Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Rolling Stones Set ‘No Filter’ European Tour
The dates follow last year’s tour of South America, historic night in Havana, Cuba and their Desert Trip performances. They promise the hits and unexpected tracks each night
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Paul Rodgers Opens ‘Free Spirit’ Tour
Nearly 50 years after co-founding the British rock band, their lead singer is on a month-long tour to celebrate the music of Free. Videos from opening night
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Robert Plant Mystery Post: Zeppelin Reunion Hint?
Is Led Zeppelin headlining the second edition of the Desert Trip festival? Is the singer releasing a new album? Or is it nothing at all? Hmmm.
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Jonathan Demme, Oscar-Winning Director, Dies
Among his greatest successes were ‘The Silence of the Lambs,’ ‘Philadelphia’ and the Talking Heads concert film ‘Stop Making Sense.’
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Gregg Allman: ‘I’m Resting,’ Not in Hospice Care
It’s only an unsubstantiated rumor at this point, but some websites are reporting that the legendary Allman Brothers Band co-founder is under hospice care.
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Win ‘The Midnight Special’ 11-DVD Set
Every time we share our feature on The Midnight Special TV series, our readers reminisce about the program. Now it’s time to give one of you a copy of the set
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Win: Pink Floyd ‘The Early Years’ 27-CD Box Set
The massive collection covers 1965-1972 and contains TV recordings, BBC sessions, unreleased tracks, outtakes and demos, with more than 12 hours of audio
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Journey Welcomed Into Rock Hall Class of 2017
After much speculation, longtime lead singer Steve Perry did attend the band’s induction, though he didn’t perform. Neal Schon: “I got too choked up”
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When Patti Smith Joined U2 After 2015 Paris Terrorist Attacks
U2 chose her “People Have the Power” as their entrance song on their tour. Watch her live performance with them on an emotional night
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Oct. 17, 2017: The Tragically Hip’s Gord Downie Dies
The beloved Canadian band’s frontman went out on one last tour after he was diagnosed with cancer. He lived ‘the life,’ said the band in a statement.
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