Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff

When Carole King Played ‘Tapestry’ Live For 1st Time

Believe it or not, the singer-songwriter legend had never performed her masterpiece from start-to-finish in concert. Until 2016 in London’s Hyde Park.

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Deep Purple Releases 3rd Single Ahead of ‘=1’ Album and Summer Tour With YES

Two of the U.K.’s most influential bands in their respective genres are touring together in 2024

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Graham Nash, Stephen Stills on How CSN Got Their Start

The pair agree on most, but not all, of the details of when they first harmonized on “You Don’t Have to Cry” in 1968.

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Happy Together 2024 Tour Opens With Parade of ’60s Hits

The 14th edition of the tour, named after the Turtles song, features recording artists who have earned many Top 10 hits

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Johnny Cash Newly Discovered 1993 Album, ‘Songwriter,’ Arrives

His son, John Carter Cash, stripped the recordings back to just Johnny’s powerful, pristine vocals and acoustic guitar, and invited some acclaimed musicians to the mix

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Yes ‘Fragile’ Gets Super Deluxe Edition

The band’s fourth album has been newly remastered with rare and unreleased recordings

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Neil Young Cancels Remaining 2024 Tour Dates With Crazy Horse

They had played 15 dates but were impacted by illness to “a couple of us”

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Grateful Dead ‘From the Mars Hotel’ Gets 50th Anniv. Deluxe Edition

The 3-disc set features remastered audio and a previously unreleased live concert

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Radio Hits of 1971: A Great Year For Singles

It was an amazing year for music as rock, pop and R&B shared the airwaves. Solo hits from all four Beatles, joined 2 songs called “Superstar” near the top. What was #1?

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Joni Mitchell is Magical on ‘The Asylum Albums (1976-1980)’ Box

The 2024 collection showcases the acclaimed singer-songwriter at her most daring across Hejira (1976), Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter (1977), Mingus (1979), and the live album Shadows and Light (1980)

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