Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Dylan Finally Responds: Nobel ‘Amazing, Incredible’
Following a week in which the Swedish committee honoring the bard with the Literature award heard nothing from him, Dylan’s website notes his win.
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David Crosby Talks About Bob Dylan, New Album
While promoting Lighthouse he tells of Dylan watching the Byrds rehearse “Tambourine Man.” “He listened to us play it and you could hear the gears grinding”
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‘Stairway to Heaven’: Like You’ve Never Heard It
Lucas Brar is a singer-songwriter from Stockholm with a masters degree. In his creative video, a new acquaintance misinterprets what kind of music he plays
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Earliest Live Doors Recording to Be Released
Tapes from a May 1966 concert by the house band at a Sunset Strip bar feature blues covers and early versions of Doors originals. They were not even known to exist until recently
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Vinyl Box Sets Due
The band’s entire studio album output is being released on twin box sets in an arrangement with his two longtime labels. Yeah, it’s time to get a turntable
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When Elton John Surprised at ‘Lion King’ Anniversary Show
The stats for the long-running musical smash are staggering. For the 20th anniversary of its Broadway run, the audience was treated to a special guest performance
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Songwriters Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
Jeff Lynne, Sly Stone, Cat Stevens and Bryan Adams are among the classic rockers nominated for the prestigious songwriting award.
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Exclusive: Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott Meets Ian Hunter on Speakeasy
The second season of public TV’s Speakeasy has begun and we have an exclusive sneak peak featuring two classic rock icons in conversation.
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Rock Hall 2017 Nominees Express Their Gratitude
Steve Perry, Jeff Lynne, Rod Argent and other artists who have passed Step 2 of the Rock Hall’s induction process took to social media to acknowledge the honor
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