Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Jerry Lewis, Comedian and Humanitarian, Mourned
He is perhaps best known for his comedic tour-de-force, The Nutty Professor, his longtime pairing with Dean Martin, and his tireless work for the Muscular Dystrophy Association
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Savoy Brown Exclusive: Stream New Album Now!
Listen to the brand new album by the British blues greats in its entirety before it’s released to the public. Plus: Q&A with founder Kim Simmonds!
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Cheech & Chong’s Classic ‘Up in Smoke’
The ultimate stoner comedy film was released in 1978 on a shoestring budget. It was a huge hit, becoming the year’s #15 high-est grossing movie
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Bruce Springsteen Fan’s Amazing Selfie With the Boss
Eliza Sollers is a Springsteen fan thanks to her dad. At a Baltimore concert in 2016, she started snapping pics and got the thrill of a lifetime
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1979’s ’10’ Movie: Does it Hold Up?
The 1979 romantic comedy about a man going through a midlife crisis provided breakout roles for both Dudley Moore and Bo Derek.
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When Blondie’s ‘Rapture’ Earned an Unlikely Distinction
The band began as a cross between new wave and punk but earned chart success in other genres. One wild fact about “Rapture” can win you a lot of bar bets.
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That Time Elton John Surprised London Commuters
You’re waiting for your train when suddenly you see a performer you’ve enjoyed for years. When he starts playing, you think “I’ll catch the next one”
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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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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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