Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Listen to an Extended Version of Pete Townshend’s ‘Baba O’Riley’
A 45th anniversary expanded edition of The Who founder’s 1972 debut solo album features a nearly 10-minute instrumental version of the Who’s Next classic.
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Remember the Country-Rock Band the Ozark Mountain Daredevils?
The group from Springfield, Mo., had two big radio hits, “Jackie Blue” and “If You Wanna Get to Heaven,” in the mid-’70s.
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Jim Capaldi: ‘Dear Mr Fantasy Celebration’ Gets Newly Remastered Edition
The 2007 concert featured Steve Winwood, Paul Weller, Yusuf / Cat Stevens, Pete Townshend, Joe Walsh, Gary Moore, Bill Wyman, and more.
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Remembering Fred Willard: Tributes and Some Classic Scenes
Although he was never what you would call a movie star, the actor always made the films he was in better. And he was in a lot of them.
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When the Alice Cooper Band Reunited for a 5-Song Set
Three members of the original Alice Cooper band joined the star for a reunion that featured “I’m Eighteen,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy” and “School’s Out.”
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Al Stewart Adds Dates to Farewell Tour
The “Year of the Cat” singer-songwriter will turn 80 in 2025
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Eric Clapton ‘Unplugged’ Returns With Expanded Edition
The extended, remixed and remastered edition features him discussing the inspiration behind specific songs and performances.
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Tommy Roe: ’60s Pop Star Reached ‘Dizzy’-ing Heights
The singer scored with six top 10 singles including a pair of #1s which he wrote, “Sheila,” and “Dizzy.” The bubblegum star once toured with the Beatles.
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Stacks and Stacks of Vinyl: Tower Records in the ’70s
Go back in time (before “big box stores” and the Internet) and watch film footage of when the Sunset Blvd store was an adventure in vinyl album shopping.
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Who’s Mess: Drummer Zak Starkey (Ringo’s Son) is Again Sacked by The Who
A new statement from Pete Townshend said “the time has come for a change” before their farewell tour. Ringo’s son has performed and recorded with the band since 1996.
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