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August 18, 1978: The Who Release ‘Who Are You’
The Who’s 8th studio album was their first in three years. Three weeks’ after its release, the band were in for a shock. Watch the recording of the title track
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August 18, 1979: Nick Lowe, Carlene Carter Marry
The English late-’70s new wave and some of country music’s finest heritage connected when rocker Lowe married rocking country artist Carter
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Aug 17, 1968: Rascals ‘People Got to Be Free’ Hits #1
The third #1 pop single by the popular blue-eyed soul hit machine was a plea for tolerance. And right on time for the summer of ’68
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August 16, 1977: Elvis Presley Dies at 42
The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll had given up recording music, preferring to tour or stay in Vegas. To many who saw his performances it appeared he was in trouble
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Remembering Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul
She was one of the most beloved American artists of the past 60 years, gifting us with dozens of hits, and earning every award imaginable
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50 Years Ago: The Ramones Play First Concert
The Ramones epitomized a back-to-the-basics sound that became known as punk rock. Although they never achieved mainstream success, the group is now revered.
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Sam Shepard, Prolific Actor/Writer, Dies at 73
He was involved with Dylan during the Rolling Thunder Revue, as well as Patti Smith and others. The prolific actor, writer and director has died.
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August 15, 1965: The Beatles Shea Stadium Concert
How much of an impact did Beatlemania have? In 1964, they sold out Carnegie Hall’s 2800 seats. A year later, they drew 55,000 to the Mets ballpark
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Rolling Stones ‘Satanic Majesties’ 50th Coming
The special edition deluxe double vinyl/double hybrid super audio CD contains the stereo and mono versions of every song, newly remastered by Bob Ludwig. Have a look
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August 14, 1958: Gladys Presley, Elvis’ Mother, Dies
They were as close as mother and son could be. When she died, he said: “She’s all I ever lived for. She was always my best girl.”
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