Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff

When Brian Johnson Addressed His AC/DC Departure

The lead singer described his “darkest day” when the band forced him out when his hearing loss caused issues during their tour

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April 18, 2024: Tributes For Allman Brothers Band Legend Dickey Betts

The guitarist and Allman Brothers Band founding member had suffered a stroke in 2018 and never fully recovered

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Eagles Announce Initial 2018 Tour Dates

The band’s manager gave Best Classic Bands the exclusive news that they would be touring. Check out who they’ll be performing with

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April 18, 2012: Dick Clark Death at Age 82

He was still “America’s Oldest Teenager” when he died. The former host of ‘American Bandstand’ brought rock ‘n’ roll into many homes for the first time.

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Apr 18, 2020: McCartney, Stones Lead ‘One World’ TV Special

The program, curated by Lady Gaga, celebrated and supported frontline healthcare workers. Elton John and Stevie Wonder also performed

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April 17, 1983: Mountain’s Felix Pappalardi Killed by Wife

After producing Cream and others, he became the bassist for one of rock’s first hard rock bands. But then his wife caught him with a younger woman

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The ‘Full Metal Jacket’ Drill Instructor

The real-life U.S. Marine Corps veteran’s performance was so realistic, film audiences didn’t realize he wasn’t an established actor

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April 14, 2021: Rusty Young, Poco Legend, Dies at 75

The founding member of the seminal country-rock band was one of the most influential steel guitar players in rock history.

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Remembering Gilbert Gottfried, Comic Known For Sharp Wit and Even Sharper Voice

He began doing stand-up at age 15 at open mike nights in New York City and soon earned many significant TV, film, and voiceover roles

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When Peter Green Quit Fleetwood Mac

They started out as a British blues band and were on the verge of success when their co-founder announced he was getting out.

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