Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
When Led Zeppelin Were Moved to Tears
With John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant in attendance in 2012, Ann and Nancy Wilson with full band and orchestra, and Jason Bonham, performed “Stairway to “Heaven”
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50 Years Ago: The Ramones Play First Concert
The Ramones epitomized a back-to-the-basics sound that became known as punk rock. Although they never achieved mainstream success, the group is now revered.
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The David Bowie – Bing Crosby Classic ‘Little Drummer Boy’
Years after the unlikely duo taped their 1977 collaboration, Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly did a note-for-note version of the holiday classic
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‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Promo Man, Artie Fufkin: ‘I Got No Timing’
One of our favorite scenes in our favorite mockumentary is when Paul Shaffer’s character sets up an in-store appearance
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Adam Sandler: The Thanksgiving Song
Lorne Michaels sure has had a knack for discovering talent. Sandler wishes all of you a Happy Thanksgiving in this Classic Video from 1992
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Sam Shepard, Prolific Actor/Writer, Dies at 73
He was involved with Dylan during the Rolling Thunder Revue, as well as Patti Smith and others. The prolific actor, writer and director has died.
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Little Richard and Tom Jones Rip It Up
The rock ‘n’ roll star was 36 years old when he joined his 29 year-old host to perform a classic on This Is Tom Jones
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August 15, 1965: The Beatles Shea Stadium Concert
How much of an impact did Beatlemania have? In 1964, they sold out Carnegie Hall’s 2800 seats. A year later, they drew 55,000 to the Mets ballpark
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Rolling Stones ‘Satanic Majesties’ 50th Coming
The special edition deluxe double vinyl/double hybrid super audio CD contains the stereo and mono versions of every song, newly remastered by Bob Ludwig. Have a look
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August 14, 1958: Gladys Presley, Elvis’ Mother, Dies
They were as close as mother and son could be. When she died, he said: “She’s all I ever lived for. She was always my best girl.”
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