Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff

The Rolling Stones’ Rice Krispies TV Commercial

In 1964, they were a band on the rise and were chosen by the cereal’s UK ad agency to write and perform an original song touting the brand’s Snap, Crackle Pop good taste

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With Tina Turner’s Passing, 6 of the ‘We Are the World’ Soloists Have Died

“We Are the World” behind-the-scenes videos show the performers working hard throughout the night to perfect their brief segments

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Chicago and Doobie Brothers Set Summer Tour

The legendary classic rock bands have announced a big North American tour together. Click for ticket info and see if they’ll be playing near you

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When Bono Joined Springsteen Onstage in Dublin

Watch the two classic rock superstars perform ‘Because The Night,’ the Springsteen/Patti Smith song they like to sing together.

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When Spinal Tap Reunited for Their 35th Anniversary

Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbons and Derek Smalls performed an acoustic set for an appreciative Tribeca Film Festival audience following a special screening

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Linda Ronstadt Honors Eagles at 2016 Kennedy Center

She was one of their biggest benefactors, giving Glenn Frey and Don Henley’s careers a significant early boost as members of her band

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The Doors to Have Their ‘Day’

Fifty years to the day of the release of The Doors’ self-titled debut on January 4, 1967, the iconic Los Angeles band will be honored with Day of the Doors

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Remembering Austin Powers’ ‘Mini-Me,’ Verne Troyer

The 2 ft. 8 in. actor was born with a genetic disorder known as achondroplasia dwarfism. He made his – mostly silent – mark in the film series

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Bob Seger Leads Stars in Eagles ‘Fast Lane’ Tribute

The Detroit rocker led a cast that included Vince Gill, Kings of Leon and even Ringo Starr to perform a hit at the 2016 Kennedy Center Honors

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U2 2017: Tour and New Album in Forecast

In a Christmas video greeting to their fans, Bono said the band “will honor 30 years of The Joshua Tree” with “some special shows coming”

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