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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”
Read MoreDecember 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
Read MoreDec 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
Read MoreDec. 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
Read MoreDec 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
Read MoreDec 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.
Read MoreDec 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
Read MoreDec 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
Read MoreDec 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
Read MoreDec 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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