Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Feb 27, 1971: Janis Joplin’s ‘Pearl’ Hits #1 for 9-Week Run
It was the album that fulfilled the Texas-born blues-rock singer’s artistic promise. Alas she was gone and unable to enjoy its success.
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Smithsonian Rocks: Behind the Fan Photo Book
The Smithsonian asked fans to send them rock-related photos and stories. We spoke with the author about the making of ‘Smithsonian Rock and Roll.”
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Feb 26, 1997: The Beatles Win 3 Grammys
The history of the Fab Four and the Grammy Awards is strange and disappointing. Despite their remarkable output, they were largely overlooked while active
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Feb 25, 1993: Marshall Tucker’s Toy Caldwell Death
The guitarist and primary songwriter for one of southern rock’s leading bands was just 45
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Moody Blues ‘Days of Future Passed’ 50th Contest
The band’s groundbreaking album is being celebrated with an expanded 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition. Enter to win this 2-CD/DVD set
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Feb 24, 1992: Kurt Cobain-Courtney Love Wedding
With a baby on the way, the Nirvana front man tied the knot with the leader of the band Hole. One of Nirvana’s members chose not to attend
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Feb 23, 2000: Santana Sweeps Grammy Awards
The legendary guitarist tied the record set by Michael Jackson for most wins in a night. Prior to his “Supernatural” success, he had won only one
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When Jethro Tull Won the First Metal Grammy
The winning act may have deserved an award, but not for this category. “Everybody took it for granted that Metallica were gonna win, including Metallica…”
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Feb 21, 2019: Peter Tork of the Monkees Dies at 77
He was the second member of the much-loved music group to pass, following the death of Davy Jones in 2012. “I’m heartbroken over the loss of my Monkee brother”
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‘Young Americans’ Became a Game-Changer For David Bowie
This soulful single from the “Thin White Duke” helped launch his U.S. breakthrough. Do you know the guest musicians on the recording?
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