Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
The Who’s Explosive Appearance on The Smothers Brothers Show
The Who had a blast on their now-legendary U.S. TV show debut and were a smash hit – literally – as Keith Moon’s drum kit exploded
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Sept 16, 2016: Ex Eagles Members Denied Kennedy Center Honors
Eagles fans had petitioned the organization to allow Don Felder, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner to be recognized with the Core Four. Only those who “carried the torch” are being honored
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When Lou Reed Played the White House
The onetime underground rocker played for the assembled dignitaries, politicians and guests who enjoyed “Sweet Jane” as their after dinner treat
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Sept 15, 2019: Ric Ocasek, Cars Co-Founder, Found Dead
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, wrote and sung some of the new wave band’s biggest hits, including “Best Friend’s Girl” and “Good Times Roll”
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Sept 15, 2017: McCartney Welcomes Guest at MSG: Springsteen
He’d already dazzled the Garden audience with a non-stop parade of Beatles, Wings and solo tunes, but Macca still had a big surprise in store
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Sept 14, 2021: Tributes For Norm Macdonald, Unique Comedic Voice
The comedian, 61, served as the Weekend Update anchor on TV’s Saturday Night Live for three of his five seasons on the sketch comedy program
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Sept 14, 2003: Jet Releases First Album
The Australian band Jet prove in the 2000s that rock music with classic roots can still resonate with modern audiences and sell millions of albums
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Sept. 13, 2019: Eddie Money, Veteran Rocker, Dies at 70
The rocker had recently revealed that he had developed esophageal cancer. A new season of his AXS TV reality series, Real Money, had just begun
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Remembering REO Speedwagon’s Gary Richrath
The guitarist, songwriter and singer – who authored their biggest hit – died on September 13, 2015. His bandmates and the exec who signed him offer tributes
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Happy Birthday to Producer Don Was
From his own band Was (Not Was) to producing albums by The Rolling Stones as well as for Dylan, Elton, Brian Wilson, Ringo and more, Was is one busy man
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