Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
SNL’s Classic Landshark Sketch, From 1st Season
In just its 4th episode, the comedy series was already a “water cooler” program. With guest host Candice Bergen, it skewered the year’s #1 blockbuster
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August 10: Happy Birthday, Snoopy!
To this day, we never miss the animated TV specials A Charlie Brown Christmas, It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
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Keith Emerson 2017 Tribute Features Grandson and Wakeman
A Musical Celebration of His Life was held in Birmingham, UK with a 60-piece orchestra, Rick Wakeman and others. 11-year-old Ethan was a highlight
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Aug 9, 2023: Bob Dylan Leads Tributes to Robbie Robertson
The lead guitarist and songwriter was considered to be the pivotal engineer of the quintessential Americana band
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Warren Zevon’s Final Letterman Appearance
The singer-songwriter was a frequent guest on Letterman’s late night program, even subbing for bandleader Paul Shaffer on occasion. He was the sole guest on his final appearance
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August 9, 1995: Jerry Garcia Dies at 53
The impact of the Grateful Dead guitarist, singer and songwriter remains pervasive in American popular culture years after his passing.
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TV’s Mannix Meets Buffalo Springfield
Mike Connors played a square-jawed private eye for 8 seasons on the detective series. One day, his character walks into a nightclub and there’s Buffalo Springfield!
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Muhammad Ali, Clint Eastwood TV Appearance
Two major icons were guests on a 1969 taping of The David Frost Show. The strange bedfellows clearly enjoyed a mutual admiration, in our Classic Video
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Bowie and Mercury’s Isolated Vocals on ‘Under Pressure’
Listen to two titans of British rock without the familiar bassline and finger snaps. The 1981 song, which reached #1 in the U.K., wasn’t a U.S. hit
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The Peanuts Gang Performs ‘Baba O’Riley’
When The Who endorse your editing skills on social media, it’s time to take a bow. Watch how Snoopy, Schroeder and Co play a Who classic
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