Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Warren Zevon’s Final Letterman Appearance
The singer-songwriter was a frequent guest on Letterman’s late night program, even subbing for bandleader Paul Shaffer on occasion. He was the sole guest on his final appearance
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Aug 9, 2023: Bob Dylan Leads Tributes to Robbie Robertson
The lead guitarist and songwriter was considered to be the pivotal engineer of the quintessential Americana band
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August 9, 1995: Jerry Garcia Dies at 53
The impact of the Grateful Dead guitarist, singer and songwriter remains pervasive in American popular culture years after his passing.
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TV’s Mannix Meets Buffalo Springfield
Mike Connors played a square-jawed private eye for 8 seasons on the detective series. One day, his character walks into a nightclub and there’s Buffalo Springfield!
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Bowie and Mercury’s Isolated Vocals on ‘Under Pressure’
Listen to two titans of British rock without the familiar bassline and finger snaps. The 1981 song, which reached #1 in the U.K., wasn’t a U.S. hit
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The Peanuts Gang Performs ‘Baba O’Riley’
When The Who endorse your editing skills on social media, it’s time to take a bow. Watch how Snoopy, Schroeder and Co play a Who classic
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Aug. 8, 2017: Glen Campbell, Country-Pop Superstar, Dies
Following a long battle with Alzheimer’s, the masterful artist who transcended genre passed. His string of hits told only part of his remarkable story.
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Booker T & the MG’s ‘Green Onions’: Still Cookin’
A live performance of Booker T & The MG’s “Green Onions” is one of the great instrumentals of the ’60s from the legendary Stax Records house band
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Aug 8, 2019: Beatles Fans Recreate Abbey Road Album Cover on 50th Anniversary
On the 50th anniversary of the album cover shoot, thousands celebrated the big day to reenact the iconic photo on the famed zebra crossing
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When Christine McVie Joined Fleetwood Mac
Asked to join just 10 days before a tour, the singer, songwriter and keyboard player had already played on three of their albums. In time she became an essential creative component of the group
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