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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
Aug 13, 2021: Nanci Griffith, Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 68
Griffith recorded more than 20 albums, winning a Grammy for her 1994 LP ‘Other Voices, Other Rooms.’ Her songs include the hit “Love at the Five and Dime.”
Read MoreAugust 12, 1960: Pete Best Joins the Beatles
Much has been documented about how Ringo joined the band; find out how his predecessor became a member… and an ex-Beatle
Read MoreAug 11, 2021: Tower of Power Alums Die Within Days of Each Other
Mike Finnigan was an accomplished session / touring musician on the Hammond B3 organ, for Jimi Hendrix, Crosby, Stills and Nash, and Bonnie Raitt. Bruce Conte joined the band in 1972.
Read MoreAug 11, 2020: Trini Lopez—‘If I Had a Hammer’ & ‘Lemon Tree’ Singer—Dies
The singer who rocked up everything from folk songs to standards, giving them a Latin accent, was a sensation in the early ’60s
Read MoreAugust 11, 1999: Kiss Gets Hollywood Star
The band’s thundering hard rock sound and theatrical outfits and stage show proved to be a winning combination that propelled them to become rock superstars
Read MoreEagles & Fleetwood Mac Plan Summer Festival
Although they said they were through after Glenn Frey’s death, the Eagles will return this summer, sharing two festival dates with Fleetwood Mac. Wow!
Read MoreAug 8, 2022: Olivia Newton-John, Beloved Singer and ‘Grease’ Star, Dies
The hitmaker was first diagnosed with cancer in 1992. Her hits include “Physical,” “I Honestly Love You,” and “Let Me Be There”
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