Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
‘Expressway to Your Heart’: It’s Much Too Crowded
The group was founded by 3 white guys from NYC who grew up listening to the R&B vocal groups of the ’50s. The song launched the careers of Gamble and Huff
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Quincy Jones—American Music Giant Who Produced ‘Thriller’—Dead at 91
Long before his association with Jackson began in 1979, Jones was one of the music world’s most accomplished composers, arrangers, producers and bandleaders.
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Delbert McClinton, Texas Roots Musician, Enjoying Retirement
Now 84, he says, “I have had a decent career, and I have accomplished more than I ever dreamed I would”
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Radio Hits in November 1976: More Cowbell!
A novelty hit topped this week’s chart but there were huge rock hits from Frampton, Boston, Kiss, Rod Stewart and Steve Miller. More cowbell, anyone?
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Lulu Begins ‘Champagne For Lulu’ Farewell Tour on Her 76th Birthday
The beloved Scottish singer’s initial U.K. run sold-out
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Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Release ‘Long After Dark’ Deluxe Edition
The expanded edition features the newly remastered original 1982 album, from the original analog master tapes, plus 12 rediscovered and newly mixed bonus tracks
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Thank You, Bob Seger
The musician’s goodbye was unexpectedly delayed when he was forced to postpone his final tour in 2017 for “intense spinal surgery,” due to a ruptured disc
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Willie Nelson, 91, Releases ‘Last Leaf on the Tree’ Album—His 76th!
Willie covers Neil Young, Warren Zevon, Tom Waits, Keith Richards, Nina Simone and more on his 2024 release.
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Randy Bachman Announces BTO 2025 Tour
The legend’s set will also include favorites from the Guess Who
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Carpenters Get New Holiday Collection, ‘Christmas Once More’
The all-new (and newly remixed and remastered) set features 16 timeless holiday classics curated by Richard Carpenter
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