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The Eric Clapton – Pattie Boyd Wedding

“I’d rather she was with him than some dope.” That was George Harrison’s response when asked how he felt about his ex-wife marrying his friend.

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Tributes For Foo Fighters’ Drummer, Taylor Hawkins, in 2022

The band was on tour in South America and had a performance scheduled in Colombia.

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Mar 24, 2018: McCartney Pays Tribute to Lennon at Rally

He attended a New York City March For Our Lives rally, not far from where Lennon was shot in front of his residence in 1980

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When Elvis Was Inducted Into the US Army

When the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was called upon to serve his country, he went with a smile. On this date, he became Private Elvis Presley.

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When Billy Joel Married His ‘Uptown Girl’

She had no idea who the piano player was. He knew who she was though. In fact, they’d met before. Now he wanted to make her his ‘Uptown Girl.’

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Mar 22, 2020: Eric Weissberg, ‘Dueling Banjos’ Musician—Obituary

The 1973 instrumental hit, which actually featured guitar and banjo, became popular when it was included in a key scene in the harrowing film ‘Deliverance.’

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March 22, 1965: Dylan ‘Brings it All Back Home’

As 1965 dawned, with the Beatles having redrawn the map, the singer-songwriter from Minnesota knew he wanted to try something different.

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March 21, 1964: Beatles’ ‘She Loves You’ Hits #1

They were already on top in the US with “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” Then they replaced themselves. And then they did it again! The fab chart story.

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Jeff Lynne’s ELO ‘Wembley or Bust’ Contest

The Rock Hall Class of 2017 star celebrates his recent concert at the Stadium with a live release in a variety of formats. Watch some of the performance and Enter to Win a copy!

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