Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Elton John Joins Short List of EGOT Winners
The list of EGOT career winners is just 19 individuals who have earned a competitive Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award
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Radio Hits of 1968: It’s a Gas, Gas, Gas
What a year! With all-time classics among the year’s best with songs by the Rascals, Steppenwolf, Grass Roots, the Doors, the Beatles, the Stones, and more
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The Legendary L.A. Lounge Duo Seen in ‘Swingers’
For 40 years and six nights a week, Marty & Elayne performed their old-school, show business set at the Dresden, as he sang “Stayin’ Alive” in an un-ironic style
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John Fogerty Talks About Writing ‘Proud Mary’
50 years after he began writing one of his most-beloved tracks, the musician shared how the song came to be
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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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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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