Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
March 22, 1965: Dylan ‘Brings it All Back Home’
As 1965 dawned, with the Beatles having redrawn the map, the singer-songwriter from Minnesota knew he wanted to try something different
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It’s Not Christmas Until We Hear Eartha Kitt Sing ‘Santa Baby’
Her 1953 classic offers a sly yuletide wish list–including a yacht, a duplex and the deed to a platinum mine–sung to a sugar-daddy Santa
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Mar 22, 2019: Scott Walker, of Walker Brothers Fame, Dies
Although they were American, the Walker Brothers set up shop in England and were swept into fame as part of the British Invasion.
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Frank, Dean, and Sammy: Rat Pack Holiday Treats
It wouldn’t be a holiday season without some classic performances from the ensemble’s three leading members, separately and together
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March 21, 1964: Beatles’ ‘She Loves You’ Hits #1
They were already on top in the US with “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” Then they replaced themselves. And then they did it again! The fab chart story
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Dolly Parton’s Holiday Album and Its Perfect Title
The collection, with many duets including one with Willie Nelson, was the beloved singer-songwriter’s first Christmas album in 30 years
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David Bowie Gift to Guitarist Pal, Adrian Belew
In 1990, Belew was musical director for Bowie’s Sound+Vision tour. The legend gave him 2 songs for his album. “Pretty Pink Rose” absolutely wails
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Beatles Christmas Records: Annual Message to Fans
Their holiday tradition of recording jolly messages for fan club members was an important part of the band’s relationship with their most ardent supporters
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March 19, 1982: Guitarist Randy Rhoads Dies
He was only 25, and one of the most promising guitarists in rock. One night in Florida he boarded a small plane and it didn’t end well. RIP.
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William Shatner Christmas Album Features Top Rockers
The album features guests Iggy Pop, Ian Anderson, Judy Collins, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Rick Wakeman and more.
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