Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff

Grateful Dead ‘Anthem of the Sun’ Reissue Due

The San Francisco band’s 2nd LP was ambitious and psychedelic. It’s back in two different mixes with a rare live 1967 show added on.

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‘Schoolhouse Rock’ Songwriter Bob Dorough Dies

He played with jazz greats and recorded under his own name, but he is best known for writing and performing the music for the educational kids show.

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Paul Simon Surprise Appearance in Rochester

The audience erupted when the unannounced guest walked onto the stage to help honor two musicians with whom he’s worked often over the past four decades.

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Tom Jones Adds 2018 Tour Dates

Not only did the Welsh wonder make good on rescheduling his postponed dates, he’s now added a slew of new ones to his calendar

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Led Zeppelin’s 1st Record Store Day Title

The annual independent record retail event will celebrate its 11th anniversary this year. The band is participating with a limited edition release

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The Who Live at Fillmore East 1968 Released

A year after they first played New York, the Brits returned to perform at a new venue. Finally, some of that music is being released officially.

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English Beat Releasing 1st Studio Album Since 1982

The band, starring Dave Wakeling, blended ska, punk, soul, reggae, pop and anything else that came to hand in the melting pot that was late ’70s Birmingham.

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Michelle Phillips’ Only Solo Album to Be Reissued

This 1977 collaboration between the former Mamas and the Papas vocalist and a legendary producer took place after the singer had already become a successful actress.

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Prince’s Original ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ Released

The Estate’s official vault archivist spotted the 2″ multitrack reel in the vault while doing a 1984-era inventory. “This was something very special indeed”

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Yes Ftg Anderson, Rabin & Wakeman: 2018-19 Plans

The three prominent members have announced a 100-show world tour, a Yes anthology and a live CD and DVD from a 2017 concert. Yes, indeed

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