Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Queen’s Spectacular ‘Now I’m Here,’ Live in 1979
Over 4 nights, the Concerts for the People of Kampuchea in London featured an amazing array of British rock stars including organizer Paul McCartney, The Who and The Clash. Queen’s concert – at the height of their powers – was the final night of their “Crazy” tour
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Feb 9, 2021: Chick Corea, Legendary Jazz Composer and Keyboardist, Dies
The 23-time Grammy Award-winning musician died of a rare form of cancer that was only discovered recently. He was 79 years old
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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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Feb 9, 2022: Ian McDonald, Founding Member of King Crimson and Foreigner, Dies
The multi-instrumentalist was an integral part of launching the celebrated prog rock band. Several years later, he earned Platinum success with Foreigner
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NBA’s ‘The Greatest’ TV Spot: Best Promo Ever?
After the 2011-12 NBA was delayed due to a lockout, TNT heralded in the new season with an amazing ad that featured basketball superstars of different eras.
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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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Feb. 8, 2019: Lindsey Buckingham Reveals Open Heart Surgery
His wife, Kristen, shared the news on his social media accounts, noting that the musician had suffered vocal cord damage.
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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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Bono, Friends Perform on Christmas Eve 2015 on Dublin Street
See them sing some hits and holiday favorites on a busy street to raise money for charity.
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February 8, 1990: Del Shannon’s Death at 55
The veteran rocker was admired and produced by artists like Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty, and had been enjoying a career resurgence
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