Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Earth, Wind & Fire Drummer, Fred White, Dies at 67
He was the youngest of four brothers who performed with the funk-soul band Earth, Wind & Fire during their hit-making heyday
Read MoreMusicians We’ve Lost in 2022
An astonishing number of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, were taken from us in 2022. We pay our respects.
Read MoreAnita Pointer, of the Pointer Sisters, Dies at 74
The sisters first found fame in 1973 with “Yes We Can Can” and earned success with a string of hits including “Fire” and “I’m So Excited”
Read MoreIan & Sylvia’s Ian Tyson, Canadian Folk & Country Great, Dies at 89
Originally a popular folk singer, whose classics included “Four Strong Winds” and “Someday Soon,” he later became a cowboy singer.
Read MoreU2, Gladys Knight Receive Kennedy Center Honors
It’s the 45th annual event. “You could never have told me as a young girl starting my career that I would be honored on a stage such as this”
Read More2022 in Review: Best Boxed Sets, Collections & Reissues
Our annual roundup of the year’s best archival rock releases includes impressive packages from the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Elton and more.
Read MoreGraham Bonnet on Rainbow: Since You Been Gone
The singer fronts his own band now and talks about buying the classic rock group’s albums for his audition because he didn’t know who they were
Read MoreThom Bell, Legendary Producer of the ‘Sound of Philadelphia,’ Dies
The producer, arranger and songwriter, was one of the cornerstones of the Sound of Philadelphia, with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff
Read MoreTerry Hall, Singer of British Bands The Specials and Fun Boy Three, Dies at 63
The frontman for the band that launched the 2-Tone ska revival, and later put in time with other popular British groups, has passed.
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