Robert Knight, ‘Everlasting Love’ Singer, Dead at 72
The singer who first put the enduring R&B-country classic on the charts in 1967 has passed. It was later a hit for other artists in the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.
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Charles Bradley, Soul Music Revivalist, Dead at 68
He was nearly 50 when he turned professional, channeling his lifelong love of vintage soul music into a career reviving that classic sound
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Guy Villari, Original ‘Barbara Ann’ Singer, Dies at 75
If you’re a fan of the Beach Boys, you know their best-selling cover. The singer who had the original hit, with his group the Regents, has passed.
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Chicago Percussionist Laudir de Oliveira Dies
The Brazilian musician first performed on the Chicago VI album in 1973 and became a full-time member by 1975’s Chicago VIII
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Grant Hart, Hüsker Dü Drummer/Singer, Dead at 56
The former member of the influential American punk/alternative trio has lost his battle with cancer. Bandmate Bob Mould called him “frighteningly talented.”
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Remembering Molly Hatchet Founder, Dave Hlubek
He founded the Southern Rock band in 1971 and was lead guitarist and co-writer of many songs including “Flirtin’ With Disaster”
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Ocean Carolina Takes It One Step At A Time
Ocean Carolina’s Michael Simone took an unusual path to being a frontman for a band
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Let’s Not Call It a Faces Reunion
Best Classic Bands’ editor is a huge fan of The Faces. But he resists calling the show played last night by Rod Stewart, Ron Wood and Kenney Jones The Faces .
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Classic Rock Pics Show in Woodstock
Classic rock pics were on display at an exhibit in Woodstock NY that featured images from many well known photographers
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AXS TV Airs New ‘Live From Abbey Road’ Shows
AXS TV is the cable and satellite channel for music lovers with the new season of Live From Abbey Road, concerts galore and The Wrecking Crew documentary
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