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

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Musicians 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.

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Anita 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”

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Barbara Walters Tributes Include a Unique One From Paul McCartney

The trailblazing TV broadcast journalist was an inspiration to many future legends, many of whom have shared their admiration for her

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Ian & 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.

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U2, 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”

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2022 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.

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Graham 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

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Thom 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

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Terry 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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