Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Stephen Stills’ ‘Live at Berkeley 1971’ Album Shines With David Crosby Duets
The release, handpicked by Stills from his archives, draws from a pair of concerts as the 26 year-old embarked on a solo tour
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Musician Deaths of 2023
Many of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, were taken from us in 2023. We pay our respects.
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Rock Hall 2023 Induction Ceremony Available to Stream
The Rock Hall has long defended its decision to broaden the musical scope of the artists it has inducted. This year was no exception
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Heart Closed 2023 With First Concerts in 4 Years
Sisters Nancy Wilson and Ann Wilson returned to the stage as Heart in December 2023.
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Reflecting on Marmalade: ‘Reflections Of My Life’
From 1968-1976, they scored eight Top 10 hits in the U.K. This song ultimately earned them their worldwide fame. Its singer/writer fell on hard times
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The Best Music Books of 2023
The year’s best music-related reads include bios and memoirs associated with Rush, Sly Stone, Bob Dylan, the Allmans, plus much more!
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Best Boxed Sets, Collections & Reissues of 2023
Our annual roundup of the year’s best archival rock releases includes impressive packages from the Beatles, Dylan and more.
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Barry Gibb, Dionne Warwick Lead Kennedy Center 2023 Honorees
They were among the five chosen for lifetime artistic achievements
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The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: Landmark TV
The comedy-musical duo’s popular variety show was a great showcase for rock acts. But many of the sketches proved too controversial for the CBS sensors
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Label Exec Reflects on Signing John Lennon to Solo Deal
Mike Sigman interviews many execs who shaped the industry, in a book for HITS magazine. In our excerpt: former Geffen Records chief Eddie Rosenblatt discusses signing John Lennon and the fateful night of December 8, 1980
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