Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff

Happy Birthday, Timothy B. Schmit!

The one member of the California country-rock band The Eagles that is from the state, he was also a member of Poco and has worked with many other acts.

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October 29, 1971: Duane Allman Dies

His death in a motorcycle accident on this day cut short the career of an astonishingly talented guitar player who became a six-string icon

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Neil Young’s 2017 Set at Farm Aid Was First in Months

It was a welcome return for the singer-songwriter-musician, one of the organization’s board members, as he played an 8-song set featuring many favorites

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Oct 28, 2022: Jerry Lee Lewis, Colorful Rock ‘n’ Roll Pioneer Known as ‘The Killer’—Obituary

The Louisiana-born musician was known for his wild piano playing, larger-than-life personality, seven marriages (including one to an underage cousin), and his early pop chart success

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Oct 28, 1964: ‘The T.A.M.I Show’ Concert Filmed

It’s the hip granddaddy of rock concert movies with an amazing line-up of acts: The Rolling Stones, James Brown, Beach Boys, Supremes, Chuck Berry & more!

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Oct 26, 1961: Bob Dylan Signs With Columbia Records

Dylan landed a major label recorded deal a mere 10 months after arriving in the Greenwich Village folk scene in 1961. Here’s how it happened.

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Oct 25, 1991: Bill Graham Dies in Copter Crash

The most legendary promoter in the rock concert business escaped the Holocaust as a child to transform the industry with his Fillmore West & East venues

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Oct 24, 2018: Tony Joe White, of ‘Polk Salad Annie’ Fame, Dies

His songs were recorded by many stars including Elvis. Brook Benton scored with “Rainy Night in Georgia.” White had just released a new LP

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Oct 24, 1962: James Brown Tracks ‘Live at the Apollo’

Simply put, it’s not just one of the artist’s greatest albums and live records ever, but considered one of the essential LPs in popular music

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Oct 23, 2020: Jerry Jeff Walker, ‘Mr. Bojangles’ Singer-Songwriter—Obituary

Born Ronald Clyde Crosby in upstate NY, the musician’s most famous composition was inspired by a New Orleans street performer he met in jail

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