Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Eric Carmen, Raspberries Singer of ‘Go All the Way’ and Solo Star, Dies
He led the power pop band to a series of ’70s hits including the infectious “Go All the Way,” and later scored several solo hits including “All By Myself” and “Hungry Eyes”
Read More
Karl Wallinger, World Party Frontman, Dead at 66
World Party’s biggest hit in the U.S. was 1987’s “Ship of Fools.” Like most of their recordings, it was basically a Wallinger solo vehicle.
Read More
2018 Oscars ‘In Memoriam’ Presented via Tom Petty Song
Eddie Vedder performed TP’s 1999 song, “Room at the Top,” as the 90th annual Academy Awards honored film industry legends who died during the past year
Read More
Tom Scholz Reflects on Boston’s Self-Titled Debut
The 1976 album ranks as one of the best-selling debut albums in music history with 17 million copies sold in the U.S. alone
Read More
Dion Releases Duets Album, ‘Girl Friends’
The 2024 studio album features collaborations with female artists including Susan Tedeschi and Carlene Carter
Read More
Daryl Hall, Elvis Costello Announce 2024 Tour
The summer co-headlining run spans 22 cities
Read More
Alice Cooper Delivers ‘Billion Dollar Babies’ Deluxe Edition
The expanded 50th anniversary edition includes outtakes, single mixes and a live 1973 concert recording.
Read More
Foreigner—Debut Album: The Inside Story
How the band was signed to Atlantic Records, as told by its members and label president, Jerry Greenberg. And the unique clause in the contract…
Read More
Rolling Stones Release Expanded 2002 Live at the Wiltern Concert
The concert at the intimate Los Angeles venue is notable for the many rarely played classics performed during the set
Read More
Steve Lawrence of Famed Duo, Steve and Eydie, Dies at 88
He earned a #1 pop hit in 1963 and formed a popular singing duo with his wife, Eydie Gormé, for decades. “I implore you to find joy every day”
Read More