Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Nov 7, 2016: Leonard Cohen, Poet and Storyteller—Obituary
Less than three weeks after releasing a new studio album, You Want It Darker, the legendary singer-songwriter passed. The signs were there
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November 6, 1941: Doug Sahm Born
Revered by critics and fellow musicians as a roots music sage, the Texan had a pop hit in 1965 with “She’s About a Mover” as the Sir Douglas Quintet
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John Lee Hooker Jams with the Stones and Clapton
One of the most influential blues artists of all-time shares the stage with some of his disciples in an electrifying performance from 1989.
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November 5, 1965: The Who Release ‘My Generation’
The song captured the era lyrically, musically and sonically. While it has stood the test of time as a rock anthem, US audiences ignored it upon its release
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Bruce Lee: Boards Don’t Hit Back
The photogenic martial arts expert was riding a wave of success with multiple box-office hits and Enter the Dragon was about to make him a star in America.
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Nov 5, 2020: Len Barry, ‘1-2-3’ and ‘Bristol Stomp’ Singer—Obituary
He was the original lead singer for the popular doo-wop group from Philadelphia, the Dovells. After he departed, he scored a big solo hit
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Nov 4, 1978: Linda Ronstadt ‘USA’ Hits #1
Her ninth album, again produced by Peter Asher, found her career as a pop-rock singer in full bloom, with more hits from some well-chosen covers
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Watch The Beatles—Well, Paul McCartney, Anyway—Sing ‘Yesterday’ on ‘Ed Sullivan’
“Thank you… thank you very much. We’d like to carry on now with a song from our new album in England and it’ll be out in America shortly.
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Nov 3, 1992: Bon Jovi Releases ‘Keep the Faith’
When the band emerged from a four-year stretch between albums, their sound had changed and matured. Jon had shorter hair. They were ready for the next phase.
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Ringo Starr, Beach Boys Sing a Beatles Favorite in 2019
When the Starr celebrated the 30th anniversary of his All Starr Band, he got a little help from his friends Mike and Bruce
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