Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Radio Hits in November 1976: More Cowbell!
A novelty hit topped this week’s chart but there were huge rock hits from Frampton, Boston, Kiss, Rod Stewart and Steve Miller. More cowbell, anyone?
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‘The Who By Numbers’ Gets Rocking Super Deluxe Edition
The collection features a whopping 92 previously unreleased tracks and mixes including rare studio sessions, out-takes, early mixes, and live recordings.
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Martin Scorsese’s Life in Film Gets New Book, ‘Just a Shot Away’
The title drawing on previously unseen sources, original research, and new interviews to reveal the origins, genius, and influence of his life and work.
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Rod Stewart Adds Shows to His Last Rock and Roll Tour, Following Health Issues
“Ladies and gentlemen, after much deliberation and sadness, I have to announce next year will be my last tour ever, ever. I’m not retiring, but this will be the last rock and roll tour.”
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Further Proof That Celebrities Have a Secret Club: Patrick Stewart Edition
He was asked, “When you bump into another Sir when you’re out and about, do you call each other ‘Sir’?”
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Legendary 1986 Queen Budapest Concert Gets Upgraded 40th Anniversary Release
The 80,000 fans inside the Népstadion were supplemented by an estimated 40,000 people listening outside.
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Question Mark + the Mysterians’ 96 Tears: The Riff
It starts with one of the most memorable riffs in rock history and the tale that follows: You did me wrong, but you will get yours yet. So who is “?”
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‘Fleetwood Mac and Rumours’ in New Book Celebrating 50 Years
The 1977 blockbuster is the latest entry in a publisher’s ‘The Great Albums’ series.
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Blind Faith Book, ‘Birth and Death of a Supergroup,’ Arrives
The short-lived supergroup was composed of Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Ginger Baker and Ric Grech.
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New Jerry Garcia Music Arts Center Planned
The facility will showcase his expansive musical catalog, fine art, community ethos and enduring impact spanning the 1960s counterculture through today.
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