Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Chicago Adds to Busy Summer Calendar
Chicago has added several new dates to follow up their joint tour with REO Speedwagon. Chicago will perform one of their legendary albums in its entirety
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Dead or Alive Drummer Steve Coy Dies at 56
The Liverpool-based dance-pop band is best known for its 1985 #11 hit “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record).” Coy’s passing follows that of singer Pete Burns.
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Bruce Springsteen Releasing 1996 Live Show
The intimate acoustic concert at his former parochial school in his hometown was a benefit. The Boss pulled out a number of rarities and premiered a new tune.
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Paul McCartney Receives Companion of Honour at Palace
Some 20 years after he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, he became a member of another very select group. “I love the Queen”
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Paul Simon ‘The Life’ Authorized Biography Due
The author spoke with the musician for more than 100 hours of interviews, as well as Simon’s ex’s: Carrie Fisher and Peggy Harper
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Keyboardist Barry Goldberg’s Solo CD: Premiere
He’s recorded and collaborated with a Who’s Who of fellow musicians, now the blues and rock performer is releasing In The Groove
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Brian Wilson Surgery Postpones Tour
The classic rock legend thanked his fans for their well wishes and noted that his back surgery “went very well.” He hopes to be back in July
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Foreigner’s Mick Jones on Orchestral LP, Big Tour
In 2017, the band performed 2 sold-out shows in Switzerland, with a full orchestra and chorus. We talked to their leader about how it came about
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MC5 Expands 50th Anniversary Tour
Wayne Kramer of Detroit’s proto-punk/hard rock band has announced dozens of MC50 dates in North America, Europe and the UK
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Paul McCartney, Metallica to Headline 2018 ACL Fest
Macca had a very busy 2017 schedule when his One on One tour visited numerous continents. The October appearance is the only 2018 one thus far
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