Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Feb 19, 2017: Larry Coryell, Jazz-Rock Guitar Great, Dies After Concert
One of the most masterful and influential players of the fusion era of the ’60s/’70s, he had performed in New York City hours earlier
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2016 in Review: The Best Music Books of the Year
For some of us, the best way to spend the holidays is curled up under a blanket by the fireplace with a huge stack of music books. Our guide to 2016’s best.
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Bob Dylan’s In Absentia Nobel Thank You Speech
He couldn’t get to Sweden to accept the prestigious prize, but Dylan wrote an eloquent, gracious speech to express his gratitude. Read it all here.
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Lemmy Kilmister in ‘Airheads’
Lemmy Kilmister made several feature film cameo appearances including this memorable scene in a 1994 comedy cult classic
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2016 in Review: Essential Classic Rock Reissues
It’s December! Time to buy up all of the great reissues of 2016. Our guide to the year’s best, including the Beatles, Yes, Rush, the Who, Ramones and more.
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Guns N’ Roses Announce 2017 Tour Dates
A teaser video hinted at a Guns N’ Roses North American tour next year. We’ve got the dates. The band’s current tour reunites Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan.
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Stevie Nicks Extends 24 Karat Tour With Pretenders
Two of rock’s greatest women performers have announced plenty of new 24 Karat Gold dates for 2017 at arenas throughout North America
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The Eagles Are Through, Says Don Henley
Fans hoped that there might still be an Eagles after the death of Glenn Frey, but the band’s other co-founder has now announced that it’s all over.
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Eric Clapton Announces U.S. Dates; More to Come?
Slowhand is still touring; he’s just being a bit more selective on the rigorous demands that full blown tours have. See where he’ll be in 2017
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The Last Waltz 40th Anniversary Giveaway
Many consider it the greatest rock concert of all time. Now celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a variety of new editions. Click for details…
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