Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Radio Hits in February 1967: B-Sides Rule
On the American Top 40 this week: plenty of favorites from Britain shared the charts with classics from the good old U.S. of A.
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Watch Glenn Frey and Son, Deacon, Perform Together
We can only imagine the joy that Glenn Frey must’ve had when he shared the stage with his teenaged son. Years later, Deacon Frey joined Eagles’ touring lineup.
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The Bangles Get Authorized Biography, ‘Eternal Flame’
The 2025 book, named after one of the band’s most beloved songs, includes unprecedented access to founding members Debbi Peterson, Susanna Hoffs, and Vicki Peterson.
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Brian Wilson ‘SMiLE’ Book Due from Veteran Beach Boys Author
The book charts the inception and ultimate failure to materialize of the Beach Boys’ planned 1967 ‘SMiLE’ album.
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When Paul Simon (Seemingly) Ended His Touring Days
It was the final concert of 2018’s “Homeward Bound – The Farewell Tour.” The acclaimed singer-songwriter has since performed on occasion and has announced a 2025 return.
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Happy Together 2025 Tour Shuffles Lineup, Shares More Dates
The 15th edition of the tour, named after the Turtles song, features recording artists who have earned many Top 10 hits.
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‘The Who in America 1967-69’ Book Coming From Tour Photographer
In ‘Their Generation,’ the band is seen backstage, onstage, at rehearsal, in studio, and at home.
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Is Smokey Robinson Underrated? An Appreciation
Now in his ninth decade, we look back at his legendary songwriting and recording achievements, and honors. Yet, it’s possible that he’s still underrated
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Paul Simon Sets Return to Stage With 2025 Tour
“A Quiet Celebration” marks a return to the stage for more than just a one-off date for the first time since his much-ballyhooed 2018 farewell tour.
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1975: The Year in Music
The year gave us such classics as ‘Blood on the Tracks,’ ‘Born to Run,’ ‘Horses’ and ‘Physical Graffiti.’
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