Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff

Radio Hits in November 1976: More Cowbell!

A novelty hit topped this week’s chart but there were huge rock hits from Frampton, Boston, Kiss, Rod Stewart and Steve Miller. More cowbell, anyone?

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Lulu Begins ‘Champagne For Lulu’ Farewell Tour on Her 76th Birthday

The beloved Scottish singer’s initial U.K. run sold-out

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Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Release ‘Long After Dark’ Deluxe Edition

The expanded edition features the newly remastered original 1982 album, from the original analog master tapes, plus 12 rediscovered and newly mixed bonus tracks

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Thank You, Bob Seger

The musician’s goodbye was unexpectedly delayed when he was forced to postpone his final tour in 2017 for “intense spinal surgery,” due to a ruptured disc

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Willie Nelson, 91, Releases ‘Last Leaf on the Tree’ Album—His 76th!

Willie covers Neil Young, Warren Zevon, Tom Waits, Keith Richards, Nina Simone and more on his 2024 release.

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Randy Bachman Announces BTO 2025 Tour

The legend’s set will also include favorites from the Guess Who

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Carpenters Get New Holiday Collection, ‘Christmas Once More’

The all-new (and newly remixed and remastered) set features 16 timeless holiday classics curated by Richard Carpenter

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1970: The Year in Rock Music

As 1970 was ushered in, few could have imagined where we were headed next. There weren’t many signs at the start of the decade.

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Jeff Lynne Adds Even More Dates to 2025 Final Tour

When he announced his final concert in London’s Hyde Park, it was anticipated that there would be some additional UK shows

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Heart Reveals Special Guests For 2025 Tour

Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson had been performing their “Royal Flush Tour,” their first in 5 years when it was stopped due to Ann’s cancer diagnosis

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