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What’s the latest info about about rock music and the most interesting and momentous events in its past? You can find it all here: breaking news, sales and airplay charts from the past, notable occasions, and our appreciations of recently departed artists and other musical figures of note
April 21, 2016: Prince is Found Dead
On this day, fans around the world were shocked to learn that Prince had died. On each anniversary, that news is still difficult to fathom
Read MoreApr 20, 1992: Stars Pack Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
Five months after the death of Queen’s frontman, his high-profile friends paid tribute at a huge London concert. Watch some of the spectacular performances
Read MoreApr 20, 2021: Bay City Rollers Singer Les McKeown Dies at 65
By the mid-’70s, they’d sparked a rabid following among young girls, imitating the group’s tartan fashions, that took on the name Rollermania.
Read MoreApr 19, 2021: Jim Steinman, Meat Loaf Collaborator on ‘Bat Out of Hell,’ Dies
The composer, who began his career working in theater, also collaborated with singers Bonnie Tyler, Celine Dion and Air Supply.
Read MorePhil Collins Hospitalized, Postpones Concerts
The musician hit his head when he fell in his hotel room in the middle of the night and suffered a severe gash. He was just 4 dates into his comeback tour
Read MoreWhen Brian Johnson Addressed His AC/DC Departure
The lead singer described his “darkest day” when the band forced him out when his hearing loss caused issues during their tour
Read MoreApril 18, 2012: Dick Clark Death at Age 82
He was still “America’s Oldest Teenager” when he died. The former host of ‘American Bandstand’ brought rock ‘n’ roll into many homes for the first time.
Read MoreApr 18, 2020: McCartney, Stones Lead ‘One World’ TV Special
The program, curated by Lady Gaga, celebrated and supported frontline healthcare workers. Elton John and Stevie Wonder also performed
Read MoreApril 17, 1983: Mountain’s Felix Pappalardi Killed by Wife
After producing Cream and others, he became the bassist for one of rock’s first hard rock bands. But then his wife caught him with a younger woman
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