Voices of Classic Rock

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Voices of Classic Rock is a rock music ensemble featuring singers and musicians from classic rock groups popular in the 1970s and 1980s.

Voices of Classic Rock was formed in 1998. [1] In 2001, following the September 11 attacks, they released a version of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". [2]

Membership

Singers and musicians who have performed as part of Voices of Classic Rock include:

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Voices of Classic Rock Perform and Record Hi-Def TV Special at St. Maarten Heineken Regatta" . Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  2. "When pop performers try to ease a nation's grief, does it really help?". Reading Eagle . October 2, 2001. p. A13. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  3. Primorsky Krai (November 3, 2010). "Vladivostok comes another hard-rock legend: Joe Lynn Turner will perform in the city on November 12 (Во Владивосток приезжает очередная легенда хард-рока: Джо Линн Тернер выступит в городе 12 ноября)" . Retrieved November 20, 2010.
  4. "Rock musician Benjamin Orr dies". Spartanburg Herald-Journal . October 5, 2000. p. B2. Retrieved November 20, 2010.
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  6. 1 2 "Playing blues lets Travers feel good". Reno Gazette-Journal . August 8, 2007. p. H.10.
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