Tag "classic rock"
Journey Welcomed Into Rock Hall Class of 2017
After much speculation, longtime lead singer Steve Perry did attend the band’s induction, though he didn’t perform. Neal Schon: “I got too choked up”
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Oct. 17, 2017: The Tragically Hip’s Gord Downie Dies
The beloved Canadian band’s frontman went out on one last tour after he was diagnosed with cancer. He lived ‘the life,’ said the band in a statement.
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Trinity Boys Choir, String Quartet Perform ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
A stunning interpretation of the Queen classic combines the band’s 1975 live performance of the song with the Trinity Boys Choir and a string quartet from the Royal Academy of Music
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Dick Clark Interviews Jefferson Airplane on ‘Bandstand’
In between songs in a 1967 appearance on American Bandstand, “America’s oldest teenager” asks some probing questions about hippies and the counterculture
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When Frank Zappa Sat in With Pink Floyd
October 1969: The eclectic L.A. genius is in Belgium for a rock festival and he feels like jamming. Pink Floyd invites him to sit in. Watch what happens.
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Chicago, Notre Dame Marching Band Enjoy a Day in the Park
It was a beautiful Saturday in the Park for the Fighting Irish as they routed arch rivals the USC Trojans. See why two beloved bands came together that day
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When Eric Clapton and Peter Frampton Played Guitar Together For 1st Time
At the 2019 Crossroads Guitar Festival, Peter said: “I’m going to invite out a friend I’ve known a long time but never played together: Eric Clapton…”
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The Who Revisit Tommy at London Benefit Gig
It was supposed to be an all-acoustic concert spotlighting the band’s 1969 rock opera, but they just couldn’t help plugging in. All for a good cause too!
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It’s On! Eagles, Fleetwood Mac to Headline Classic East and West
One of the worst-kept secrets in classic rock news has come true with details about the two big events taking place in July at ballparks
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The Doors 50th Anniversary Contest
Best Classic Bands is celebrating 100,000 Facebook followers by giving away a copy of the 50th Anniversary deluxe edition of The Doors’ debut!
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