Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Sept 3, 2017: Walter Becker, Steely Dan Co-Founder, Dies
The co-founder and core member of one of the most popular American bands of the past 40+ years passed from esophageal cancer
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September 3, 1982: US Festival Premieres
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak recruited rock promoter Bill Graham to book the talent including Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Fleetwood Mac, Santana, and many more
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Sept 2, 1995: Rock Hall Opens With Stars Galore
To mark the occasion, a concert was held at Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium and simulcast on HBO. See the all-star list of performers and enjoy some clips
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Sep 1, 2023: McCartney, Lewis, Seger Pay Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
Fellow music stars paid tribute by sharing stories of a man they loved, while praising his singing and songwriting
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Ticketmaster’s ‘Springsteen on Broadway’: Backfire?
The Boss will make his debut on the Great White Way this fall. However, Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan® program hasn’t prevented some fans from trying to make a quick buck
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Olivia Newton-John Returns Amid Cancer Bout
The much-loved singer-actress-author, known for her five #1 hits and her starring role in Grease, has turned to the stage while recovering from breast cancer
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AC/DC’s Brian Johnson Sings ‘Back in Black’ in UK
The singer joined the British band Muse at the Reading Festival in England. And what did Johnson sing? AC/DC’s classic “Back in Black,” of course
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David Gilmour Live at Pompeii Contest
A concert film of his two historic 2016 performances is coming to theaters for one night only. We’re giving away a copy (on DVD or Blu-ray) plus several related items
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Rush Members Lee and Lifeson to Form New Band?
It’s not official, but if it happens it may be called LeeLifeson. What are we talking about? An insider says that new Rush-related music may be on the way.
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Neil Young New Box Sets: 9 Albums from the ’70s
Two new boxed sets will make long-out-of-print albums from Young’s prolific mid-’70s period available again on CD and vinyl.
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