Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Jan 5, 2004: Ray Davies Shot in New Orleans
The Kinks’ singer and a female companion were approached by two men who grabbed the woman’s pocketbook and fled. Davies chased after them and was shot.
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Jan 4, 1970: Keith Moon Car Accident Kills His Driver
Confronted by threatening skinheads after a night of drinking, The Who drummer tries to protect his friends
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John Fogerty Leads Acts Playing Tom Petty Tributes
The list of musicians that have the unanimous admiration of their peers is a short one and at or near the top was TP. Watch these beautiful performances
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Jan. 4, 2016: Bee Gees, Cream Manager Robert Stigwood Dies
The legendary exec guided the careers of several stars and later formed a record label, RSO. He produced two of the ’70s biggest movie musicals.
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Celebrating George Martin on His Birthday
The producer often referred to as the “Fifth Beatle” was born on January 3, 1926. He died on March 8, 2016 at age 90
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Remembering Gerry Marsden, Who Led the Pacemakers During the British Invasion
The Liverpool group, who shared the Beatles’ manager and producer, scored hits like “How Do You Do It?” and “Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey”
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January 3, 1967: Carl Wilson Drafted But Objects
The Beach Boy was indicted, arrested and faced serious charges, jail and more in his battle with the government over serving in the military
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January 2, 1979: Sid Vicious Murder Trial Begins
The Sex Pistols bassist had been arrested for allegedly stabbing girlfriend Nancy Spungen but one month after the trial started, it came to a shocking end
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Jan 1, 1972: Three Dog Night Play Roses Parade
The group were at the top of their game when they became the first rock band to ride a float at the annual Tournament of Roses parade
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Rock Hall 2018 Noms: Moodys, Geils, Cars, Bon Jovi
19 acts are nominated for the HoF’s Class of 2018, including many deserving acts. But scores of classic rock favorites are again missing
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