Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Bruce Springsteen Releases Expanded ‘Holy Grail’ Edition of ‘Nebraska’
The 5-disc set, timed to the release of the feature film Deliver Me From Nowhere, includes The E Street Band’s fabled “Electric Nebraska” sessions and solo outtakes from the era.
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Rocking the Charts: The Top Albums of October 1981
Though Top 40 programmers stubbornly played songs by A/C acts, the top slots on the U.S. sales chart were dominated by rock acts.
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1-2-3-4: Listen to The Beatles ‘Anthology’ 2025 Upgraded Expanded Edition
The landmark 1995 series has been restored and remastered in celebration of its 30th anniversary with updated releases on screen, as music collections and in print.
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Little Feat’s ‘The Last Record Album’ Gets Deluxe Treatment
“This was the moment when the full range of their songwriting voices stepped forward.”
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Radio Hits in October 1978: Kenny and Stevie Were Doin’ It
The Stones, The Who, Bob Seger, Billy Joel and Foreigner were all in the Top 10 this week but rock’s days were numbered in that format.
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When Eddie Van Halen Won the Internet With Family Photos
In 2019, a week after reports of health issues arose, the guitar legend appeared in a series of photos that elevated him to heights he likely never imagined.
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George Harrison, Ringo Starr Solo Catalogs Get Reissues
George’s son, Dhani Harrison, oversees the agreement between Dark Horse Records and BMG. Ringo’s first four solo LPs have received new pressings on color vinyl.
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Elton John’s ‘Captain Fantastic’ Gets 50th Anniversary Editions
During his remarkable run of success with lyricist Bernie Taupin, the 1975 album became the first in history to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Bruce Springsteen Biopic ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Opens
“If some fans go in expecting the equivalent of a greatest hits package, think again. [The film] is the real deal, an intelligent, deliberately paced journey into the soul of an artist.”—Deadline
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Herb Alpert, 90, Adds 2026 Tour Dates With Reformed Tijuana Brass Band
He continues to commemorate the 60th anniversary of his historic album Whipped Cream & Other Delights performing hits like “The Lonely Bull,” “Spanish Flea,” “Taste of Honey” and his vocal smash, “This Guy’s In Love With You.”
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