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Buckwheat Zydeco Dead at 68, RIP Stanley Dural Jr
As his persona implies, Dural Jr. was known for playing zydeco, the music popularized in Louisiana. He had been suffering from lung cancer in recent years
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Sandy Pearlman Dead, Longtime Blue Öyster Cult Producer
He also co-managed the band and helped deliver their breakthrough hit. His producer credits include The Clash; he also managed a legendary heavy metal band
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Tributes For Paul Kantner, 1941-2016
Many classic rockers have paid tribute to the late Paul Kantner, including his former Jefferson Airplane bandmates Jack Casady, Marty Balin + Jorma Kaukonen
Read MorePrince Dominates Album Sales Chart
The anticipated rush for Prince’s music has arrived at retail and ecommerce sites. And the artist’s albums aren’t the only classic rock releases topping the charts
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Vinyl Giveaway
For the first time on vinyl, Time Life has compiled a selection of the induction ceremonies’ legendary performances. One reader receives the first 3 volumes
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Otis Redding Box Set Giveaway
One of the most iconic soul albums of the ’60s, Otis Redding Live at the Whisky a Go Go, has been expanded from one disc to six. One Best Classic Bands reader takes it home
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David Bowie Box Set Contest
Our newest contest features all of the material officially released by Bowie during what’s been called the “American” phase of his career: the CD box set, Who Can I Be Now (1974-1976)
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Emerson, Lake & Palmer Reissues Contest
The prog rock legends are having their extensive catalog reissued. The next three titles arrive September 30; three of you can win them now!
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Allman Brothers Band Vinyl Reissues Contest
One Best Classic Bands reader is going to get a complete set of the Allman Brothers Band’s recently released vinyl reissues. Click for complete details
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Phil Collins Solo Reissues Contest
One Best Classic Bands reader is going to get a complete set of the longtime Genesis frontman’s newly expanded solo albums. Click for complete details
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