Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
‘Fast Times At Ridgemont High’: Classic Scenes
One of our favorite ’80s movies spawned a lot of catch phrases, a great soundtrack and the careers of Sean Penn, Forrest Whitaker and more
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Happy Birthday, Carlos Santana
Born in Mexico, he first started playing in Tijuana clubs as a youth. As the leader of one of the best-selling acts of all time, Santana remains the king of Latin rock
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Cream: ‘Sunshine of Your Love’ on Glen Campbell Show
This Classic Video features Cream performing their biggest hit live in 1968 on CBS, with a great intro by the friendly TV host
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Happy Birthday, Brian May: Rock Star, Rocket Scientist, Knight
So what has the birthday boy been up to? He still leads Queen and 2023 saw him receive a big honor. He also helped NASA as Dr. Brian May
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When Ronnie Wood Joined Hollywood Vampires For Jeff Beck Tribute
The guitarist joined the band’s Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and Johnny Depp at London’s O2 Arena
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July 19, 1986: Genesis, Peter Gabriel Top Chart
When Gabriel left Genesis in 1975, neither of them likely expected that 11 years later they’d have the #1 and #2 singles together on the U.S. chart
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Jon Bon Jovi: Reluctant Wedding Singer
A video from 2016 went viral shows JBJ listening to one of his signature hits performed at a wedding where he’s a guest. Then the song’s singer eggs him on…
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The Sony Walkman Was a Game Changer
This Classic Video shows the 1983 introduction of the newest Sony Walkman allowing people to listen to their choice of music while, well, walking.
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Remember Emitt Rhodes, One-Man-Band Artist?
The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist found acclaim with his 1970 self-titled album, but soon went over four decades in between albums
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The Billy Joel Guest at His 100th MSG Show in 2018: Springsteen
The Boss joins a growing list of stars who’ve joined Billy on the MSG stage, including Steve Miller, Paul Simon, Foreigner, and many others.
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