first European dates of the year. He turned 85 on May 24.
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Emerson, Lake & Palmer ‘Works Live’ Returns
Recorded during the trio’s famed 1977 tour, the title captures the band at its creative height, performing songs from their storied catalog.
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Jeff Beck Book Biography Coming: ‘Blow by Blow’
The 2026 title draws on more than 30 hours of original interviews with Beck, along with extensive conversations with Jimmy Page, Johnny Depp, Clive Davis, and many others.
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The Fixx, Colin Blunstone & Peter Asher Announce Fall 2026 U.S. Tour
The triple bill comprises 19 dates.
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The Number One Albums of 1973: Each One Has a Story
The Beatles as well as 3 of its members reached the top. Other classic rock giants, including the Stones, Elton John, and Led Zeppelin, are all represented.
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Watch Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Gordon Lightfoot, and Ronnie Hawkins Perform ‘Me and Bobby McGee’
When the four legends recorded the classic in 2016, its producer had a high class problem.
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Radio Hits June 1974: From ‘Sundown’ to ‘Midnight’
We were listening to two Canadian singer-songwriters who had the biggest hits of their careers this week, alongside big songs from Grand Funk and Paul McCartney.
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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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Jeff Lynne, Dhani Harrison Sing Wilburys’ Favorite: 2019
Jeff Lynne’s ELO opened their 2019 North American tour with a 20-song set of favorites. He was joined by his former bandmate’s son on “Handle With Care.”
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5th Dimension Gets ‘Let the Sunshine In’ Box Set
The collection of 135 recordings includes the chart-topping “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In” and “Wedding Bell Blues” plus top ten hits “Up, Up, And Away,” “Stoned Soul Picnic,” “One Less Bell To Answer,” and “(Last Night) I Didn’t Get To Sleep At All.”
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