Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Remember Kiki Dee? English Singer Rocketed to Stardom in the ’70s
The English singer was introduced to U.S. audiences in 1974 with “I’ve Got the Music in Me.” Two years later, she joined Elton John for a #1 smash
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Paul Simon Made a Surprise Appearance at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival
All the signs were there. The final set on the 2nd night of the 2022 festival was billed as “American Tune Revue” presented by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats
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SNL’s Celebrity ‘Jeopardy’ With ‘Sean Connery’ and ‘Burt Reynolds’
The sketch comedy series has had dozens of popular recurring skits. Will Ferrell plays it straight as Alex Trebek, who’s tormented by his celebrity guests, usually Darrell Hammond’s Sean Connery
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Rolling Stones’ Early Catalog Gets Vinyl Reissues
Many of their albums recorded between 1963-1970, are being reissued throughout the remainder of 2023 and into 2024
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Live Nation Sets Summer’s Live Ticket Offer
Concertgoers can get four-tickets for $80 all-in to more than 2500 shows across North America while inventory lasts
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Harry Chapin Inspiration for ‘Taxi’
‘Cat’s in the Cradle’ may have been Harry Chapin’s biggest hit, but ‘Taxi’ resonated with listeners, perhaps due to its real-life connection.
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Fleetwood Mac Returned to Stage at 2017 Classic West
The group’s first concert in 12 months featured 8 songs from the 1977 album that cemented their status as classic rock heavyweights
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When Deacon Frey Made His Eagles’ On Stage Debut
The classic rock greats returned to the concert stage for the first time since their co-founder’s death, with a beautiful 23-song set with family and friends
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Elvis’ ‘Aloha From Hawaii’ Concert Gets 50th Anniversary Edition
The 1973 performance was beamed into an estimated billion-plus TV sets around the world. It’s been newly remixed and remastered with the first visual release on Blu-ray
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Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Will, Found Under a Couch Cushion, is Valid
A jury has decided that the singing legend’s handwritten will from 4 years before her death is valid. The trial has pitted her sons against each other
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