Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Rockers’ Tributes to Sam Moore of Soul Duo Sam & Dave
He teamed with Dave Prater, earning such hits as “Hold On, I’m Comin'” and “Soul Man” for the Atlantic-distributed Stax label.
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Steely Dan Catalog Vinyl Reissue Campaign Continues
Their classic ABC and MCA Records titles are receiving a reissue program of the first seven albums, personally overseen by Donald Fagen.
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Ringo Starr Returns With Country Album: ‘It Was a Joy Making It’
His lifelong love of country music has been apparent and celebrated throughout his illustrious career (“Act Naturally,” “What Goes On,” “Don’t Pass Me By”).
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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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How Jimmy Page Got His Legendary Guitar Case Back
A teenaged fan goes to see his favorite band perform in 1972 and, incredibly, obtains a discarded case. Nearly 50 years later, he reunites it with its owner.
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Billy Joel Continues to Fill 2025 Calendar, With Sting, Nicks, Rod
With his MSG residency complete, the Piano Man continues to perform twice per month.
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Jon Anderson Sets 2025 Tour with the Band Geeks to Support Live Album of Classic YES
“The first time I heard the Band Geeks I truly freaked out; they sound just like the classic YES of the seventies, the YES that I know and love.”
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Dickey Betts Memorial Concert to Feature All-Star Lineup
The tribute concert to be held, fittingly, in Macon, Georgia, will feature many of his bandmates, close friends and family.
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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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Radio Hits in January 1969: Don’t Break My Heart
Seven months before the Woodstock festival, future classic rock hits from CCR and the Doors were side-by-side with songs by the Bee Gees, Sammy and Sly.
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