Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
The Rolling Stones 1969 US Tour is Subject of New Book, ‘Is Everybody Ready for the Next Band?’
The title is based on previously unpublished first-hand accounts of those who attended the band’s first American tour in three years.
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The Doors’ ‘Love Her Madly’ – Perfection
An early review of the song described it as a “terrific new rocker… sounds like it will rank among their best single songs.” They were right.
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The Who Release ‘Live at Eden Project’ Orchestral Album
The unique venue’s natural acoustics and enclosed structures created a warm, detailed sonic environment that offered a clarity and intimacy unmatched by traditional stadium settings.
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Yes Sets Live 1976 Archival Release, ‘Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City’
The concert featured their formidable Relayer lineup—Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Alan White, and Patrick Moraz.
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Cream’s ‘Wheels of Fire’ Gets Super Deluxe Edition
The set chronicles the full creation and fruition of the supergroup’s—Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce—1968 groundbreaking third album.
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George Thorogood Sets ‘Baddest Show on Earth: Greatest Hits Live’ Album, Tour
The legendary blues rockers are celebrating more than five decades together.
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Phil Hartman Was ‘The Glue’ During His SNL Career
He began his career as an album cover designer. His SNL castmates referred to him as “the glue” because “he kind of held the show together.”
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Tom Jones Adds More Shows to Busy 2026 Tour
The legend, 86 years old on June 7, has dozens of concerts in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland and Europe on his calendar.
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Sonny Rollins, Giant of the Tenor Saxophone, Dies at 95
During his seven-decade career, he played with a Who’s Who of fellow jazz greats as well as a memorable solo with the Rolling Stones.
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Radio Hits of May 1966
This week’s playlist on NYC’s Top 40 powerhouse 77WABC featured a typically great combination of pop, rock and soul at the top of the chart.
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