Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Christine McVie is Subject of New Biography, ‘Songbird’
The book comes from the author of biographies of Freddie Mercury, David Bowie and Marc Bolan
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When Regis Philbin Had the First Big Winner on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’
When the reality series made its premiere on August 16, 1999, it was as a two-week summer program for ABC. Its success was largely due to its affable host
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Rod Stewart Sets ‘One Last Time’ 2025 Tour, With Cheap Trick
The tour has been playing to audiences in Europe and Asia. It’s confirmed for 20 shows across amphitheaters and arenas.
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New Book Celebrates 50 Years of TV’s ‘Happy Days’
The coffee-table art book includes photos of candid moments between cast and crew, scenes from the show, shots that capture the energetic set, and a look at some of the vintage collectibles.
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George Harrison’s ‘Living in the Material World’ Gets Stunning 50th Anniv. Set
The album’s success further solidified a winning streak that began with ‘All Things Must Pass’ and ‘The Concert for Bangladesh.’
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Don Henley ‘Building the Perfect Beast’ Gets 40th Anniversary Vinyl Edition
The album, originally released on November 19, 1984, features four hit singles
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Shel Talmy—Producer of ‘You Really Got Me’ & ‘My Generation’—Dies at 87
“I really loved the man. He was really crucial to the beginning of our career,” said the Kinks’ Dave Davies.
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Top Selling Albums of 1973: Come to the Dark Side
Classic rock was in its heyday and many of its biggest names released #1 albums this year. But only one could be the year’s biggest
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‘Down on the Corner’ Book Tells the Story of Busking & Street Music
Adventures in Busking and Street Music, from longtime music industry insider, Cary Baker, traces the development of blues, doo-wop, folk and more, in a variety of non-traditional venues
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Nick Lowe Sets 2025 Tour to Support New Studio Album
Inside Safari represents a culmination of his decade-long working relationship with the mysterious masked men and labelmates, Los Straitjackets
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