Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Jan 20, 2022: Rolling Stones Honored With Royal Mail Stamps
The set of 12 stamps depict many of their iconic live performances from around the world, including their 1969 concert in London’s Hyde Park
Read More
January 20, 1982: Ozzy Osbourne Bites Head Off Bat
Did it happen? Setting the record straight on the legend of the rock star’s unusual diet of winged creatures, which began with a dove
Read More
When Eric Clapton and Peter Frampton Played Guitar Together For 1st Time
At the 2019 Crossroads Guitar Festival, Peter said: “I’m going to invite out a friend I’ve known a long time but never played together: Eric Clapton…”
Read More
SNL’s ‘Cheeseburger Cheeseburger’ Sketch
The sketch comedy series was cooking in Season Three. A classic skit featured John Belushi behind the counter of The Olympia, brusquely telling customers the limited menu items
Read More
Remember the ‘I Want My MTV’ Promo Spots?
When MTV launched, it was a struggle to get cable operators to carry the network and to convince viewers to watch it. This campaign solved both issues
Read More
Remembering Jim Rodford, of Argent, Kinks, and Zombies Fame
The bass player for numerous classic rock bands performed with the Zombies the month he died during their 50th anniversary celebration
Read More
Jan 19, 2007: The Mamas & Papas’ Denny Doherty Dies
The Mamas and the Papas were on top of the world. Then it all fell apart. We remember Doherty on the anniversary of his death
Read More
Jan 18, 2016, Heartache Tonight: Eagles’ Glenn Frey Dies
The music world was rocked with news of the death of another legend. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our comrade”
Read More
Jan. 18, 2020: David Olney, Singer-Songwriter, Dies During Performance
His songs were recorded by such stars as Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. He died onstage while playing at a top songwriters festival
Read More
Ringo Starr Begins 2017 Tour of All-Starr Band
The longest-running edition of the band’s lineup kicked off their new tour at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. Watch some highlights of the 21-song set
Read More