Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Pretenders 2005 Rock Hall Induction and Chrissie Hynde Blast
The classic rock legend’s slam came close to the anniversary of Pretenders’ induction. “It’s absolutely nothing to do with rock ‘n’ roll.”
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Sing Along With Joe: Cocker’s Misheard Lyrics
If you’ve never seen this hilarious video treatment of Cocker’s performance of The Beatles classic at Woodstock, you’re in for a treat.
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The Bob Dylan ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’ Video: Then + Now
A 2022 clip pays homage to the iconic opening sequence of D.A. Pennebaker’s cinéma vérité documentary, Dont Look Back, chronicling Dylan’s 1965 U.K. tour.
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When Neil Diamond Gave a Surprise Post-Retirement Performance
The singer came out of retirement to sing “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “I Am … I Said,” “Sweet Caroline” and several other songs for a benefit show
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Revisiting the Rolling Stones’ ‘Ruby Tuesday’
The song was written, for the most part, by Keith Richards in 1966, inspired by Linda Keith, his girlfriend at the time, who had recently left him
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Eagles Announce ‘Evening With’ Fall Concerts
The band, with Deacon Frey and Vince Gill once again joining mainstays Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, will play more shows in October
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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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The Bangles and Manic Monday: An Appreciation
Their first four singles had been completely ignored by Top 40 radio. That would all change with “Manic Monday,” penned by a mystery songwriter.
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Leon Russell’s Final Album Out Next Month
Nearly a year after his passing at age 74, his final album is being released. It’s described as “biggest, boldest-sounding album of his career.”
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Winwood and Clapton Perform ‘Can’t Find My Way Home’: 2007
Two members of British rock royalty reunite to perform one of the songs from their Blind Faith album in this Classic Video.
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