Dixie Cups Member Dies, Sang on ‘Chapel of Love’
Joan Marie Johnson, a founding member of the New Orleans girl group that also recorded “Iko Iko” and “People Say,” is dead at 72.
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Michael Jackson Thriller Songwriter Rod Temperton Dies
The British songwriter and musician also penned Jackson’s “Rock With You” and songs for George Benson, Donna Summer and many others
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Buckwheat Zydeco Dead at 68, RIP Stanley Dural Jr
As his persona implies, Dural Jr. was known for playing zydeco, the music popularized in Louisiana. He had been suffering from lung cancer in recent years
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Sandy Pearlman Dead, Longtime Blue Öyster Cult Producer
He also co-managed the band and helped deliver their breakthrough hit. His producer credits include The Clash; he also managed a legendary heavy metal band
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Maurice White Tributes
In what’s becoming a far too regular occurrence, musicians took to social media to pay tribute to one of their own. This time to honor the EW&F founder
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Tributes For Paul Kantner, 1941-2016
Many classic rockers have paid tribute to the late Paul Kantner, including his former Jefferson Airplane bandmates Jack Casady, Marty Balin + Jorma Kaukonen
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David Bowie to Fall to Earth on Off Broadway
David Bowie is collaborating on a musical theater version of the 1976 film he starred in, The Man Who Fell to Earth, which will include new music from him. It will premiere in New York City sometime in the next year.
Read MorePrince Dominates Album Sales Chart
The anticipated rush for Prince’s music has arrived at retail and ecommerce sites. And the artist’s albums aren’t the only classic rock releases topping the charts
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Vinyl Giveaway
For the first time on vinyl, Time Life has compiled a selection of the induction ceremonies’ legendary performances. One reader receives the first 3 volumes
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Otis Redding Box Set Giveaway
One of the most iconic soul albums of the ’60s, Otis Redding Live at the Whisky a Go Go, has been expanded from one disc to six. One Best Classic Bands reader takes it home
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