Tag "best classic bands"
July 14, 2016: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr Celebrate Beatles ‘Love’ 10th Anniversary
The two Beatles reunited with other VIPs including Yoko Ono, Giles Martin and director Ron Howard at the Love by Cirque du Soleil performance at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
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July 14, 1995: MP3 Gets Named; Suzanne Vega Connection
The music encoding and compression format that changed how we listen to music was given its name on this day. So what does Suzanne Vega have to do with it?
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July 13, 2019: Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Reunite on Stage
For the final date of McCartney’s 2019 Freshen Up tour, the pair of Beatles performed two of their classics. Then in The End, another friend showed up…
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July 12, 1996: Smashing Pumpkins Death on Tour
The alternative rock band were touring arenas on their hit Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness LP when one player died and another was arrested in NYC
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Styx, REO Speedwagon and Don Felder Set Summer Tour
The two classic rock bands have a long touring history together. They’ll play mostly amphitheaters with the former Eagle as special guest on United We Rock
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July 11, 1922: Hollywood Bowl Opens
The legendary Los Angeles venue is known for its historic 1964 & ’65 Beatles shows that yielded a live album, plus significant Doors, Who & Genesis concerts
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July 10, 1965: Rolling Stones’ ‘Satisfaction’ Hits #1
Is it the greatest rock single to ever top the charts? Our writer still gets as much “Satisfaction” from the Stones classic, maybe more
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Jimmie Nicol, Substitute Beatle, to Be Subject of Film
John, Paul, George and…Jimmie? A new film will look into the mystery man who subbed for an ailing Ringo during one memorable tour.
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July 10, 2016: Joe Perry Collapses at Hollywood Vampires Concert
The Aerosmith legend was on tour with his other band with Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp in the midst of playing their 4th show in as many nights
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The Rick Wakeman Interview, Part One
The prog legend will soon be inducted into the Rock Hall as a member of Yes. But he’s also got a fine new solo piano album. We spoke with him about it.
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