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Soupy Sales, The Hollies and… Jimi Hendrix?
If you were a kid in New York at Easter time in 1965, for a few bucks you could see a dozen rock ‘n’ roll acts and a top TV host. Now that’s a bargain!
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The ‘Full Metal Jacket’ Drill Instructor
The real-life U.S. Marine Corps veteran’s performance was so realistic, film audiences didn’t realize he wasn’t an established actor
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April 14, 2021: Rusty Young, Poco Legend, Dies at 75
The founding member of the seminal country-rock band was one of the most influential steel guitar players in rock history.
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The Inspiration For Bob Dylan’s ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’
The consummate session musician not only played on several of Dylan’s greatest tunes but inspired one that defined its era
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Remembering Gilbert Gottfried, Comic Known For Sharp Wit and Even Sharper Voice
He began doing stand-up at age 15 at open mike nights in New York City and soon earned many significant TV, film, and voiceover roles
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David Cassidy in Critical Condition: Organ Failure
The ’70s teen idol of ‘Partridge Family’ fame is in a Florida hospital with unspecified organ failure. He retired from performing this year due to dementia.
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Eagles to Tour in 2018, Says Manager: Exclusive
The band’s longtime manager, Irving Azoff, has told BestClassicBands.com that “live dates are planned [but] any studio recordings are unlikely. Our interview…
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Jeff Lynne’s ELO Tour? It’s No Longer a Rumor!
We’ve been down this road before, waiting in vain for an announcement. But a new website promises fans first dibs on 2018 tour details.
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Fleetwood Mac World Tour: Details Slowly Emerge
As a full band, they did one concert in 2016 and just two more in 2017. That all changes in 2018, as a “massive trek around the planet” is being planned
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Eagles Wrap Up ‘Evening With’ Tour in Detroit
The band’s six-show mini-tour, the first to feature Deacon Frey and Vince Gill, is now history. Read our recap and check out the set list.
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