Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
June 22, 2018: Pantera Drummer Vinnie Paul Dies at 54
Born Vincent Paul Abbott, he formed the groove metal band in Texas with, among others, his guitarist brother Darrell, better known as Dimebag Darrell
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June 21, 1981: Steely Dan Disband
Steely Dan were a star act during the 1970s who enjoyed hit songs, strong FM airplay and million selling albums. They broke up in ’81 and reunited in ’93.
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Davy Jones Talks About The Beatles
Jones speaks about how The Monkees and The Beatles had much in common and shares his feelings about the members of the Fab Four
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Dana Carvey ‘SNL’ Audition (With Choppin’ Broccoli)
Talk about a tough room! The likable comic nails it with his impersonations. Plus a bonus clip of “Church Lady”
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Remembering Wayne Jackson, Who Recorded With Giants as Memphis Horns
The trumpeter, whose talents graced many legendary rock, soul and pop recordings for over 50 years, was a recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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June 21, 2019: Elliot Roberts, Legendary Artist Manager—Tributes
The hugely influential, behind-the-scenes force in the growth of the rock music business co-founded Asylum Records and managed Neil Young for decades
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June 20, 2022: Dylan, Elton Among Stars Wishing Brian Wilson a Happy 80th Birthday
Many of music’s biggest names serenaded the genius on his big day, June 20, 2022. The list included some of the world’s fellow songwriting legends
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June 20, 2019: David Gilmour Guitar Auction: $21 Million For Charity
“These guitars have been very good to me, but it’s time that they moved on,” he said. The legendary Black Strat set a record for a guitar at auction
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Cat Stevens’ Recording of ‘Here Comes the Sun’ Honored George Harrison
The recording came in tandem with his new deal with Dark Horse Records, the label founded by Harrison and operated now by his son Dhani
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Steve Winwood Solo Debut: No Man Is an Island
The singer and keyboard player was a star with Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith. But his first album on his own didn’t connect with listeners
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