Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Foreigner—Debut Album: The Inside Story
How the band was signed to Atlantic Records, as told by its members and label president, Jerry Greenberg. And the unique clause in the contract…
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Rolling Stones Release Expanded 2002 Live at the Wiltern Concert
The concert at the intimate Los Angeles venue is notable for the many rarely played classics performed during the set
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Steve Lawrence of Famed Duo, Steve and Eydie, Dies at 88
He earned a #1 pop hit in 1963 and formed a popular singing duo with his wife, Eydie Gormé, for decades. “I implore you to find joy every day”
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The Who at Winterland 1968 and 1976 Book Arrives
Author Edoardo Genzolini earned high praise with 2022’s The Who: Concert Memories from the Classic Years, 1964-1976
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Billy Joel Shares Behind-the-Scenes Clip For ‘Turn The Lights Back On’ Video
The clip utilizes groundbreaking technology. Joel had first played the song, which arrived on February 1, 2024, at the Grammy Awards
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Radio Hits in March 1975: Keep on Rollin’
Some of music’s biggest stars of the ’70s were heading to #1. This week’s chart was also a great mix of pop, rock and R&B songs
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Russ Solomon, Late Tower Records Founder: Interview
In a 2017 interview, the founder of the Tower Records retail music corporation discussed the history of the company. He died in 2018 at age 92
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Eric Clapton, Cat Stevens, Gary Brooker Play Benefit Concert Just Before 2020 Lockdown
It was the 3rd major all-star benefit concert in London in less than a month. Other performers included Tom Jones and Rick Wakeman
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Remembering David Lindley, Multi-Instrumentalist With Jackson Browne’s Band
He was the featured accompanist for Browne’s band throughout the ’70s and recorded with Linda Ronstadt, Graham Nash and David Crosby, among many others
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Jon Bon Jovi to Rock Hall in ’18: It’s About F’ing Time!
The band had been eligible since 2008. Did years of frustration boil over as JBJ spoke at their pre-induction press conference?
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