Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
The Grand Funk ‘We’re An American Band’ Backstory
The song’s author, GFR drummer Don Brewer, explains how the 1973 all-time classic rock hit came about while the band was on tour. Sweet, sweet Connie…
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Hawkwind 9-Disc ‘Hall of the Mountain Grill’ Deluxe Set Due
The newly remastered album is regarded as one of the band’s finest. The 2025 collection includes previously unreleased full concerts.
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‘The Who in America 1967-69’ Book is From Tour Photographer
In ‘Their Generation,’ the band is seen backstage, onstage, at rehearsal, in studio, and at home.
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When REO Speedwagon Had Their Breakthrough
Talk about perseverance! It took seven studio albums before the midwestern band achieved real success. Two years later, they were at the top of the music world.
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Much-Delayed Bee Gees Biopic Said to Have Ridley Scott as Director
The narrative feature film will tell the tale of the rise of the music group, brothers Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb.
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Musician Deaths of 2025
Many of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, have been taken from us in 2025. We pay our respects.
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Happy Birthday, Garland Jeffreys!
The musician got his start in the folk clubs of NYC’s Greenwich Village in the 1960s. He recorded many solo albums, often with contributions from well known friends.
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Bruce Springsteen Shakes Up Career Timeline With ‘Tracks II: The Lost Albums’ Box Set
The previously unheard albums, spanning 83 songs, fill in rich chapters of the classic rock legend’s expansive discography.
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Celebrating Mel Brooks
The legendary filmmaker, writer and actor is one of just 21 artists who have earned “EGOT” status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. A new documentary is coming from Judd Apatow.
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Jeff Beck Solo LPs, ‘Truth’ and ‘Beck-Ola,’ Get Color Vinyl Reissues
His first two albums after having left the Yardbirds introduced the world to the talents of Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood.
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