Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Sweet: The British Glam Band That Also Blitzed America
They earned worldwide success in the 1970s with such hits as “Little Willy,” “Ballroom Blitz” and “Fox on the Run.”
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Only 5 Albums Were Number One in 1977
Albums from two of rock’s biggest names accounted for 43 of the year’s 52 weeks, a staggering total. They remain among the biggest sellers of all time
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When Suzi Quatro ‘Stumbled Into’ a Pop Hit
The Detroit native had a series of hit U.K. singles in the 1970s. But it wasn’t until her recurring role on a popular sitcom, that she finally had a U.S. hit
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Cyndi Lauper Sets ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ Farewell Tour
The 2024 production—her first major run in a decade—includes her debut headlining performance at Madison Square Garden in her hometown of NYC
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Radio Hits June 1968: It’s a Gas, Gas, Gas
The playlist at Los Angeles’ Top 40 powerhouse KHJ had a great blend of pop, rock and soul hits. We examine why a Stones classic didn’t reach #1
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Rolling Stones Marked 60th Year as 2022 Tour Began
Less than six months after completing their last tour – and first without Charlie Watts – the World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band were back
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Willie Nelson, 91, Releases New Album, ‘The Border’
The studio album, with 10 newly recorded performances, is said to be the 152nd of his incredible career
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The Rascals Complete Atlantic Studio Recordings Box Arrives
It’s Wonderful contains 152 remastered songs including 14 previously unreleased tracks, on 7 CDs
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Radio Hits of May 1966
This week’s playlist on NYC’s Top 40 powerhouse 77WABC featured a typically great combination of pop, rock and soul at the top of the chart
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Geezer Butler: ‘I’m Up For a Black Sabbath Reunion Show’
Things are heating up as Ozzy, Tony Iommi and now, Geezer Butler, have said they want to do it. They still need Bill Ward
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