Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
‘The Midnight Special’: Solo Artists Edition
The late night TV series aired 450 episodes for nearly a decade + was often the only opportunity for music fans to see their favorite recording acts perform
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Carly Simon Releases 1995 Surprise Concert: Watch
The 2022 Rock Hall inductee’s performance at New York’s Grand Central Terminal will be released on CD, vinyl and Blu-ray for the first time
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Jethro Tull Reissues ‘Thick As a Brick’ For 50th Anniversary
The 1972 album is still revered as one of rock’s and progressive rock’s most pioneering titles. It featured a rock first, one continuous song on both sides
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Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson Honored as 2023 MusiCares Persons of the Year
The pair of legends joined a prestigious list of recent honorees including 2022’s Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac, Dolly Parton, and Tom Petty
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Glenn Frey (1948 – 2016): Tributes From Fellow Musicians
“He was like a brother to me; we were like family, and like most families, there was some disfunction. But, the bond we forged was never broken”
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‘Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine’ Documentary Gets U.S. Broadcast Debut on AXS TV
Says the director of the feature-length film about the Canadian power trio: “We wanted to know how and why the band dissolved at the peak of their powers”
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Bruce Gowers, Director of 100s of Music Videos Including Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ Dies
The in-demand director helmed clips for such stars as Rod Stewart, Journey, and Santana, and was with TV juggernaut ‘American Idol’ at the start
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Bangles’ Susanna Hoffs’ Upcoming First Novel, ‘This Bird Has Flown,’ Coming to Screen
She has written many classic pop songs, including the 1989 #1 single, “Eternal Flame,” which she co-wrote. Now comes “a lifelong dream”
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Graham Gouldman Sets 10cc, ‘Heart Full of Songs’ Tours
The acclaimed British Invasion songwriter, musician and 10cc founding member will perform songs from his celebrated catalog
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Jazz Fest 2023 Sets Star-Studded Lineup
Headlining this year’s festival are such legends as Santana, the Steve Miller Band, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
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