Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Herb Alpert, 90, Adds 2025 Tour Dates With Reformed Tijuana Brass Band
He is commemorating the 60th anniversary of his historic album Whipped Cream & Other Delights performing hits like “The Lonely Bull,” “Spanish Flea,” “Taste of Honey” and his vocal smash, “This Guy’s In Love With You.”
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Radio Hits of April 1970: As Easy as ‘ABC’
Days before four students were shot and killed at Kent State Univ., U.S. audiences were blissfully listening to these songs.
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Pink Floyd ‘Dark Side of the Moon’: 45 Million Sales. 1 Week at #1
Sales estimates put it as the 4th biggest seller of all time. It reached the top in the U.S. in just six weeks, though never returned.
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When Prince Died, Tributes Arrived From Around the Globe
The music world mourned the loss of a genius. Fellow legends – including Eric Clapton and Madonna – shared their grief.
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1972: The Year in Rock Music
In 1972 the music scene was increasingly dominated by new arrivals like Elton John, David Bowie and Eagles. But many ’60s favorites still hung around.
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Feelin’ Alright: 1967-1972 British Music Box Set Coming
The 64-track compilation celebrates “post mod grooves and heavy British R&B” from such bands as Deep Purple, Fleetwood Mac and, of course, Traffic, whose song inspired the title.
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Robbie Robertson-Martin Scorsese Collaborations are Subject of Book, ‘Insomnia’
The Band guitarist and songwriter produced music for the filmmaker’s movies for four decades. The 2025 book is told in Robertson’s voice.
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Genesis Shares 2025 Remasters From ‘Lamb Lies Down…’ 50th Anniv. Super Deluxe Edition
The landmark record, originally released in 1974 at the pinnacle of the band’s early success, proved to be their final studio release with their charismatic frontman Peter Gabriel.
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Radio Hits of April 1969: How Sweet It Is
The hippie counterculture musical Hair was a Broadway smash and had 2 huge singles this week. There were also hits from The Zombies, Glen Campbell and Blood, Sweat & Tears.
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Drummer Zak Starkey (Ringo’s Son) is Back With The Who
A statement from Pete Townshend tried to cover for the sloppiness of how the whole episode was handled. Starkey has performed and recorded with the band since 1996.
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