Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Top Albums in January 1981
This week at the top of Record World’s sales chart: REO Speedwagon, Queen, Eagles, and John Lennon were among the top-sellers
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How the Rock World Reacted to David Bowie’s Death
Classic rock legends were in mourning for one of their own as tributes poured in. “The stars look very different today…”
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Pat Benatar Inducted Into Rock Hall in 2022, At Last
“What an amazing night! Sharing the stage with so many talented people! An honor we’ll cherish. Blessings abound!”
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Jim Croce: What Might Have Been
In 15 months, the singer-songwriter delivered many pop hits about some memorable characters. His career ended tragically on the brink of stardom
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Watch Billy Joel Perform on ‘The Midnight Special’ Before True Stardom
When he appeared on the popular musical TV series in 1975, it was still two years before his true breakthrough LP, The Stranger.
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Larry Collins, Rockabilly Guitarist (Collins Kids), Dies at 79
Collins, with his sister Lorrie, appeared alongside country stars such as Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline.
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When the Future Host of TV’s ‘Newlywed Game’ Brought The Beatles to Los Angeles
In this excerpt from The Beatles in Los Angeles, the authors tell how local DJ Bob Eubanks used his home for collateral to produce the Hollywood Bowl concert
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Saxon and Uriah Heep Set 2024 U.S. Tour
The co-headlining tour, “Hell, Fire & Chaos – The Best of British Rock & Metal,” takes place in the spring
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Elvis Presley: What They Said About the King
Who did the King influence? Oh, just the Beatles, Stones, the Who, Springsteen, Bowie, Elton John and countless others. Read about it, in their own words
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Top Radio Hits 1966: What a Year For Singles!
The British Invasion, popular vocalists and novelty hits all topped the charts. Songs from the Rascals, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, and Mamas & the Papas. What were the biggest?
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