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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

Linda Ronstadt 2016 Tribute Concert Features Henley, Browne

At the LA benefit, Henley acknowledged the debt he owed the great singer: “She recorded ‘Desperado’ and put it on her album and everything was different after that”

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December 11, 1964: Sam Cooke Shot Dead

The gospel turned soul singer was one of the greatest R&B talents of all time. He was shot by the manager of a Los Angeles motel at age 33

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Dec 10, 2021: Michael Nesmith of The Monkees—Obituary

He and bandmate Micky Dolenz had completed what was billed as the Monkees’ Farewell Tour just weeks earlier

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Dec. 10, 2015: Janis Joplin Porsche Sells at Auction

The classic rock legend’s psychedelic convertible was sold by her siblings at auction via Sotheby’s. The singer had bought the car as a present to herself

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Dec 10, 2016: ‘Nervous’ Patti Smith at Bob Dylan’s Nobel Ceremony

“I apologize… Sorry, I’m so nervous.” The rock poetess performed a challenging Dylan song at the prestigious event, faltering twice

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Dec 10, 1967: Otis Redding Dies in Plane Crash

He was on his way from Cleveland, OH to Madison, WI when his plane crashed into a lake. Back in Memphis, his best song ever awaited his last touches.

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Dec 9, 2019: Roxette Singer Marie Fredriksson Dies

The Swedish duo scored phenomenal worldwide success in the late ’80s and ’90s with the #1 singles, “The Look,” “Joyride,” and many others

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Dec 9, 2003: Ozzy Crashes His ATV

A leisurely ride across his U.K. estate became a health nightmare for the star after it crashed. Result: an 8-day coma and broken bones

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Dec 8, 2016: Mick Jagger Becomes a Father at 73

Junior’s 7 siblings ranged in age from 17 to 45. At birth, the kid became a great uncle! It was the first child for Mick’s then 29-year-old girlfriend Melanie Hamrick

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Dec 8, 2019: Linda Ronstadt Gets Kennedy Center Honors

Congratulations to the singer, arguably the most versatile vocalist of the modern era. Earth, Wind & Fire and Sally Field were also among those honored

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