Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Ginger Baker, Cream Drummer, ‘Critically Ill’
The legendary musician has lived as hard as he played. He turned 80 on August 19, but is in the hospital. He had heart surgery in 2016
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Harry Nilsson Unreleased Album Due: Listen
The album, which the singer-songwriter was working on when he died in 1994, includes several “new” songs plus covers of Jimmy Webb and Yoko Ono tunes.
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The Cowsills Release ‘Hair’ Update, Recording New Album
When ‘Hair’ topped the charts in early 1969, it showed there was more to this wholesome family band than met the eye. Today, they’re still at it.
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‘The Seeker’ Musical to Feature Townshend, Elton John
The production is from Rachel Fuller, who married Townshend in 2016. The recording, with the Royal Philharmonic, includes several Who songs
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Motown Founder Berry Gordy Jr. is Retiring
“I have come full circle,” the executive said at an event in Detroit. “For years, I dreamed about it, talked about it, threatened it.”
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Peter Tork: Celebration of Life Event Scheduled
The Monkees favorite said that he would not want any glitzy or flashy events, nor sad or solemn ceremonies. A public event has been scheduled
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Eric Clapton, Stars End 2019 Crossroads Festival: Watch
On the second of two nights in Dallas, Slowhand was joined by his guests for a rousing “How Time We Went.” Earlier, Joe Walsh and Vince Gill performed together
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Farm Aid 2019 to Air Live on AXS TV, SiriusXM
The annual music and food festival will return to the heart of dairy country with another all-star lineup. “Family farmers are essential for all of us”
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America’s Gerry Beckley Releases New Solo Album: Listen
The writer and lead vocalist of such favorites as “Sister Golden Hair” and “I Need You” has a new solo LP, Five Mile Road
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Robbie Robertson Releases New Solo Album: Listen
The musician drew inspiration for Sinematic from his recent film score writing for Martin Scorsese as well as the new Robertson/The Band feature documentary film
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