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Nov 10, 2024 | 
tinnitist.com | Jim McCarthy |Douglas Miller |Willie Nelson
The Move and Jesse Ed Davis get some much-deserved star time; Willie Nelson goes to pot in a whole new way; Metallica, Björk and Dead & Company hit the road; Judas Priest and Robbie Williams take it one song at a time; Taylor Swift breaks your heart — and much more. Read all about ’em:THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “In the pantheon of rock history, The Move have been overlooked — but no longer.
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Aug 11, 2024 | 
democraticunderground.com | Willie Nelson
🎸 On The Road Again - By Willie Nelson On the Road Again" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Willie Nelson. The song, about life on tour, came about when the executive producer of the film Honeysuckle Rose approached Nelson about writing the song for the film's soundtrack. "On the Road Again" became Nelson's 9th Country & Western No. 1 hit overall (6th as a solo recording act) in November 1980, and became one of Nelson's most recognizable tunes.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
audible.com | Alanna McAuliffe |Willie Nelson |Steve Martin
From the moment Jake and Elwood Blues swaggered onto the Saturday Night Live stage on April 22, 1978, it was evident that pop culture history was being written in real time. The Blues Brothers strolled in to the toe-tapping backbeat of an exceptionally talented live band, steadily picking up steam as the brass kicked in and the beat surged forward. Jake chewed bubblegum and kept time while Elwood dug into his trusty briefcase to produce a harmonica.
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Jul 26, 2024 | 
bestclassicbands.com | Willie Nelson |Neil Young
More than eight months after announcing the final show of his residency at Madison Square Garden, Billy Joel closed the historic run on Thursday (July 25, 2024) with a 25-song set. The concert marked his 150th lifetime performance of his marvelous catalog at the World’s Most Famous Arena. That afternoon, sellers of verified resale seats on Ticketmaster for the 20th row on the floor were asking $2463 each, though there were others available on the side, two levels up, for $833.
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
bestclassicbands.com | Willie Nelson |Neil Young |Jeff Tamarkin
Talk about a convoluted history: Few bands went through as many changes in as brief a period. In just four years, 1969-73, there were five different lineups, with more than 15 musicians claiming membership at one point or another. They mashed up several different styles and released four albums on three different labels, one of which—under the guidance of one of the most highly regarded producers in rock history—is still considered in some quarters a bona fide classic.
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Jul 24, 2024 | 
bestclassicbands.com | Willie Nelson |Neil Young
With the passing of John Mayall at age 90, on July 22, 2024, there has been an outpouring from fellow musicians who have been offering tributes to the British blues legend. Eagerly awaited was one from Eric Clapton, who was a protege, in the early days of his own career, and who continued to perform with him in the decades since.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
bestclassicbands.com | Willie Nelson |Neil Young
John Mayall, the British blues legend who mentored such future stars as Eric Clapton, Peter Green, and Mick Taylor, died yesterday (July 22, 2024). The news of his passing, at age 90, was announced on his Facebook page today at around 6:25 p.m. ET. “It is with heavy hearts that we bear the news that John Mayall passed away peacefully in his California home yesterday, surrounded by loving family.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
bestclassicbands.com | Willie Nelson |Neil Young
Longtime music industry writer, editor and executive Adam White authored the sensational 2016 book, Motown: The Sound of Young America (via Thames and Hudson), with Barney Ales, who for years was the influential label’s #2 to its founder Berry Gordy, Jr.White regular writes for his West Grand Blog and he has allowed Best Classic Bands to publish this exclusive excerpt from his July 2024 article, “Motown’s Top 10 Achievers.”Exactly how many Top 10 hits has Motown had?
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
bestclassicbands.com | Willie Nelson |Neil Young
Farm Aid 2024 Sets Lineup Led By Willie Nelson, Neil Youngby Best Classic Bands Staff Neil Young at Farm Aid 2018 (Photo © Brian Bruner / Bruner Photo) and Willie Nelson at Farm Aid 2022 (Photo © Sharon Carone) Used with permissionFarm Aid has announced details of the 2024 edition of its annual music and food festival. The event will be held in Saratoga Springs, New York, on September 21, at Broadview Stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC).
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Jul 22, 2024 | 
bestclassicbands.com | Willie Nelson |Neil Young
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage, the story of the three-day music festival promoted to echo unity and counterculture idealism of the original 1969 concert but instead devolved into riots, looting and sexual assaults, was the first film in HBO’s Music Box series. The film, directed by Garret Price (Love, Antosha) and executive produced by Bill Simmons, debuted in 2021. It’s available to stream on Max. Watch the engaging trailer below. “This wasn’t Woodstock ’69,” says one grim observer.
