Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Jan & Dean Rare Album Due—Hear Exclusive Track!
In 1965 the “Surf City” duo recorded an album called ‘Filet of Soul’ that their record label refused to release. Now, it’s finally coming out!
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Ringo Annual Birthday Celebration + LP, Tour Update
The star turns 77 this year with his long-running “Peace & Love” celebration. He’s recording a new LP “with a little help from his friends” and touring this fall
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Grammy Museum to Celebrate LA Punk Band X
The Los Angeles museum has announced plans to expand the forthcoming exhibit celebrating the 40th anniversary of seminal LA punk rock band
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Sea Level Guitarist Jimmy Nalls Dies at 66
A founding member of the Chuck Leavell-led Allman Brothers Band offshoot, he also played with the Nighthawks, Livingston Taylor and others.
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Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr on Benefit DVD
A 2009 concert benefiting the David Lynch Foundation, and featuring Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Eddie Vedder and Donovan, is coming to DVD
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Nick Lowe’s Solo Debut: ‘So it Goes’
The bassist-vocalist of pub-rock group Brinsley Schwarz was hardly a household name. But his debut 45 for Stiff Records got his solo career moving
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When Steven Tyler Went Back in Time in 2018 Super Bowl Ad
The Aerosmith frontman finds the fountain of youth as he gets behind the wheel of a Kia Stinger and performs a daredevil move
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2-Year-Old Wins Internet: Names 21 Beatles Songs in 2 Minutes
Young Walter Bolin occasionally embellishes some of their titles, like “Love, Love Me Do” and “She Loves You Yeah Yeah.” A future “Name That Tune” champ
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The Bangles’ Manic Monday: An Appreciation
The first four singles by The Bangles had been completely ignored by Top 40 radio. That would all change with “Manic Monday,” penned by a mystery songwriter.
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NBA’s ‘The Greatest’ TV Spot: Best Promo Ever?
After the 2011-12 NBA was delayed due to a lockout, TNT heralded in the new season with an amazing ad that featured basketball superstars of different eras.
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