Tag "classic rock"
Nov 18, 2017: AC/DC Co-Founder Malcolm Young—Obituary
The band suffered an unspeakable second loss in less than a month with the passing of its rhythm guitarist. He had taken a leave of absence in 2014
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Nov 17, 1970: Elton Cuts 11-17-70 Live LP
His very first live album began life as a live radio broadcast in New York City. Though it was never intended to be released, its tracks are remarkable
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Nov 15, 2018: Roy Clark, Country Star & ‘Hee Haw’ Host—Obituary
An influential master guitarist fluent in many genres, he was a star of television and the record charts, a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee and more
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Nov 14, 1970: Santana Issues ‘Black Magic Woman’
The song went Top 5 for the Latin rock band in 1970 and helped power them into the mainstream. It had almost been a hit two years earlier
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Nov 13, 2016: Leon Russell, Musician and Songwriter—Obituary
The performer had suffered a heart attack earlier that year. His legacy includes hit songwriting credits for others including “Superstar” and “This Masquerade”
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Chicago Live 1971 Track: Exclusive Premiere
Recorded in Washington, D.C., “Goodbye”–previously unreleased–is from the new career-spanning 5-disc collection of live recordings by the R&R Hall of Famers.
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Nov 10, 1975: Queen Film ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Video
The clip for the band’s masterpiece – voted the U.K.’s favorite song of the past 60 years – is almost as iconic as the song itself
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Nov. 9, 1999: Eagles ‘Hits’ Century’s Top Seller
The band’s first greatest hits collection was the U.S.’s biggest selling album of the 20th century, among its many firsts
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Heartbreakers’ Benmont Tench Shares His Sorrow: Review
Though the keyboardist never said his friend’s name during his nearly two-hour set, Tom Petty’s spirit was felt by all. Our review
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Eagles’ 2018 Tour Opening Night: Recap
So where were we? When last we left the Eagles, they had completed a brief mini tour on October 27 in Detroit. Since then, the classic rock band has announced an extensive 2018 tour, which Best Classic Bands was the
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