Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
The Who at Winterland 1968 and 1976 Book Arrives
Author Edoardo Genzolini earned high praise with 2022’s The Who: Concert Memories from the Classic Years, 1964-1976
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Billy Joel Shares Behind-the-Scenes Clip For ‘Turn The Lights Back On’ Video
The clip utilizes groundbreaking technology. Joel had first played the song, which arrived on February 1, 2024, at the Grammy Awards
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An Interview With Russ Solomon, Late Tower Records Founder
In a 2017 interview, the founder of the Tower Records retail music corporation discussed the history of the company. He died in 2018 at age 92.
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Remembering David Lindley, Multi-Instrumentalist With Jackson Browne’s Band
He was the featured accompanist for Browne’s band throughout the ’70s and recorded with Linda Ronstadt, Graham Nash and David Crosby, among many others.
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Jon Bon Jovi to Rock Hall in ’18: It’s About F’ing Time!
The band had been eligible since 2008. Did years of frustration boil over as JBJ spoke at their pre-induction press conference?
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The Who Live at Shea Stadium 1982 Gets Audio Release
An audio souvenir of the concert, in support of their It’s Hard album, has been released
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Tributes Pour In For Comic Actor, Richard Lewis, 76
A fellow comedic actor called him “a brilliantly funny man who will be missed by all. We needed him now more than ever.”
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Paul McCartney, Frampton Call For Foreigner Rock Hall Induction
Unlike many of their peers, Foreigner continues to be overlooked by the Rock Hall; the band has finally been nominated
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Jim Gordon Biography, ‘Drums & Demons,’ Arrives From Author Joel Selvin
The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon, from the best-selling author, is with the cooperation of the late drummer’s family and first-hand accounts, medical records and court documents
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Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan to Headline 2024 Outlaw Music Festival
The unprecedented lineup also includes Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, and John Mellencamp with Brittney Spencer
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