Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Big Jay McNeely, Pioneering R&B Saxist, Dies at 91
His tenor saxophone playing style has been described as “honking and screaming” and it was a fixture on many early rock ’n’ roll and R&B recordings.
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Allmans’ Dickey Betts ‘Raring to Go’ After Stroke
One of 2 surviving members of the original ABB lineup, the guitarist last year reversed his decision to retire. He suffered a minor stroke in late August
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Marianne Faithfull to Release 21st Career Album
“It’s the most honest album I’ve ever made,” Faithfull says. “I’m in a lot of pain and worked really hard to get strong so I can do my work.”
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Memphis Music Hall of Fame Inducts Aretha, Box Tops
The Hall, associated with the Memphis Rock N’ Soul Museum, will now have inducted 70 artists with the addition of this year’s class.
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Bob Dylan Plans 7-Night NYC Residency at Beacon
The ever-busy bard, following up a year of major releases, brings his “Never-Ending Tour” back to the US. Of late, he’s been performing many of his classics
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‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Original Artwork to Be Sold
The piece, one of many rock works being sold, is described as “the single most valuable artwork in rock history…valued at a multi-million-dollar figure.”
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Badfinger Warner Bros. Albums to Be Reissued
Although the two post-Apple Records releases sold poorly, they are often considered power pop masterpieces by today’s aficionados of the genre.
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Michael Nesmith Returns, Following Heart Surgery
Despite abruptly canceling dates with Micky Dolenz in June and a subsequent quadruple bypass, Nez has shows with the First National Band Redux
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Joni Mitchell 1970 Isle of Wight Show: Watch
Mitchell took to the stage to deliver an outstanding performance against all odds. At times, it was a battle against the audience.
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Years After a 90s Hit + Accident, Steelheart Returns
The 90s rock band had a hit single and big album but an accident to frontman Miljenko Matijevic ended their career prematurely. They’re back
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