Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Elvis Costello’s Debut Album, ‘My Aim is True,’ Gets Expanded 5-CD Set
The collection spans 104 tracks, demos, masters, outtakes, live performances, and other rare recordings (52 of them prev. unreleased), plus a 2026 remaster of the 1977 original.
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Beatles Different ‘Revolver’ Releases: The Last Time
Learn a thing or two about an album that’s been an essential part of your collection for decades, including the unusual decision about its singles
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Genesis’ Debut Album, ‘From Genesis to Revelation,’ Gets Expanded, Deluxe Editions
Originally released in 1969, the LP marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey, the first chapter in the story of a band that would go on to achieve immense success and lasting acclaim.
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Radio Hits in August 1968 Were a Gas
Top 40 was rocking in 1968 this week with a WLS Chicago Top 10 dominated by many classic rock favorites, including hits by The Doors, Cream and Steppenwolf
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Radio Hits in August 1972: School’s Out
A re-release of “Layla” was joined in the Top 10 this week with one of the all-time great rebellious classic rock anthems.
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Eagles Announce First Concerts of 2027
Their run at Sphere in Las Vegas now totals 74 concerts.
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Jackson Browne Schedules 2026 Concerts, First Since Son’s Death
The singer-songwriter has earned six Top 20 singles in his career including “Doctor My Eyes” and “Running on Empty.”
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Stevie Wonder and ‘Innervisions’: Reaching Higher Ground
On his 16th album in a decade Wonder needed a strong album. He nailed it. Like its predecessor, this one earned a wide audience and generated 3 hit singles
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Remembering Tony Bennett, Last of a Generation of Crooners (1926-2023)
He spanned popular music for more than seven decades. During his celebrated career, his recording peers ranged from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga.
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Top Radio Hits 1969: Pour a Little Sugar on It, Honey
As the decade came to a close, rock acts joined R&B artists for an amazing array of future classic rock greats, and a Broadway musical yielded 4 smash hits.
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