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Steve Miller Black Keys Diss Doesn’t Dismiss His Rock Hall Rant
Steve Miler’s Rock HOF ceremony rant had many points well taken. But he undermined his crusade for artists by treating Black Keys poorly.
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Who Are They at 50
The Who Hits 50! Tour may be the last outing for the veteran British band. But are Townshend & Daltrey up to the challenge of honoring their monumental five decade rock’n’roll legacy? John Swenson, the band’s first biographer, assesses their accomplishments and their first U.K. shows and finds the prospects positive.
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Trakin Care of Business: Heaven Can’t Wait
Roy Trakin ruminates on a variety of music, culture-related topics and personal gripes in his regular Trakin Care of Business column which makes its BCB debut
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Trakin Care of Business: Get Back, Honky Cats
Our new column plays Monday Morning QB on Coldplay at the Super Bowl. Plus the Coen Brothers’ ‘Hail, Caesar,’ Elton’s newest, and more.
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Skinner Pokes Geezers on Beatles 1+
While The Beatles “1+” release will appeal to music fans of all ages, The Fab Four do have a special place in the hearts of those of a certain age
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Skinner Pokes Streaming Services
Where will the many competitive music streaming services lead music fans who want to hear their favorite songs? BCB cartoonist David Skinner wonders too. It wouldn’t be the first time he sees what may be coming in the future.
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Iconic Images from Noted Photographer Elliott Landy
If you follow classic rock music, you very likely know the work of Elliott Landy from the covers of such landmark albums as Bob Dylan’s Nashville Skyline, Van Morrison’s Moondance and the second (self-titled) album by The Band as well
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Iconic Rock Shots by Elliott Landy
A pioneer of rock music photography, Elliott Landy captured many memorable images during the late 1960s and early ’70s. We showcase two of them here
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Rolling Stones Tour Cartoon From David Skinner
Best Classic Bands is proud to feature rock cartoons from David Skinner, whose work delighted the music industry from the late ’70s into the ’80s in the trade magazine Record World.
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Trakin Care of Business: Hit or Myth?
The columnist says those who are expecting reality on ‘Vinyl’ are missing the point and opines on Grammy tributes and new Neil Young book.
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