Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
‘Meet the Parents’ Prayer Scene: Day by Day… by Day…
It’s one cringe-inducing scene after another for Greg Focker, perfectly played by Ben Stiller in the 2000 comedy classic.
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Mark Knopfler Reissues ‘Sailing to Philadelphia’ For 25th Anniversary
The 2000 album is a fan favorite and features vocal performances by James Taylor, Van Morrison, and Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze.
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Annie Lennox is Subject of New Book, ‘Retrospective,’ A Visual Memoir
The title features more than 200 images from Polaroids and portraits to music video stills and album covers, along with personal anecdotes.
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T. Rex Get it On With Epic, Live Performance of ‘Bang a Gong’
The pioneering glam rock band enjoyed a run of ten straight Top 5 singles in their native England. This phenomenal song was their only US pop hit.
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Celebrating Balladeer Johnny Mathis, 91, Now Retired From Live Performance
The legendary singer is best known for such hits as “Chances Are,” “It’s Not for Me to Say” and “Misty.”
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Genesis Releases ‘Lamb Lies Down on Broadway’ 50th Anniv. Super Deluxe Edition
The landmark record, originally released in 1974 at the pinnacle of the band’s early success, proved to be their final studio release with their charismatic frontman Peter Gabriel.
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Anticipation Begins For 2025 Edition of Paul McCartney’s ‘Got Back’ Tour
The legend turned 83 on June 18. The 21 concerts will run from late September until late November.
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Grateful Dead ‘Blues For Allah’ Gets 50th Anniversary Edition
The 1975 LP saw the Dead attempt something they never had before—and never would again. They would make the record almost entirely without pre-written material.
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Jethro Tull Issues ‘Minstrel in the Gallery’ on Marbled Vinyl
The 1975 album saw the band going in a different direction from their previous work and returning to a blend of electric and acoustic songs.
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The Long Journey Back for the Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham 1973 Duo Album
The original quickly faded from commercial view but never disappeared from the cultural conversation.
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