Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Grace Slick Records Maui Benefit, 1st Co-Billed Song Since 1989
The legendary singer teamed up for “Lahaina Shine” with California singer-songwriter Michelle Mangione.
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Steve Harley, Frontman of Cockney Rebel, Dies
The singer-songwriter and guitarist led his band to a #1 U.K. hit with “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)”
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When REO Speedwagon Had Their Breakthrough
Talk about perseverance! It took seven studio albums before the midwestern band achieved real success. Two years later, they were at the top of the music world.
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Lou Gramm Retiring From the Stage: It Feels Like the Last Time
Foreigner has been in the news a lot in 2024. They were finally nominated for the Rock Hall and now the singer of their hits says he’s retiring from performing
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Happy Birthday, Barbara Feldon, ‘Agent 99’ of ‘Get Smart’
In Getting Smarter, the beloved actress relays stories from her time in Hollywood and, for the first time, of her not-so picture-perfect marriage.
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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.
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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
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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
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Dion Releases Duets Album, ‘Girl Friends’
The 2024 studio album features collaborations with female artists including Susan Tedeschi and Carlene Carter
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Daryl Hall, Elvis Costello Announce 2024 Tour
The summer co-headlining run spans 22 cities
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