Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Sept 12, 1990: Fleetwood Mac Lineup Changes
Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie say they will no longer tour with the band in an era of fluctuating membership for the superstar group.
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Remembering Ramsey Lewis, Jazz Pianist Who Scaled the Pop Charts With ‘The In Crowd’
The 3-time Grammy winner and NEA Jazz Master successfully crossed over from the Jazz charts to the Pop charts, most notably with a 1965 hit
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September 11, 1987: Peter Tosh Killed
The reggae musician and activist was murdered by a man who he had assisted when his future assailant had been released from prison. Watch his duet with Mick Jagger
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Sept 11, 2020: Leader of Toots and the Maytals Dies
The founder of Toots and the Maytals gave reggae music its name and contributed classic songs like “Pressure Drop” and “Monkey Man” to the lexicon
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Sept. 10, 1999: Standin’ on the Corner Park Opens
The line in the Eagles hit “Take It Easy” about a corner in Winslow, AZ has become a tourist draw and economic boom for the town
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Sep 10, 2021: Monkees’ Dolenz and Nesmith Begin Farewell Tour
The shows had been postponed due to the pandemic. The concerts featured “all the hits, deep cuts, and fan favorites”
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Sept 9, 1992: Nirvana, Guns N’ Roses Feud at VMAs
Keeping score at the ’92 VMAs: Kurt and Axl spar, Kris throws his bass into the air, fails to catch it and injures his head. Nirvana take home an award
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September 8, 1954: Alan Freed Debuts in NYC
He gave the black music he played on the radio in the early 1950s the name rock ‘n’ roll, and after moving to New York’s WINS became its biggest champion. Then the payola scandal happened…
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September 7, 2003: Warren Zevon Dies
One of the greatest classic rock singer-songwriters, he left a legacy of distinctive songs admired by many peers and died with dignity and grace.
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Sept 6, 2018: Burt Reynolds, Movie Superstar, Dies
The actor combined tough guy acting chops with a devilish smile and a wise-cracking sense of humor, with a movie stars good looks
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