Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
‘Dueling Banjos’ From ‘Deliverance’: An Unlikely Hit
The song, featured prominently in the 1972 thriller, was used without the permission of its composer. There’s actually only one banjo used.
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Eric Clapton & Friends Play 2020 Ginger Baker Tribute Concert
Some friends! Also performing were Steve Winwood, Ronnie Wood, Roger Waters, and more. The setlist honored the drummer’s work in Cream and Blind Faith.
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Black Oak Arkansas’ ‘Dandy’ Days on Stage
Taking their name from their hometown, the Southern rock band were a popular concert draw with a charismatic frontman, and hit with a well-chosen cover.
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New Book Series Puts Beatles Recording History in Context
Their road to stardom has rarely been described with such attention to what was going on around them: the British music scene and stars they followed to reach their goal, making a record themselves.
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Beatles in India: Photos From Pattie Boyd
A rare group of photographs documenting the group’s historic visit to Rishikesh, India, in 1968, surfaced in a portfolio compiled by George Harrison’s former wife.
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Sly Stone Documentary From Questlove Makes Streaming Debut on Hulu
“To be given the honor to explore his history and legacy is beyond a dream for me,” said the director.
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Paul McCartney Plays Surprise NYC Club Date at Bowery Ballroom: Recap
The performance on February 11, 2025, came two days after he was seen at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans and five days before he’ll be attending Saturday Night Live’ 50th anniversary special.
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Roger Daltrey Adds Dates to 2025 Solo Tour
The intimate shows will feature the star and his nine-piece band performing acoustic and semi-acoustic takes on songs from The Who as well as delve into his solo back catalog.
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Radio Hits in February 1976: You Made a Fool of Me
Eagles, Aerosmith and ELO each scored one of their many career hits. Eric Carmen and Paul Simon had the biggest solo singles of their careers.
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Tom Petty Honored at 2017 MusiCares Event
A long list of peers, including Jackson Browne, Don Henley and Stevie Nicks, paid tribute to the rock great in L.A. Watch Petty’s speech and performance.
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