Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Was James Brown Murdered? CNN Investigation
An extensive, bombshell report says that Brown’s widow, son and manager want an autopsy or criminal investigation into his 2006 death from “natural causes”
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Valerie Carter Prev. Unreleased Music: Listen
The previously unreleased music from the late L.A. vocalist features contributions from Prince, Lowell George and Linda Ronstadt, among others.
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Sammy Hagar Announces Album, Tour
The 10 songs on ‘Space Between’ were “sewn together conceptually for a complete mental, emotional and physical experience,” said the Red Rocker.
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Tom Jones 2019 Tour Calendar Fills Up
Not even 2017 hip surgery can slow down the singer, who turns 79 this year. His schedule includes a performance at Jazz Fest
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Super Bowl LIII Halftime: Rock Fans’ Toilet Break?
After years of rocking performances from Paul McCartney, The Who, the Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and Prince, the NFL has turned its back on classic rock stars
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Linda Ronstadt Opens Up About Parkinson’s
Her career has spanned more than 5 decades, yet she has never released a live album… until now. Live in Hollywood, from 1980, includes many favorites
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The Specials Release Album, Add to Tour
Listen to several tracks from Encore, their first new album in nearly 4 decades. They’ll celebrate on the road with an extensive tour
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Blue Cheer Drummer Paul Whaley Dead at 72
Blue Cheer is often credited as pioneering the heavy metal sound that arrived in the late ’60s and early ’70s in the wake of psychedelic rock.
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Jefferson Starship, Hot Tuna Reissues Due
Also included in the deal are albums by Jefferson Airplane, Grace Slick solo and other related band members, including the late Paul Kantner.
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JJ Cale Posthumous Collection Due
The late singer-songwriter, who influenced Neil Young and Eric Clapton, would often reserve outtakes from one album for later release on another.
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