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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
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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Dec 8, 2004: Dimebag Darrell Murdered
A problematic one-time fan of Pantera took the life of the guitarist and several others while he was performing with his new band, Damageplan
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Dec 7, 2016: Greg Lake, ELP Singer, Bassist—Obituary
Several months after the death of Keith Emerson, Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s singer/bassist succumbed to cancer. Lake, a veteran of several bands, was 69
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Dec 7, 2004: William Shatner Poetry Album Reissued
Compounding a bad decision, a 1968 spoken word album featuring TV’s Captain Kirk reading poetry set to contemporary hit songs, was re-released On This Day in 2004
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Dec 6, 2021: Jagger, Richards, Wood Play at Charlie Watts Tribute Concert
Two weeks after the end of their 2021 U.S. tour, the three performed at Watts’ favorite jazz club, Ronnie Scott’s in the heart of London’s Soho district
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Dec 5, 2021: Joni Mitchell, Berry Gordy Get Kennedy Center Honors
The legends were among five who were celebrated for lifetime artistic achievements. Past recipients include Eagles and Dolly Parton
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Dec 5, 1968: Stones Throw Beggars Banquet Party
Take over the bar of a posh Knightsbridge hotel. Have a crew of bosomy wenches serve a seven-course meal. Then have a pie fight. Ah, the Stones. We’ve got the video
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When Eagles Got Kennedy Center Honors, Several Members Were Missing
President Barack Obama praised many prestigious artists in D.C. Eagles were originally selected for 2015 but Glenn Frey took ill
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Dec 4, 2016: James Taylor Gets Kennedy Center Honors
Sheryl Crow, Darius Rucker and Garth Brooks all performed songs from the vast Taylor library at the singer-songwriter’s 2016 Honors event
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Dec 3, 1976: Pink Floyd Flying Pig Gets Loose
That pig floating in the sky on the cover of their 1977 album Animals? Her name was Algie. She broke loose into the sky and caused quite a stir
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