Two related British “one-hit wonder” bands had to come and go before one of their members finally found lasting success. It’s a groovy tale indeed!
Browsing: The Scene:
The Scene features a variety of articles that explore a wide range of subjects, all of then delving into the many aspects of rock ‘n’ roll music, its artists and players, the music business and classic rock culture
Think of Glen Campbell and your mind goes first to those big country/pop hits. But the guy could rock like crazy too. Here are some of our favorites.
Sales estimates put it as the 4th biggest seller of all time. It reached the top in the U.S. in just six weeks, though never returned
The house band for the 2018 edition of Stills’ annual Light Up the Blues concert, was Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench and Steve Ferrone
The Allman Brothers Band founding member had brain surgery 3 months earlier following a stroke and subsequent fall. On New Year’s Eve he was back on stage
“I think it’s the only appropriate way to carry on. Deacon is a very talented young man, and he seems to be up for the task”
Best Classic Bands readers share stories of their unexpectedly meeting some of their favorite performers. “He was the nicest guy I ever met”
It all seems so silly now, especially since no one seemed to know the words to the song.
You may not think you know Dr. Winston O’Boogie, Percy Thrillington, Jai Raj Harrison or Richie Snare, but trust us, you do.
In 1974, the group became the first Native American band to achieve a Top 5 single on the Hot 100. The song received its first official video in 2020