On This Day

We take you back into classic rock’s history and legacy to note important events that happened on this date as well as celebrate the birthdays of major musical artists and mourn their passing.

Nov 5, 2020: Len Barry, ‘1-2-3’ and ‘Bristol Stomp’ Singer—Obituary

He was the original lead singer for the popular doo-wop group from Philadelphia, the Dovells. After he departed, he scored a big solo hit

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Nov 4, 1978: Linda Ronstadt ‘USA’ Hits #1

Her ninth album, again produced by Peter Asher, found her career as a pop-rock singer in full bloom, with more hits from some well-chosen covers

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Nov 3, 1992: Bon Jovi Releases ‘Keep the Faith’

When the band emerged from a four-year stretch between albums, their sound had changed and matured. Jon had shorter hair. They were ready for the next phase.

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Nov 2, 1974: George Harrison Begins First Solo Tour

The former Beatle’s Dark Horse tour was a disappointment for some fans and critics. And likely the artist himself, who didn’t tour again until 1991

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Nov 2, 2021: Bob Dylan Opens First Tour in Nearly 2 Years

The 18 songs on opening night of the “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour leaned heavily on material from his well-received 2020 album of the same name

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On This Day: Billboard Magazine First Published

Billboard is known as the “Music Business Bible” for its recorded music sales/airplay charts and trade reporting on the music industry

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October 31, 1963: Ed Sullivan Sees Beatlemania

American TV host Ed Sullivan was at London’s Heathrow Airport on this day when The Beatles arrived back from Sweden, greeted by hundreds of screaming girls.

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Happy Birthday, Timothy B. Schmit!

The one member of the California country-rock band The Eagles that is from the state, he was also a member of Poco and has worked with many other acts.

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October 29, 1971: Duane Allman Dies

His death in a motorcycle accident on this day cut short the career of an astonishingly talented guitar player who became a six-string icon

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Oct 28, 2022: Jerry Lee Lewis, Colorful Rock ‘n’ Roll Pioneer Known as ‘The Killer’—Obituary

The Louisiana-born musician was known for his wild piano playing, larger-than-life personality, seven marriages (including one to an underage cousin), and his early pop chart success

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