Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
Debbie Harry Would've Been Drawn To The Sex Industry If Hitting NYC Today
Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry fled from her suburban upbringing in Hawthorne, New Jersey and quickly made her way to the mean streets of late-1960's New York City. Harry, who's currently on ...
May 17, 2022
Unseen 1978 John Lennon Footage Included In Andy Warhol Doc
The Andy Warhol Diaries Netflix series features previously unseen 1978 footage of John Lennon. Although there have been several photos -- including a contact sheet -- of Lennon at Warhol's Factory...
May 17, 2022
Pearl Jam Reunites With Original Drummer At Fresno Show
With Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron still sidelined after testing positive for Covid, the band tapped original drummer Dave Krusen to sit in during its May 16th show at Fresno, California's Save M...
May 17, 2022
Flashback: The Who Release 'Tommy'
It was 53 years ago today -- May 17th, 1969 -- that the Who's double album rock opera Tommy was released. The work, which was conceived and primarily written by Pete Townshend, was based on a boy,...
May 16, 2022
David Crosby Racing Against Time To Release New Music
David Crosby looks at his creative life as a race against time. Best Classic Bands transcribed some of the rock legend's recent chat with the journalism class at Golden, Colorado's Golden High...
May 16, 2022
Eric Clapton Set For September U.S. Dates, Test Positive For Covid
Eric Clapton has announced seven North American shows to play throughout September. Good friend Jimmie Vaughan and his band will serve as the tour's special guests. Clapton kicks off the run on Se...
May 16, 2022
Doja Cat Wins Big At The 2022 Billboard Music Awards
The 2022 Billboard Music Awards aired live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas last night (May 15th), celebrating artists of all genres under one roof. Diddy, the rapper-billionaire with many...
May 15, 2022
Flashback: The Jacksons and The Supremes Reunite For 'Motown 25'
It was 38 years ago tonight (May 16th, 1983) that the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever TV special aired on NBC. Motown 25 aired to instant critical acclaim and went on snag the 1984 Emmy Award for...
May 15, 2022
Metallica's James Hetfield Has Emotional Moment On Stage In Brazil
Metallica's James Hetfield shared an emotional moment with his bandmates and fans while on stage on Thursday (May 12th) in Brazil. In between songs, he told the crowd, "I've gotta tell you I w...
May 15, 2022
Perry Farrell & Billy Corgan Commiserate Over Troubled Childhoods
During a recent appearance on SiriusXM's The Howard Stern Show, Jane's Addiction's Perry Farrell and Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan spoke about how each having less than happy childho...
May 15, 2022