Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff

Guns N’ Roses Announce 2023 World Tour

Their “Not In This Lifetime… Tour” (2016-2019) ranked as the fourth-highest grossing concert tour of all time

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Remembering Radio Legend ‘Murray the K’ in 1965 Rock Concert Special

New York’s legendary “Fifth Beatle” hosts a parade of hitmakers including many Motown stars on this rare ’60s TV treasure.

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Chuck Jackson, ’60s Soul Great, Dies at 85

His hits, nearly 30 of which charted in the ’60s included “Any Day Now,” “I Don’t Want to Cry” and “I Keep Forgettin’.”

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Richard Belzer Tributes From Fellow Comics

The longtime star as Det. John Munch on TV’s Law and Order franchise is being mourned at age 78. “He made me laugh a billion times”

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Yoko Ono’s Life & Work Explored in Comprehensive Book—Author Interview

“I have undeniably debunked the mistruths. Yoko has continued to give us the gift of John’s music and art.”–Author Madeline Bocaro

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Del Shannon Gets Deluxe Box Set, ‘Stranger in Town’

The 302-track set spans his entire career including his #1 single, “Runaway,” and his Rock On! album recorded with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

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Robert Palmer ‘Island Records Years’ Box Set Released

The 9-CD set contains all nine albums that he recorded for the label between 1974 and 1985, along with B-sides, demos and alternate takes

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Raquel Welch, Hollywood Sex Symbol, is Mourned

She was without a doubt one of the biggest sex symbols of the ’60s and ’70s, thanks to a resume of dozens of roles in feature films and TV series

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Huey ‘Piano’ Smith, New Orleans R&B Star, Dies at 89

His songs have been covered by everyone from Jerry Lee Lewis to Aerosmith, Patti LaBelle to Herman’s Hermits.

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The Rolling Stones Release ‘GRRR Live!’ Hits Album

The album, featuring several special guest stars, including former Stone Mick Taylor, was recorded in 2012 during their 50th anniversary tour

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