Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff

Radio Hits in November 1976: More Cowbell!

A novelty hit topped this week’s chart but there were huge rock hits from Frampton, Boston, Kiss, Rod Stewart and Steve Miller. More cowbell, anyone?

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Lulu Begins ‘Champagne For Lulu’ Farewell Tour on Her 76th Birthday

The beloved Scottish singer’s initial U.K. run sold-out

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Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Release ‘Long After Dark’ Deluxe Edition

The expanded edition features the newly remastered original 1982 album, from the original analog master tapes, plus 12 rediscovered and newly mixed bonus tracks

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Willie Nelson, 91, Releases ‘Last Leaf on the Tree’ Album—His 76th!

Willie covers Neil Young, Warren Zevon, Tom Waits, Keith Richards, Nina Simone and more on his 2024 release.

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Carpenters Get New Holiday Collection, ‘Christmas Once More’

The all-new (and newly remixed and remastered) set features 16 timeless holiday classics curated by Richard Carpenter

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1970: The Year in Rock Music

As 1970 was ushered in, few could have imagined where we were headed next. There weren’t many signs at the start of the decade.

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Question Mark + the Mysterians’ 96 Tears: The Riff

It starts with one of the most memorable riffs in rock history and the tale that follows: You did me wrong, but you will get yours yet. So who is “?”

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Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ Deluxe Edition Reveals More Insight of Their Recording Genius

The 1966 album features such beloved songs as “Eleanor Rigby,” “Here, There and Everywhere,” and “For No One.” The 2022 collection offers early takes and home demos

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Final Allman Brothers Band Concert Getting Official Release

Their last performance, at NYC’s Beacon Theatre in 2014, is being commemorated for its 10th anniversary

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Joe Walsh Cancels 2024 VetsAid Concert

This marks the eighth edition of the benefit concert

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