Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
The 50 Biggest U.S. Albums: Many Never Reached #1
Though it seemed like everyone you knew owned these LPs from Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Boston, Meat Loaf, and others, they never hit the top of the Billboard chart
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Radio Hits in December 1967: Things Were ‘Different’
A memorable year in music was coming to a close with songs that remain popular decades later. Enjoy the hits from Gladys Knight, Johnny Rivers, The Beatles and more
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Genesis on ‘The Midnight Special’ With Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins Will Blow Your Mind
An official YouTube Channel has been created for the legendary late-night TV show with restored performances
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Rolling Stones Share New Video From ‘Hackney Diamonds’ Album
The album marks their first new studio effort of new material written by Jagger and Richards since 2005 and includes Charlie Watts
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Kinks Reunion Saga: You Really Got Me
Ray Davies and Dave Davies have talked about it publicly in recent years, as has Mick Avory. All three are now in their late 70s
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Chrysalis Co-Founder Chris Wright on Label’s Rise
In this excerpt from HITS Presents History of the Music Biz Two – The Mike Sigman Interviews, the exec talks about guiding the career development of the label’s Ten Years After, Procol Harum, Leo Sayer and Blondie
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Julian Lennon on ‘Hey Jude’ and The Beatles Family
He talks about his childhood, his relationship with his brother, Sean, and the impact of watching the Beatles docuseries, Get Back
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Music World Wishes Keith Richards a Happy 80th Birthday
The legendary musician celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary on the same day
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The Heartbreak Kid: A Cringe-Inducing Classic
While still on his honeymoon, Charles Grodin’s character recognizes he’s made a mistake of epic proportions. The “there’s no deceit in the cauliflower” scene
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2023 in Review: The Best New Albums by Classic Rock Stars
Recording legends such as Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon, Pretenders, and many others, released outstanding LPs in ’23.
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