Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Remembering ‘The Midnight Special’
The series launched the 1970s trend of live rock music on late night TV with its pilot in 1972 + boosted the career of Wolfman Jack. Check out the guests and some great clips
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Rolling Stones Release Singles 1966-1971 Vinyl Set
The 2024 limited-edition set includes reproductions of 18 7” vinyl singles and extended play records beginning with “Paint It, Black”
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Joni Mitchell Comeback Continues in 2024
The beloved music icon continues to recover from a brain aneurysm in 2015
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‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ Gets Collectors Edition on Crystal Clear Vinyl
The new edition of the album on 2 LPs will feature the prism spectrum seen through the playable side of the vinyl
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Brian Wilson’s Wife, Melinda, ‘My Savior,’ Dies
“Melinda was more than my wife. She was my savior,” wrote Brian in a social media post.
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The Final Beatles Concert: Up on the Rooftop
They only wanted to get a feel for performing live in front of an audience again. They didn’t realize it would be the last time they ever did so.
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10cc Gets 14-CD Box Set, ’20 Years’
The set celebrates the U.K. band’s acclaimed period from 1972 to 1992, which included three #1 singles and five top 10 albums
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Eagles Continue to Add Dates to Final Tour
“Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.”
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Melanie, Who Helped Define a Generation at Woodstock, Dies
Born Melanie Safka in Queens, NY, at 22 years-old and essentially an unknown, she performed a star-making set at the 1969 festival
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Radio Hits in January 1969: Over and Over
We’ve got some fun facts and great videos of hits from The Doors, Dusty Springfield, BJ Thomas, Tommy James and the Shondells, and more
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