Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff

Top Selling Albums of 1971: Superstars

Recordings made by some of the biggest classic rock artists of the era dominated the list of top-selling albums in the U.S.

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When Kenny Rogers ‘Dropped In’

Years before his hugely successful solo career as a recording and touring artist, “the Gambler” scored a psychedelic pop hit with the First Edition

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Cars’ 2018 Rock Hall Induction: Third Time’s the Charm

Though eligible since 2003, it took the rock band a while to be nominated. The evening proved to be their final performance with Ric Ocasek

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Laurel Canyon is Celebrated in New Music Anthology

I See You Live On Love Street – Music From Laurel Canyon 1967-1975, a 3-CD collection includes Stephen Stills, Linda Ronstadt, and the Mamas & the Papas among its 72 songs

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Best Weekly Singles Chart of All-Time: March 1970 Edition

The week of March 21, 1970, was a magical one for the U.S. pop singles chart, with new hits from Three Dog Night, the Jackson 5, and the Beatles vying to be #1

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Remembering Tom Leadon, Founder With Tom Petty of Mudcrutch

The pair formed the band in Gainesville, Fla., as teens. One of his brothers is Bernie Leadon, a founding member of Eagles

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William Shatner: Rock Star

The Star Trek actor and longtime Priceline.com spokesman has frequently collaborated with rock stars on his recordings. He turned 93 in 2024

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“Abducted By the ’80s” Tour Stars Wang Chung, Men Without Hats, The Motels, Naked Eyes

Combined, the four acts recorded 28 Billboard Hot 100 hits including eight Top 10s

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10cc Expands 2024 Tour, With First U.S. Shows in Over 30 Years

The “Ultimate Greatest Hits” tour is led by founding member Graham Gouldman

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TV Anchor, Alisyn Camerota, Pens Memoir, ‘Combat Love’

The book chronicles her near-misses and misadventures at New York clubs like CBGB and Max’s Kansas City, coupled with the sex, drugs, and punk rock of 1980s New Jersey

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