Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Chicago’s Sizzling ’25 or 6 to 4′ Live in 1970
When they started out, Chicago rocked with the best of ’em. This live performance of one of their classics features the amazing guitarist Terry Kath.
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Tony Bennett, Last of a Generation of Crooners: Tributes
He spanned popular music for more than seven decades. During his celebrated career, his recording peers ranged from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga
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When Johnny Cash Sang With the Monkees
He was 37 years old when he first starred on his own music variety TV series. Early on, he was joined by Dolenz, Jones and Nesmith on a good-humored segment
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Tributes For ‘The Most Hilarious Man,’ Bob Newhart
The beloved comedic actor was mourned by Billy Crystal, Carol Burnett, Judd Apatow, and others
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Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt to Receive 2024 Kennedy Center Honors
Honors will go to filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, jazz musician Arturo Sandoval and NYC’s storied Apollo Theater.
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The Top Albums of July 1970
Some of the era’s legendary names in classic rock had new releases – many of which are in your collection – at the top of the sales chart this week
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Brian Epstein Biopic, ‘Midas Man,’ Coming
The film tracks the manager’s work not only with the Beatles but other British artists such as Gerry and the Pacemakers, Billy J. Kramer and Cilla Black.
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Rod Argent of The Zombies Retires Following Stroke
The British Invasion band are best known for such classic rock favorites as “She’s Not There” and “Time of the Season”
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Bob Dylan Adds Dozens of 2024 Dates To ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ Tour
The “Rough and Rowdy Ways” worldwide tour, named after his acclaimed 2020 album, spans 2021-2024. He turned 83 in 2024
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Tributes For Trailblazers Richard Simmons and Dr. Ruth
The careers of two of the more unlikely public figures intersected from time-to-time during the height of their popularity in the ’80s and ’90s
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