Tag "classic rock"
Sharon Jones, Late-Blooming Soul Star, Dead at 60
The dynamic soul and funk singer who made her first recordings in her 40s has died at age 60. Jones chronicled her battle with cancer in a documentary film.
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Black Crowes Keyboardist Eddie Harsch Dies at 59
The longtime member of the beloved classic rock jam band passed away on the eve of the debut tour by the spinoff band the Magpie Salute.
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Dixie Cups Member Dies, Sang on ‘Chapel of Love’
Joan Marie Johnson, a founding member of the New Orleans girl group that also recorded “Iko Iko” and “People Say,” is dead at 72.
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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
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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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