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Eagles 2018 Tour Resumes Soon

The band’s manager gave Best Classic Bands the exclusive news that they would be touring. The dates are selling out with their revised lineup

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Carl Palmer Releasing ELP Legacy Live CD, DVD

The legendary prog rock drummer keeps the band’s music alive with this full program, including a tribute to Keith Emerson

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Psychedelic Furs New Tour, Some Dates With X

The British post-punk band whose hits include “Pretty in Pink” will be supported on several dates by X, the legendary American punk band.

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Blind Boys of Alabama Co-Founder Clarence Fountain Dies

The group was formed in 1939 and remains active today. Fountain stopped touring in 2007 but continued to record with the current lineup as recently as last year,

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Yes Ftg Anderson, Rabin, Wakeman Open 2018 Tour

The trio have begun their 100-date world tour of what they call “Quintessential Yes” to celebrate the progressive rock band’s 50th anniversary

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Jim Morrison/Elvis Biographer Jerry Hopkins Dies

The author was an early contributor to Rolling Stone magazine and also penned books on Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Yoko Ono and more.

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Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Begin 2018 Tour

The beloved musician turns 78 this summer. He and his newly configured band did 2 warmup shows before beginning their European and US tour. We’ve got highlights

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Journey’s Neal Schon Talks Perry, Pineda: Exclusive

Watch the band’s leader talks about the initial reaction to how he discovered Arnel Pineda, as well as his admiration for Steve Perry

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Willie Nile, Singer-Songwriter, Releasing 12th Album

“It’s full of fire and passion and spirit, and it feels like real life to me,” says the artist about his latest album. “The songs come out of the box roaring and rocking, yet there are also songs of intimacy and tenderness.”

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Beach Boys With Royal Philharmonic: Listen

“I always knew the vocal arrangements I did back in the 1960s would lend themselves perfectly for a symphony,” says Brian Wilson.

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