Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Elton John’s ‘Levon’: A Pauper to a Pawn
The first single from 1971’s Madman Across the Water is “one of our finest moments lyrically and melodically” and includes Paul Buckmaster’s soaring orchestral arrangements.
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New Blues Brothers Book: ‘Making of an American Film Classic’
Judy Belushi says author Daniel de Visé has done “a remarkable job of pulling together a credible telling of a complicated story”
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When Kenny Rogers ‘Dropped In’
Years before his hugely successful solo career as a recording and touring artist, “the Gambler” scored a psychedelic pop hit with the First Edition.
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Cars’ 2018 Rock Hall Induction: Third Time’s the Charm
Though eligible since 2003, it took the rock band a while to be nominated. The evening proved to be their final performance with Ric Ocasek
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Laurel Canyon is Celebrated in New Music Anthology
I See You Live On Love Street – Music From Laurel Canyon 1967-1975, a 3-CD collection includes Stephen Stills, Linda Ronstadt, and the Mamas & the Papas among its 72 songs
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Remembering Tom Leadon, Founder With Tom Petty of Mudcrutch
The pair formed the band in Gainesville, Fla., as teens. One of his brothers is Bernie Leadon, a founding member of Eagles.
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“Abducted By the ’80s” Tour Stars Wang Chung, Men Without Hats, The Motels, Naked Eyes
Combined, the four acts recorded 28 Billboard Hot 100 hits including eight Top 10s
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10cc Expands 2024 Tour, With First U.S. Shows in Over 30 Years
The “Ultimate Greatest Hits” tour is led by founding member Graham Gouldman
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TV Anchor, Alisyn Camerota, Pens Memoir, ‘Combat Love’
The book chronicles her near-misses and misadventures at New York clubs like CBGB and Max’s Kansas City, coupled with the sex, drugs, and punk rock of 1980s New Jersey
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Revisiting Jeff Lynne’s 2023 Concert, His First in 4 Years
The performance, part of Joe Walsh’s VetsAid lineup, included such ELO favorites as “Don’t Bring Me Down,” “All Over the World” and “Mr. Blue Sky”
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