Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff

Genesis Issues ‘BBC Broadcasts’ of Live Recordings

The band has combed their archives for a selection of previously unreleased performances including appearances at Knebworth in 1978 and 1992

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New Series, ‘Daisy Jones & The Six,’ About Fictitious ’70s Rock Band, Arrives

Based on the best-selling novel, the fictitious Los Angeles-based band, bears a resemblance to the Fleetwood Mac lineup of the same era

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New Book on ‘Radical’ Music of the Sixties, ‘Whole World in an Uproar’

It’s a cautionary tale about what happens when artists such as Dylan, the Beatles, and Baez come up against repressive state power

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Wayne Shorter, Saxophonist & Composer Who Co-Founded Weather Report, Dies

He played with such fellow jazz greats as Miles Davis and Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers before going on to form the jazz fusion band

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Rick Wakeman Adds Dates to 2023 Tour

An Evening With Rick Wakeman: His Music and Stories includes his hilarious anecdotes and reminiscences of his life

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When Lovin’ Spoonful Members Reunited for a Great Cause in L.A.

The nearly four-hour benefit concert featured John Sebastian, Steve Boone and Joe Butler, plus a parade of special guests.

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Santana Announces 2023 Tour

This summer’s “1001 Rainbows” tour is sandwiched between the guitar legend’s continued residency at the House of Blues Las Vegas

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Neil Young Makes 1st Live Public Performance in Years

Young’s surprise appearance, on guitar and harmonica, featured two songs in the chilly outdoor weather, “Comes a Time” and “Heart of Gold”

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Stax Releases Wattstax ’72 “Soul’d Out” Celebration

Two massive collections commemorate the benefit concerts that featured performances from the label’s most popular artists of the time

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‘Concert For George’ in Theaters For George Harrison’s 80th Birthday

The legendary 2002 event is returning to celebrate his 80th birthday. It’s also available on CD, Blu-ray, DVD and vinyl

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