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When Bob Dylan Sang on The Johnny Cash Show
Two superstars had a mutual admiration society going when they finally performed together. One song became a classic; the others were often bootlegged.
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Phil Collins’ Comeback Continues
Five months after his summer dates in the U.K, France and Germany, the musician returned to the stage for a mini-UK tour. Fans in other countries are hoping he’ll announce a 2018 tour
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Heartbreakers’ Campbell, Tench Thank Devoted Fans
The longtime bandmates tell about the “devastating” loss but also about “keeping the dream alive.” But it’s way too early to see what the future will be
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Eagles Announce Initial 2018 Tour Dates
The band’s manager gave Best Classic Bands the exclusive news that they would be touring. Check out who they’ll be performing with
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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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Bad Company, Minus Ralphs, Return to Stage
The British band with Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke gave a triumphant performance in Tulsa, Okla. while their co-founder recuperates from a stroke he suffered in 2016
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