Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
June 16, 1965: Dylan Records ‘Like a Rolling Stone’
By the spring of 1965, Dylan already knew that he wanted to make a change in his music. On this date he set that change in “stone.”
Read MoreJune 16, 2016: NY Post Mistakenly Declares Meat Loaf Dead
The ‘Bat Out of Hell’ singer fell while performing at a Canadian concert. The paper reported that he had died, in some of its editions
Read MoreJune 15, 1989: Nirvana Releases Bleach LP
The first album by the trio initially sold some 40,000 copies. Their success eventually made it the biggest release in their label’s history
Read MoreJune 14, 1975: Frampton Records ‘Alive!’ Concert
A concert at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom is recorded and used for a number of the tracks of Frampton’s breakout album
Read MoreThat Time Elton John Surprised London Commuters
You’re waiting for your train when suddenly you see a performer you’ve enjoyed for years. When he starts playing, you think “I’ll catch the next one”
Read MoreJune 14, 2016: Wings Guitarist Henry McCullough Dies
The musician was also known for his work with Joe Cocker’s Grease Band, Spooky Tooth and others. McCartney praised his “My Love” solo
Read MoreJune 13, 1995: Alanis’ ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Released
Alanis Morissette may have only been 21 when she released the album. But its impact was staggering with huge sales and hit singles
Read MoreJune 13, 2017: Anita Pallenberg, Ex-Girlfriend of Keith Richards, Dies
The model and actress in some memorable films was first associated with Brian Jones, then spent a wild dozen years with his bandmate
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