Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
April 29, 1993: Guitarist Mick Ronson Death at 46
He was David Bowie’s perfect foil in the Spiders from Mars but also a solo artist and in-demand sideman, producer and more. Remembering a great musician.
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April 29, 1968: ‘Hair’ Musical Has Broadway Opening
The idea of a Broadway musical based on rock and countercultural themes was unthinkable. Until it wasn’t. One show changed everything.
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When the Beach Boys Jammed With the Grateful Dead
“Another famous California group,” said Jerry Garcia at Fillmore East, and out strolled a band no one ever expected to see sharing the Dead’s stage.
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When Led Zeppelin Debuted ‘Whole Lotta Love’… At a Concert
They were still a new band when they came to San Francisco and broke out a chugging, psychedelic jam that would become a rock classic.
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Apr. 26, 2019: Molly Hatchet Lead Singer Phil McCormack Dies
He was the group’s vocalist for more than two decades. The band had suffered significant losses in three successive years
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30 Years Ago: Eagles Begin ‘Hell Freezes Over’
When the California megastars broke up in 1980, Don Henley said they’d reunite “when Hell freezes over.” In 1994, they knew what to call their new album.
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Apr 25, 2022: Susan Jacks of The Poppy Family (‘Which Way You Goin’ Billy’) Dies
Their recording of “Which Way You Goin’ Billy?,” written and produced by her husband, Terry Jacks, was a significant 1970 hit in the U.S. and U.K.
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When Lennon and McCartney Almost Went on ‘SNL’
Two old friends were sitting around watching TV when the show’s producer jokingly offered them money to perform. They were literally just blocks away
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April 24, 2016: Billy Paul, Soul Singer of ‘Me and Mrs. Jones,’ Dies
He earned a Grammy Award with his 1972 crossover smash and was part of the hugely successful Philadelphia International roster
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Apr 24, 2020: Harold Reid, Statler Brothers Singer Known for Bass Vocal, Dies
The singing group are best known for their 1965 hit, “Flowers on the Wall.” They were the backup voices for Johnny Cash on stage, record and TV
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