Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Remembering Barry White and Love Unlimited
Backing his work was Love Unlimited Orchestra, a 40-piece ensemble conducted by White himself. His legacy includes six Top 10 pop hits and six #1 R&B singles
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The Zombies’ Busy 2023: Tour, New Album
The British Invasion band and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers continue their comeback with the new studio effort, Different Game
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Bob Ludwig, Legendary Mastering Engineer, Retires
The behind-the-scenes fixture for six decades worked with a Who’s Who of classic rock artists, and earned 13 Grammys
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Alan Arkin Tributes Come From His Co-Stars
The Hollywood community paid tribute, noting his range as both a serious and comedic actor. He won an Oscar for Little Miss Sunshine
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Charlie Watts Jazz Anthology Arrives
‘Anthology’ draws from his substantial catalog of recordings in various configurations, including quartet, quintet, tentet, and orchestra
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Happy Birthday, Garland Jeffreys!
The musician got his start in the folk clubs of NYC’s Greenwich Village in the 1960s. He recorded many solo albums, often with contributions from well known friends
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Remember the Left Banke and Their Hit, ‘Walk Away Renée’?
The group’s biggest hit, 1966’s ‘Walk Away Renee,” was written by a band member who became infatuated with the girlfriend of another.
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Stephen Stills Performs With Tom Petty’s Mudcrutch: 2016
TP’s “other” band did a brief 21-date club tour to support their album. Along the way, they were occasionally joined on stage by friends of the band
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Paul McCartney Wows Glastonbury 2023 Festival Without Performing
The star was seen enjoying sets by Pretenders and Elton John at the giant festival and even shared a private moment with a fan
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Harold Melvin and Teddy Pendergrass: Legacy Recalled
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, with leads vocals by Pendergrass ruled the R&B charts in the ’70s with ten Top 10 singles
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