Tag "best classic bands"
Robert Knight, ‘Everlasting Love’ Singer, Dead at 72
The singer who first put the enduring R&B-country classic on the charts in 1967 has passed. It was later a hit for other artists in the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.
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Charles Bradley, Soul Music Revivalist, Dead at 68
He was nearly 50 when he turned professional, channeling his lifelong love of vintage soul music into a career reviving that classic sound
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Guy Villari, Original ‘Barbara Ann’ Singer, Dies at 75
If you’re a fan of the Beach Boys, you know their best-selling cover. The singer who had the original hit, with his group the Regents, has passed.
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Chicago Percussionist Laudir de Oliveira Dies
The Brazilian musician first performed on the Chicago VI album in 1973 and became a full-time member by 1975’s Chicago VIII
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Grant Hart, Hüsker Dü Drummer/Singer, Dead at 56
The former member of the influential American punk/alternative trio has lost his battle with cancer. Bandmate Bob Mould called him “frighteningly talented.”
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Remembering Molly Hatchet Founder, Dave Hlubek
He founded the Southern Rock band in 1971 and was lead guitarist and co-writer of many songs including “Flirtin’ With Disaster”
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BestClassicBands.com Has Arrived!
It’s been a bit longer and somewhat stranger trip than we expected along the way from inception to fruition. And a rather steep learning curve at times. But now that we’ve flipped the switch and gone live on June 12,
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Linkin Park, STP Singer Chester Bennington, Dead
The singer was close with Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell who passed in May. He took his life on what would have been Cornell’s 53rd birthday
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Chris Cornell Helped Create a Rock Genre
The Soundgarden songwriter/vocalist/guitarist, was one of the architects of the grunge movement. He was found dead in Detroit following a May 17, 2017 gig
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Allan Holdsworth, Fusion/Prog Guitar Great, Dies
A masterful guitarist who served as an inspiration to Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, Neal Schon, Alex Lifeson and others, has passed.
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