Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Jason Aldean Opens SNL With Petty’s ‘I Won’t Back Down’
Saturday Night Live offered an unexpected–and welcome–start to its October 7 broadcast as the country singer offered a tribute to the Las Vegas victims and their families
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John Fogerty Leads Acts Playing Tom Petty Tributes
The list of musicians that have the unanimous admiration of their peers is a short one and at or near the top was TP. Watch these beautiful performances
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Rock Hall 2018 Noms: Moodys, Geils, Cars, Bon Jovi
19 acts are nominated for the HoF’s Class of 2018, including many deserving acts. But scores of classic rock favorites are again missing
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Dylan, Byrds’ McGuinn, Hillman Say Farewell to Petty
Among Tom Petty’s major influences were the Byrds, whose Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman paid him tribute. Also, a short and sweet note from Dylan
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Tom Petty Tributes Pour In From Rock Stars, Fans
He is being mourned by his fellow musicians, each of whom was touched by the humanity expressed in his songwriting. A sampling of some of the best
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Musicians React to Deadly Concert Shooting
In the immediate aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting in US history at a country concert in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, musicians expressed their grief for the victims
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Steven Tyler Denies Having a Heart Attack or Seizure
After news reports claimed that Aerosmith’s tour cancellation were due to its frontman having suffered a seizure, Tyler called it “creative speculation”
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Tim Buckley Exclusive Premiere: Live ‘Buzzin’ Fly’
Listen to a previously unreleased live track by the great singer-songwriter, from one of two new packages being released by Manifesto Records on Oct. 13!
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Robert Plant Adds to 2017-18 Tour
With his new album, ‘Carry Fire,’ set for an October release, Plant is gearing up for a Feb.-March tour. Also: watch the newest video from the album!
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Nov 17, 1970: Elton Cuts 11-17-70 Live LP
His very first live album began life as a live radio broadcast in New York City. Though it was never intended to be released, its tracks are remarkable
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